This comprehension crusher reading scheme pack includes two stories. The first text is a narrative on the well-known myth about how the celebrations of Chinese New Year came about . 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, sequencing and inference). The teaching slides provided, along with the questions sets, allow for in depth practice of each individual question type.

The second narrative is the well-known story about how the lowly sparrow became king of the birds. 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 discuss and clarify meanings of words, sequence ideas and make inferences about texts.

This text focuses on developing sequencing, vocabulary & meaning and inference skills.

Level of this pack:
Age: 6-7

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