L2 Reading Practice – Entertainment News

Three-year-old becomes world's youngest-rated chess player (22 - 28 November 2024)

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In this resource: 

  • Complete article texts, with colour images 
  • Glossary 
  • Eight questions covering NC content domains 2a-2h, presented in the format children will face for the KS2 English reading test 
  • Clear mark scheme 
  • Answer sheet linking questions to specific NC content domains 

Suitable for: 

  • Upper KS2 (age 10-11) independent, small group or whole-class work, and homework 

Outcomes:

  • Build familiarity with reading longer, age-appropriate non-fiction texts 
  • Develop key comprehension skills: retrieval, inference, sequencing, prediction and comparison 
  • Recognise the use of specific techniques for writing style and presentation 
  • Prepare children for the non-fiction element of the KS2 English reading test 
  • Encourage discussion of real-life events and topics 
  • Support children in forming and expressing evidenced opinions 

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