This comprehension crusher reading scheme pack includes one persuasive leaflet and one persuasive recount in the form of a letter. The first text, that accompanies the teaching slides, is a detailed leaflet about the wonderful sights of the Galapagos Islands, as well as some information on Charles Darwin and the current protection of the local wildlife. It meets the Year 6 expected standard and comes with three sets of comprehension questions, based on two curriculum content domains (vocabulary and retrieval). The teaching slides provided, along with the questions sets, allow for in depth practice of each individual question type.

The second model text is a letter written from a constituent to a local MP, voicing their concerns about the amount of sewage being dumped into their local water and urging them to take action. This part also meets the Year 6 expected standard and is accompanied by one set of comprehension questions, which includes the three styles of question, previously practised. This provides an ‘unseen’ text and additional questions to practise these same skills independently. The answers to all questions are included.

National curriculum objectives:
Year 6: Pupils should be taught to answer a variety of comprehension questions across a mixture of genres. This text focuses on developing vocabulary and retrieval.

Level of this pack:
Age: 10-11...