11 Plus Reading for Dyslexics

This unit includes a series of 11 plus, reading passages from well-known literary works, along with comprehension assessments tailored for dyslexic 11 plus students or students with additional needs such as autism or ADHD. The key features are:

Dyslexia-Friendly Design: The texts and activities are formatted to be accessible for students with dyslexia, including the use of double spacing and different colors for syllables in multisyllabic words.

Focus on Key Vocabulary: It highlights challenging words from the texts, breaking them down into syllables to aid spelling and pronunciation practice.

Key Phrases for Practice: Select phrases are provided for students to rehearse, enhancing their understanding of language use and meaning.

Comprehension Questions: Each text is followed by a series of questions designed to assess students’ understanding and analytical skills. These questions include identifying literary techniques, discussing the use of language, and continuing narratives using descriptive language. The comprehension assessment is in a similar format to the 11 plus exam.

1. Understanding Metaphor, Simile, and Personification
   This resource focuses on the use of figurative language, specifically metaphors, similes, and personification, within literary texts, a key feature of the 11 plus assessment. The key aspects include:

Definitions and Examples: Clear explanations of metaphors, similes, and personification are provided, along with examples from literature.

Analytical Questions: The document includes questions that prompt students to identify and analyze the use of these figurative language elements in given passages. This helps in developing a deeper understanding of how authors use language to convey meaning and create imagery.

Practice Tasks: Students are encouraged to find their own examples and create sentences using metaphors, similes, and personification, fostering creativity and application skills.

These resources are designed to enhance literary comprehension and critical thinking skills among students with additional needs, making them well-prepared for the analytical demands of the 11 plus Examinations.