Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5–6: Classic Poetry

Description

Inspire pupils with this wonderful collection of 12 classic poems from some of the best-known poets. Specially chosen for readers aged 9–11, this book is the ultimate toolkit for building advanced reading comprehension skills — perfect preparation for KS2 SATs, 11+ exams, and for developing a lifelong love of poetry.

Each poem is paired with expertly crafted questions mapped to the KS2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils to understand the poet’s choice of vocabulary, widen their knowledge of synonyms and develop an understanding of the language devices used in poetry.

Whether you’re a teacher looking to enrich your classroom, a parent supporting learning at home or a tutor preparing for exams, this book offers:

• High-quality, age-appropriate poems from well-known poets
• Clear guidance on how to teach each question type
• Ideas for weaving these texts into your broader English curriculum
• Support for all levels of teaching experience — from NQTs to seasoned educators

Enjoy sharing the following classic poems with young readers:

• Night Clouds by Amy Lowell
• An Autumn Evening by Lucy Maud Montgomery
• In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
• Leisure by W.H. Davies
• In the Bleak Midwinter by Christina Rossetti
• The Way Through the Woods by Rudyard Kipling
• “Hope” is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson
• The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes
• The Listeners by Walter de la Mare
• North of Time by Rachel Field
• The Tyger by William Blake
• A Musical Instrument by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Whether you’re teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5–6: Classic Poetry is a must-have resource, combining classic poetry with targeted skill-building.

Develop a love of poetry. Make reading meaningful. Make comprehension powerful.

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 3-4
• 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.