Supporting your child with Reading. KS2 1

Partners Reciprocal Reading Individual Reading Reading in school. One text shared by two readers, to discuss and question each other about events, characters or information. Partners Small groups, reading and /or discussing a text. Reciprocal Reading To a member of staff, volunteer or to themselves Individual Reading 2

Reading has two components Word Recognition (DECODING) Comprehension (UNDERSTANDING)

Think about why the writer has used certain features e. g Think about why the writer has used certain features e.g. layout and words. Decide whether they think it is a good book or not and justify reasons. Make predictions or give opinions, then decide if they were right. Work out the main characters and the main themes. Think of questions that they want to find out the answers to. Good Readers can... Compare the book to others that they have read. Try to understand what the author’s message is. Decide whether they agree with what characters do, or how their lives are the same or different to theirs. 4

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Answering questions in reading tests All children in primary school are expected to write down answers to questions about a text. The purpose of these tests are to assess your child’s understanding of what they have read. At Valence, your children are given a reading test at the end of each term. In Year 6, they have a test every half term. The tests in Years 3-5 are not timed. They have 2 texts to read and then about 10 questions for each text to answer. In Year 6, the children have 1 hour to read 3 texts and answer questions.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Types of questions in reading tests Looking Questions (Literal): (1 mark questions) What is the name of Dorothy’s companion? The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum She was awakened by a shock, so sudden and severe that if Dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt. As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened; and Toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally. Dorothy sat up and noticed that the house was not moving; nor was it dark, for the bright sunshine came in at the window, flooding the little room. She sprang from her bed and with Toto at her heels ran and opened the door. The little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her, her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw.

Types of questions in reading tests Inference Questions (Clue Questions) (2 or 3 mark questions) How did Dorothy feel when she opened the door? The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum She was awakened by a shock, so sudden and severe that if Dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt. As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened; and Toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally. Dorothy sat up and noticed that the house was not moving; nor was it dark, for the bright sunshine came in at the window, flooding the little room. She sprang from her bed and with Toto at her heels ran and opened the door. The little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her, her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw.

What is P.E.E? As well as having lots of ideas, your child needs to explain them clearly. One really effective way of doing this is to use the acronym P.E.E P.E.E stands for: Point – Make a point. Evidence – Find evidence from the text to back up your point. Explanation – Explain how the evidence proves your point. Using this method in their written answers shows that your children have read and understood a text.

Make Your Point… Question: How did Dorothy feel when she opened the door? We need to scan the text to decide how Dorothy was feeling when she opened the door and looked outside. She was awakened by a shock, so sudden and severe that if Dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt. As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened; Toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally. Dorothy sat up and noticed that the house was not moving; nor was it dark, for the bright sunshine came in at the window, flooding the little room. She sprang from her bed and with Toto at her heel, ran and opened the door. The little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her, her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw. Point: It seems that Dorothy is amazed as she opens the door and is eager to explore.

Locate Your Evidence… Children must provide a quotation from the text which supports their answer. Evidence – We know this because the text tells us that; “The little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her, her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw.” When quoting from a text, remember to: Use quotation marks. Quote accurately. Short, well-chosen quotations are better than long, vague ones.

Explain… Alongside the evidence, children then need to explain how the text supports their initial point. Explanation - Dorothy cried in amazement which indicates that she thought the sights she saw were wonderful. Also as her eyes grew bigger and bigger, gives the impression that she was astounded by what she saw and couldn't believe her eyes.

Put It All Together Point – It seems that Dorothy is amazed as she opens the door and eager to explore. Evidence – We know this because the text tells us that: “The little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her, her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw.” Explanation – Dorothy cried in amazement which tells us she thought the sights she saw were wonderful. Also as her eyes grew bigger and bigger, we know that she was astounded by what she saw and couldn't believe her eyes.

Practising written comprehension at home These CGP books are worth purchasing from places like Amazon. They are in line with the new curriculum and cost £3.50. Encourage children to use P.E.E in their written answers.

      Valence Library Based in Aquamarine classroom (Y6) Runs after school on Weds + Thurs Weds: KS2 Thurs: KS1 For parents and children to read together. Focus: Reading for pleasure

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