Reading Comprehension is designed to present the three levels of questioning to students in an attractive format, using original and interesting fiction stories. Where used, artwork has a dual purpose; to increase motivation to read, and to provide visual cues to understanding the story.
To assist teachers, while at the same time being unobtrusive to students, the comprehension exercises on each worksheet have been coded, as follows:
- Level A - Use one word or a short phrase to answer these questions. Literal (recognize and recall directly from text)
- Level B - Use brief sentences to answer these questions. Interpretive (infer meaning by combining personal experience with text)
- Level C - Use full sentences to answer these on a separate piece of paper. Evaluative/Appreciative (make associations with text,
personal experience and knowledge)
Although it is suggested that children write their answers for Level C, it may be more appropriate for children to provide answers orally, depending on their skill level.
- Don’t Cheat!
- Play it Again
- Lost his Marbles
- Hurry Up!
- Take him Home
- What’s for Dinner?
- Count to 10!
- Here, Boy!
- It’s Magic
- Sammy the Snake
- ‘Hello, Earthling’
- What am I?
- Answers