As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
The Bronze Package Christmas Bundle:
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to get in the festive mood for Christmas with 7 packs whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Bronze Pack:
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
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You Get:
A very Serious Letter to Santa
How to make a Christmas Pudding
Santa’s Story
The Lost Star of Everlight
The Magic of Christmas
The Raven Who Saved Christmas
The Robin’s Christmas Gift
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
If you would like to purchase silver pack add on which includes:
A presentation
A Colouring Page
A Wordsearch
A Crossword
A Just Tick It Activity - For reluctant writers
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Bring the magic of Christmas into your phonics lessons with this festive resource pack! Perfectly aligned with the Little Wandle Phonics programme, these “print-and-go” texts promote independent reading, phonics recall, and comprehension. Each engaging story is designed to spark curiosity while reinforcing essential Year 1 reading skills.
Key Features
Christmas-themed texts with comprehension questions.
Aligned to Little Wandle phonics phases for maximum curriculum fit.
Includes tricky words and phonics patterns for targeted practice.
Develops reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
Easy “print-and-go” format for stress-free preparation.
Fun for whole-class, small-group, or independent work!
Also see:
Christmas Pack 1
Christmas Pack 2
Christmas Pack 3
Christmas Pack 4
Christmas Pack 5
Get a discount and buy the Christmas Bundle!
Bring the magic of Christmas into your phonics lessons with this festive resource pack! Perfectly aligned with the Little Wandle Phonics programme, these “print-and-go” texts promote independent reading, phonics recall, and comprehension. Each engaging story is designed to spark curiosity while reinforcing essential Year 1 reading skills.
Key Features
Christmas-themed texts with comprehension questions.
Aligned to Little Wandle phonics phases for maximum curriculum fit.
Includes tricky words and phonics patterns for targeted practice.
Develops reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
Easy “print-and-go” format for stress-free preparation.
Fun for whole-class, small-group, or independent work!
Also see:
Christmas Pack 1
Christmas Pack 2
Christmas Pack 3
Christmas Pack 4
Christmas Pack 5
Get a discount and buy the Christmas Bundle!
Bring the magic of Christmas into your phonics lessons with this festive resource pack! Perfectly aligned with the Little Wandle Phonics programme, these “print-and-go” texts promote independent reading, phonics recall, and comprehension. Each engaging story is designed to spark curiosity while reinforcing essential Year 1 reading skills.
Key Features
Include Lesson Plan
Christmas-themed texts with comprehension questions.
Aligned to Little Wandle phonics phases for maximum curriculum fit.
Includes tricky words and phonics patterns for targeted practice.
Develops reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
Easy “print-and-go” format for stress-free preparation.
Fun for whole-class, small-group, or independent work!
Also see:
Christmas Pack 1
Christmas Pack 2
Christmas Pack 3
Christmas Pack 4
Christmas Pack 5
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Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills? This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
In this mystery, Lady Eleanor’s prized family heirloom, a diamond necklace, has gone missing just before her big event. Students must follow the clues and solve questions to figure out who took the necklace. Will they choose the correct path and catch the thief?
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
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Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills?
This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
In this mystery, the much-anticipated movie “Starlight” is about to premiere, but the final movie script has gone missing just hours before the show begins! The director, lead actor, and screenwriter all had access to the script. Students must follow the clues and solve questions to figure out who took the script. Will they choose the correct path and catch the culprit?
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
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Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills?
This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
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Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills?
This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!
Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills?
This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!
Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills?
This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!
Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills?
This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
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The Silver Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities introduce learners to the vast and diverse continent of Asia. Through an engaging text, students will explore where Asia is located, its physical features, and the cultural diversity found within its many countries—broadening their global perspective while honing their reading comprehension skills.
What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text
Comprehension Activity (2-Pages)
Extension Activity
Answer Sheets
A Teacher Presentation
Just Tick It (2-Pages) for reluctant readers/ writers
Crossword
Wordsearch
Colouring sheets
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading sessions
A reading corner display, perfect for quiet study
Independent work to reinforce comprehension skills
Homework assignments
Guided reading groups with structured support
Assessment practice to gauge understanding
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require zero prep
Simply provide the materials, and students will discover the wonders of Asia while enhancing their reading skills. With the included answer sheet, assessment and feedback are straightforward and efficient.
Empower your learners to gain global awareness and improve their reading comprehension—no extra planning required!
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The Silver Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities explore the origins of a familiar everyday beverage—tea—and trace its journey from India to cups around the world. Through an engaging text, students will discover how tea is grown, harvested, traded, and enjoyed, gaining both cultural insight and key reading comprehension skills.
