This comprehension crusher reading scheme pack includes two texts showing historical changes. The first text is an information report showing changes of mobile phones from when they were first used until present day. It has been written to meet the Year 2 expected standard and comes with three sets of comprehension questions, based on three curriculum content domains (vocabulary, retrieval and sequencing). The teaching slides provided, along with the questions sets, allow for in depth practice of each individual question type.
The second model text is an information report about popular children’s toys throughout history. This text has been written to meet the Year 2 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 2: Pupils should be taught to answer a variety of comprehension questions across a mixture of genres. This text focuses on developing vocabulary, retrieval and sequencing skills.
Level of this pack:
Age: 6-7
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