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Linking reading comprehension to writing composition

This work is within the context of a whole-book curriculum focus (The Boy on the Striped Pyjamas) throughout the year.

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Reading Comprehension, making comparisons within and across books

Using pictures as prompts, pupils show their developing understanding of the characters and themes of a book (The Boy...

2:45

Reading Comprehension, checking pupils understand what they read

Pupils working in a group are exploring the similarities and differences between the two main characters in "The Boy ...

3:72

Promoting higher standards in Reading Comprehension

Pupils have studied a whole book throughout the year.

4:47

Reading Comprehension. Checking Understanding and preparing for...

Pupils have been studying The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas throughout the year.

5:88

How do you promote ambition pupils in their reading and writing?

This is an inspirational discussion around many aspects of the tested elements of reading and writing. A hidden gem.

4:37

Studying whole books - what are the pupils' perspectives?

Pupils discuss what it means to study a whole book.

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How do you develop pupils' understanding of success criteria fo...

Success criteria can be difficult to express for the skills involved in writing.

5:03

How can pupils be introduced to success criteria? _ an example ...

A teacher leads pupils in exploring the success criteria.

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What is the place of whole books in the new curriculum?

Find out how whole books impacts planning.

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Delivering whole books in the curriculum

We hear about the implications of whole books for pupils and teachers.

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Driving the curriculum using whole books

Find out how the whole book approach can motivate pupils.