What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text
Comprehension Activity (2-Pages)
Extension Activity
Answer Sheets
A Teacher Presentation
Just Tick It (2-Pages) for reluctant readers/ writers
Crossword
Wordsearch
Colouring sheets
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading sessions
A reading corner display, perfect for quiet study
Independent work to reinforce comprehension skills
Homework assignments
Guided reading groups with structured support
Assessment practice to gauge understanding
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require zero prep
Simply present the materials, and students will delve into how tea is grown and transported, enhancing their global awareness while sharpening their reading comprehension skills. With the included answer sheet, providing feedback is straightforward and efficient.
Empower your learners to understand where everyday products come from and how cultures connect through trade—no extra planning required!
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The Silver Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities explore the idea of global connections—how people, traditions, and goods link us to places like India. Through the engaging text, students will discover how cultural exchange, trade, and shared experiences unite different parts of the world.
What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text
Comprehension Activity (2-Pages)
Extension Activity
Answer Sheets
A Teacher Presentation
Just Tick It (2-Pages) for reluctant readers/ writers
Crossword
Wordsearch
Colouring sheets
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading sessions
A reading corner display, perfect for quiet study
Independent work to reinforce comprehension skills
Homework assignments
Guided reading groups with structured support
Assessment practice to gauge understanding
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require zero prep
Simply present these materials, and students will delve into how the world is interconnected—through trade, cultural exchanges, and shared technologies—using India as a focal point. With the included answer sheet, feedback and assessment become streamlined.
Empower your learners to see the bigger picture of our global community while enhancing their reading comprehension skills—no additional planning needed!
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The Silver Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities delve into the global origins of a common household beverage—tea. Through an engaging text, students will learn about the various regions around the world where tea is grown, including major producers like India and China, while honing their reading comprehension and global awareness.
What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text
Comprehension Activity (2-Pages)
Extension Activity
Answer Sheets
A Teacher Presentation
Just Tick It (2-Pages) for reluctant readers/ writers
Crossword
Wordsearch
Colouring sheets
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading sessions
A reading corner display, perfect for quiet study
Independent work to reinforce comprehension skills
Homework assignments
Guided reading groups with structured support
Assessment practice to gauge understanding
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require zero prep
Simply present the materials, and students will discover how and where tea is cultivated worldwide, enhancing both their cultural literacy and reading comprehension skills. With the included answer sheet, providing feedback is quick and efficient.
Empower your learners to connect with the world’s tea-growing regions—no additional planning required!
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The Silver Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities bring the captivating tale of Maya to life. Through the engaging text, students will follow Maya’s journey, discover the challenges she faces, and learn how determination and resilience shape her story. This resource helps develop essential reading comprehension skills while fostering empathy and creative thinking.
What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text
Comprehension Activity (2-Pages)
Extension Activity
Answer Sheets
A Teacher Presentation
Just Tick It (2-Pages) for reluctant readers/ writers
Crossword
Wordsearch
Colouring sheets
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading sessions
A reading corner display, perfect for quiet study
Independent work to reinforce comprehension skills
Homework assignments
Guided reading groups with structured support
Assessment practice to gauge understanding
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require zero prep
Simply provide these materials, and students will engage with Maya’s narrative, enhancing their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. With the included answer sheet, feedback is straightforward and efficient.
Empower your learners to connect with Maya’s story and build essential literacy skills—no extra planning required!
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What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
Seven different texts that are 2 pages long.
Seven comprehension activities that are 2 pages long.
Answer sheets for all the comprehension activities.
Seven Just Tick It tasks
Seven Crosswords
Seven Wordsearches
Seven pages of colouring sheets.
Carefully Curated Texts; narrative story, letter, fact file, recounts, reports.
Comprehension Activities (each has 2 pages of questions): Thoughtfully structured questions encourage development of vocabulary, retrieval, and inference.
Extension Activity: For fast finishers.
Answer Sheet: Ideal for self-assessment, peer marking, or quick teacher feedback.
Just Tick It: adaptive teaching resource for reluctant reader/ writers. Each one is 2 pages long.
Seven Crosswords - to reinforce understanding of keywords from the text.
Seven Wordsearch - to reinforce accurate spelling of keywords from the text.
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading and discussion
Quiet reading corners for independent exploration
Homework assignments that blend literacy and character study
Guided reading sessions with focused support
Assessment practice to gauge comprehension
Intervention sessions for targeted skill development
Emergency sub plans that require no extra preparation.
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Boost Your Students’ Reading Fluency with “Fluency Fast Track”!
What is Fluency Fast Track?
A transformative resource designed to develop your students’ reading fluency over time. Whether used in the classroom or as an intervention tool, this resource will help students enhance accuracy, expression, and confidence in their reading.
How It Works (Daily Routine):
Model Fluent Reading (1 Minute):
The teacher reads the extract aloud while students follow along with their own copies. The goal? To model expression, intonation, and accurate pronunciation.
