Key Stage 2 Comprehension provides a unique collection of stimulating texts that
appeal strongly to both boys and girls, together with questions that both build
and stretch comprehension skills and widen vocabulary. Comprising four one-per-
child activity books and providing more than 72 texts in total, the series encou
rages children to pay close attention to literal meaning, make inferences and de
ductions, observe how writing is structured and identify literary devices. A sep
arate Teacher's Guide is also available.
Book 2 is for children whose reading
skills are fluent and accurate and includes: excellent examples of broadsheet j
ournalism (such as a description of the celebrations following England's victory
in the 1966 World Cup), an instructional text 'How to make a wormery' that chil
dren will love, enthralling extracts from classic fiction -'The Adventures of Ro
bin Hood' 'Treasure Island' and 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' plus stories
based on the 'Canterbury Tales' and Arthurian legend, an intriguing playscript a
dapted from the Sherlock Holmes detective story and thought-provoking poetry fro
m Charles Causley, Walter de la Mare, Valerie Bloom and Edward Thomas.
