L2 Reading Practice – Environment News
Second Hand September (13 - 19 September 2024)
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In this resource...
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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