This comprehension crusher reading scheme pack includes two non-chronological reports both focusing on aspects of Norse culture. The first text, that accompanies the teaching slides, is a detailed text which describes four mythical Norse creatures and their deadly characteristics. It has been written to meet the Year 5 expected standard and comes with three sets of comprehension questions, based on three curriculum content domains (vocabulary, retrieval and summary). The teaching slides provided, along with the question sets, allow for in depth practice of each individual question type. 
The second model text focuses on a few of the famous Norse gods and goddesses and provides details about their lives and homes. This text has been written to meet the Year 5 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 5: Pupils should be taught to answer a variety of comprehension questions across a mixture of genres. This text focuses on developing vocabulary, retrieval and summary.
Level of this pack:Age: 10-11...