Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6

<p><strong>Boost reading skills for Years 5-6 with this wonderful collection of 12 classic poems. Packed with SATs and 11+ style questions making it perfect for building vocabulary stamina and a love of reading - ideal for school or home learning!</strong></p><p></p><p>Inspire pupils with this wonderful collection of <strong>12 classic poems </strong>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 - <strong>perfect preparation for KS2 SATs 11+ exams</strong> and for developing a lifelong love of poetry.</p><p></p><p>Each poem is paired with <strong>expertly crafted questions </strong>mapped to the <strong>KS2 Reading Content Domains</strong> and the <strong>National Curriculum</strong> 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.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a <strong>teacher looking to enrich your classroom</strong> a <strong>parent supporting learning at home</strong> or a <strong>tutor preparing for exams</strong> this book offers:</p><ul><li>High-quality age-appropriate poems from well-known poets</li><li>Clear guidance on how to teach each question type</li><li>Ideas for weaving these texts into your broader English curriculum</li><li>Support for all levels of teaching experience - from NQTs to seasoned educators</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Enjoy sharing the following classic poems with young readers:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Night Clouds by <em>Amy Lowell</em></li><li>An Autumn Evening by <em>Lucy Maud Montgomery</em></li><li>In Flanders Fields by <em>John McCrae</em></li><li>Leisure by <em>W.H. Davies</em></li><li>In the Bleak Midwinter by <em>Christina Rossetti</em></li><li>The Way Through the Woods by <em>Rudyard Kipling</em></li><li>Hope is the Thing with Feathers by <em>Emily Dickinson</em></li><li>The Highwayman by <em>Alfred Noyes</em></li><li>The Listeners by <em>Walter de la Mare</em></li><li>North of Time by <em>Rachel Field</em></li><li>The Tyger by <em>William Blake</em></li><li>A Musical Instrument by <em>Elizabeth Barrett Browning</em></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you're teaching in school or educating at home <strong>Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Classic Poetry</strong> is a must-have resource combining classic poetry with targeted skill-building.</p><p></p><p><strong>Develop a love of poetry. Make reading meaningful. Make comprehension powerful.</strong></p>