Peer Reading & Feedback (1 Minute):
Students pair up—Child ‘A’ reads aloud, while Child ‘B’ listens and provides constructive feedback based on your demonstration.
Switch Roles (2-3 Minutes):
Roles reverse, giving both children a chance to practise reading aloud and to listen actively.
Summarise & Reflect (Optional):
If time allows, students write a 2-3 line summary of the text and share it with their partner.
Supportive Feedback:
Partners circle or underline words that were challenging for their partner and revisit these during feedback. Focus on self-correction and supportive learning!
Flexible Usage Options:
As a whole-class fluency routine
As a targeted intervention program
As an independent activity with comprehension questions
Includes QR code audio versions of texts for additional support
Why Teachers Love It:
Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Font, size, and colours are carefully chosen to support every learner.
Supports Year 3 Reading Expectations: Helps students work towards the goal of reading 120 words per minute with accuracy, comprehension, and expression.
Builds Peer Collaboration: Promotes active listening and feedback skills.
Adaptable to Your Classroom Needs: Use it daily, as a standalone task, or part of intervention strategies.
Get Fluency Fast Track Today!
Empower your students to become confident and expressive readers while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Click now to bring Fluency Fast Track to your classroom and watch your readers soar!
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Boost Your Students’ Reading Fluency with “Fluency Fast Track”!
What is Fluency Fast Track?
A transformative resource designed to develop your students’ reading fluency over time. Whether used in the classroom or as an intervention tool, this resource will help students enhance accuracy, expression, and confidence in their reading.
How It Works (Daily Routine):
Model Fluent Reading (1 Minute):
The teacher reads the extract aloud while students follow along with their own copies. The goal? To model expression, intonation, and accurate pronunciation.
Peer Reading & Feedback (1 Minute):
Students pair up—Child ‘A’ reads aloud, while Child ‘B’ listens and provides constructive feedback based on your demonstration.
Switch Roles (2-3 Minutes):
Roles reverse, giving both children a chance to practise reading aloud and to listen actively.
Summarise & Reflect (Optional):
If time allows, students write a 2-3 line summary of the text and share it with their partner.
Supportive Feedback:
Partners circle or underline words that were challenging for their partner and revisit these during feedback. Focus on self-correction and supportive learning!
Flexible Usage Options:
As a whole-class fluency routine
As a targeted intervention program
As an independent activity with comprehension questions
Includes QR code audio versions of texts for additional support
Why Teachers Love It:
Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Font, size, and colours are carefully chosen to support every learner.
Supports Year 3 Reading Expectations: Helps students work towards the goal of reading 120 words per minute with accuracy, comprehension, and expression.
Builds Peer Collaboration: Promotes active listening and feedback skills.
Adaptable to Your Classroom Needs: Use it daily, as a standalone task, or part of intervention strategies.
Get Fluency Fast Track Today!
Empower your students to become confident and expressive readers while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Click now to bring Fluency Fast Track to your classroom and watch your readers soar!
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
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Boost Your Students’ Reading Fluency with “Fluency Fast Track”!
What is Fluency Fast Track?
A transformative resource designed to develop your students’ reading fluency over time. Whether used in the classroom or as an intervention tool, this resource will help students enhance accuracy, expression, and confidence in their reading.
How It Works (Daily Routine):
Model Fluent Reading (1 Minute):
The teacher reads the extract aloud while students follow along with their own copies. The goal? To model expression, intonation, and accurate pronunciation.
Peer Reading & Feedback (1 Minute):
Students pair up—Child ‘A’ reads aloud, while Child ‘B’ listens and provides constructive feedback based on your demonstration.
Switch Roles (2-3 Minutes):
Roles reverse, giving both children a chance to practise reading aloud and to listen actively.
Summarise & Reflect (Optional):
If time allows, students write a 2-3 line summary of the text and share it with their partner.
Supportive Feedback:
Partners circle or underline words that were challenging for their partner and revisit these during feedback. Focus on self-correction and supportive learning!
Flexible Usage Options:
As a whole-class fluency routine
As a targeted intervention program
As an independent activity with comprehension questions
Includes QR code audio versions of texts for additional support
Why Teachers Love It:
Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Font, size, and colours are carefully chosen to support every learner.
Supports Year 3 Reading Expectations: Helps students work towards the goal of reading 120 words per minute with accuracy, comprehension, and expression.
Builds Peer Collaboration: Promotes active listening and feedback skills.
Adaptable to Your Classroom Needs: Use it daily, as a standalone task, or part of intervention strategies.
Get Fluency Fast Track Today!
Empower your students to become confident and expressive readers while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Click now to bring Fluency Fast Track to your classroom and watch your readers soar!
For other great resources visit:
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