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Resource ID 101521

Lower KS2 English

Reading
Comprehension
"Comprehension of Information - Interpreting Texts"
Key Stage ED Squirrel
Resource Title
"Comprehension of Information - Interpreting Texts"
Précis

This is an English reading task that enables students to practise their reading and comprehension skills.

Contextual Summary


This is an English reading task that enables students to practise their reading and comprehension skills. The task links to specific information about the history of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, and of the Isle of Wight generally, that should be interesting and relevant to students in lower key stage 2.

Questions have been chosen because they enable students to practise their comprehension and interpretation of unseen texts, focusing on the understanding and retrieval of information.

Key Skills Practised
  • Reading for understanding and information
  • Interpretation skills
  • Showing an understanding of form, purpose, & audience
Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

The resource/questions could be used/answered in class prior to the trip so students are aware of the historical aspects of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

On-Site

The resource/questions could be used/answered using the classroom available on site, so students gain a better contextual understanding of the venue.

Post-Visit

The resource/questions could be used/answered as a follow-up task to allow for more skills-based curriculum work after the visit to be undertaken.

Learning Outcomes

This resource enables students to practise English reading skills whilst gaining information about the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Students will hopefully explore the venue with a greater knowledge and understanding.

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