Holmes Chapel Primary SchoolKS2 Reading Workshop

November 2012

Reading in KS2

Generally by the time children reach KS2 they are starting to become confident, fluent readers.

It might seem that they ‘can read’ but this is only the beginning…

How we teach reading in schoolShared reading (whole class)Guided reading (groups)One-to-one reading (individuals)

Using Assessment focuses in ReadingAF2AF3AF4AF5AF6

How do they work together?The whole picture of ‘a reader’

Helping children to develop reading confidence

Read often to your child and have funRead without being distractedRead and reread storiesMake predictionsEnjoy the illustrations. Talk about the authors and illustratorsTalk about characters, plot and settingDiscuss preferences for authors and genresDiscuss issues arising from the book and feelings

and opinions about it.

Discuss similarities and differences between stories.

Alternate readingRead poems to/with your child. Listen to recorded stories, on CD, on I-Pod etc.

Developing comprehension skills

Fun ways to explore comprehension…

The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline WilsonBug Babies by

The higher order skills neededEvaluationInferenceDeductionAnalysis

How you can help to develop these skills at home

Questioning and discussion Literal questions: allow the children to show what they have learnt…When did the story take place?What did this character look like?Who are the main characters in the story?Can you list three ……..…….?

Application skills: make links between storiesCan you relate this story to another with a

similar theme?Which type of stories start like this one?What other way could the author have……?

Analysis : children are required to imply implicit meanings and make deductionsWhat words give you that impression?What was the author’s intention?What evidence is there to support your view?Why did the author decide to…………..?

Synthesis : gather evidence from the textCan you invent a new title for this story?How would you adapt………….? to create a

different……………..?How could you change the plot to……………?

Evaluation: Presenting and defending opinions by making judgements and explaining preferencesWhat is your opinion of……………..?Justify your opinion.Could the story be improved? How? Is this a successful story?Would it be better if……………?

Further resources and websiteswww.booktrust.org.uk – best book guide and

other activitieswww.booktime.org.ukwww.boysintobooks.co.uk