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For all our pages on English, including teaching methods explained, please see the menu on the right. This page on comprehension begins with development of reading, and moves to writing and the understanding of the written word.
When reading a story to children it is always useful for adults to ask children a couple of questions about the book. For example, 'Did you enjoy that story?' or 'Would you like to go into space?... go to the seaside?', or other question relevant to the storyline. Children usually ask questions incessantly so try encouraging them to use this as a method of developing comprehension.
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Key stage 1
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Mummy and Poppy -comprehension
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Learning to write in sentences
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Surprise KS1 SATS type paper
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KS1 English revision paper - Giant
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It may be necessary to spend some time to discuss ideas before starting work! This is fun and the children feel very proud of the outcomes. 'Help your child with comprehension' is written to give parents suggestions, explanations and information as to how children will be expected to work in school. Developing comprehension and understanding needs to be approached in a logical and varied manner. All the pages featured here include some ideas to help and inspire your child.
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Reading and questions for KS1
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Key stage 1 reading tasks
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Rainbows revision passage
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The tortoise and the hare-comprehension
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KS1 English revision comprehension
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Marty and the snowman- comprehension
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Key stage 1 English paper The seashore
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Comprehension Winnie-the-Pooh Year 2
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We have arranged these passages as graded comprehension to help you find an appropriate level for your child.
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How does it grow- comprehension
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The sled race-KS2 comprehension
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Chipmunk and the animals Key stage 2 comprehension
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Why does the sky look so far away
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Key stage 2
Remember age groups may overlap. It is always a good idea to start with a passage which is easy. This builds confidence and stimulates interest.
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Comprehension skills for KS2
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Comprehension for KS2 light bulb
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April Fools' Day KS2 English revision
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English topics for revision key stage 2
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English thoughts for revision at KS2
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English comprehension for level 3 SATS
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Reading task for Year 5 - nose bleeds
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KS2 English comprehension and essay revision
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Comprehension Key stage 2 Erastus
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Revision English KS2 comprehension
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Year 4 optional reading task
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Comprehension for KS2 three men
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Wild stories-comprehension
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Comprehension 1 with inferred questions
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Comprehension passages for Year 6
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Comprehension passages Year 6 no 3
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As they get older, it is a good idea to encourage the use of dictionaries and thesauruses, and even Google for research. Please see the Grammar and spelling pages for additional worksheets.The following passages are designed to extend a child's thought processes, increase their reading ability and ensure that they have a good grasp and knowledge of English. Please see also the English revision and test papers as these include comprehension.
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Boy by Roald Dahl + Comprehension
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Year 3 optional English reading paper
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Mercury and the axe-comprehension
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KS2 English SATS-type Animals
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Year 6 English revision paper a
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Year 6 English revision paper b
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Reading stories to children helps concentration and imagination. We have included some fiction passages from well known books to encourage reading and understanding.More on the Using the library pages and on the Worksheet Finder.
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The wreck of the Zanzibar
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Charlie and the chocolate factory
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There's a boy in the girls' bathroom
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The angel of Nitshill Road
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Boy by Roald Dahl + Comprehension
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The adventures of Tom Sawyet
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Click here for KS3 English pages
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