Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3–4: Classic Poetry

Description

Inspire a love of poetry with this carefully chosen collection of 12 poems by well-known poets. Designed specifically for children aged 7–9, this book helps young readers grow in confidence as they develop key comprehension strategies and learn the skills needed to appreciate and love poetry.

Each poem is paired with expertly structured questions, aligned with the Key Stage 2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils:

• Understand the poet’s choice of vocabulary
• Widen their knowledge of synonyms
• Develop an understanding of the language devices used in poetry

Whether you’re a teacher enhancing classroom provision, a parent supporting learning at home, or a tutor preparing students for success, this resource is a powerful tool for supporting progress across Years 3 and 4.

Inside you’ll find:

• Step-by-step support for teaching key question types
• Practical suggestions for embedding texts into wider English learning
• A clear, accessible structure ideal for new and experienced educators alike

Enjoy sharing the following classic poems with young readers:

• Boats Sail on the Rivers by Christina Rossetti
• My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson
• Buckingham Palace by A.A. Milne
• The Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward Lear
• A Visit from St Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore
• The Eagle by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
• The Bronze Legacy by Effie Lee Newsome
• Something Told the Wild Geese by Rachel Field
• A Bird Came Down the Walk by Emily Dickinson
• The Cloud-Mobile by May Swenson
• The Flower-Fed Buffaloes by Vachel Lindsay
• Night by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Whether you’re teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3–4: Classic Poetry offers the perfect blend of classic poems and focused skill-building.

Inspire young readers. Build key skills. Develop a love of poetry.

Use the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series to ensure that reading skills are developed systematically across the school.

• Classic Children’s Literature, Years 5-6
• Classic Children’s Literature, Years 3-4
• Classic Poetry, Years 5-6
• Contemporary Children’s Literature, Years 5-6
• Contemporary Children’s Literature, Years 3-4
• Non-fiction, Years 5-6
• Non-fiction, Years 3-4
• Non-fiction, Year 2
• Fiction and Poetry, Year 2

See the complete series.