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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.

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...

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 ...

Promoting higher standards in Reading Comprehension
Pupils have studied a whole book throughout the year.

Reading Comprehension. Checking Understanding and preparing for...
Pupils have been studying The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas throughout the year.

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.

Studying whole books - what are the pupils' perspectives?
Pupils discuss what it means to study a whole book.

How do you develop pupils' understanding of success criteria fo...
Success criteria can be difficult to express for the skills involved in writing.

How do you develop pupils' understanding of success criteria fo...
Pupils reflect on success criteria for writing.

How can pupils be introduced to success criteria? _ an example ...
A teacher leads pupils in exploring the success criteria.

How should teachers evaluate and plan towards a whole book appr...
Teachers assess the impact of whole books.

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