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Recognise text traditions, read original short passages closely and choose useful questions. Saving is off unless you choose it.
Recognise genre clues and answer questions about supplied original mini-passages. This does not assess reading complete myths, legends or texts from particular cultures, or establish a wide independent reading range.
Year 6 · English
Increase range of texts in Year 6 English
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Focus on reading a wide range of story genres. Open support for “Apply Comprehension Skills to a Text from the Genre of Legends”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 6 learners practise reading a wide range of story genres.
The activities include Apply Comprehension Skills to a Text from the Genre of Legends, Practise a Range of Comprehension Skills, Study Stories from Other Cultures, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, lesson, practice. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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Backing Up Ideas with Evidence | KS2 English Concept Video
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Oak: Developing Reading Preferences In Year 6 Through Text Recommendations
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KS2 Myths and Legends Focused Reading Skills Comprehension Pack
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UKS2 Improving Your Reading Skills With Inference Iggy Activity Pack
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UKS2 60-Second Reads: Myths, Legends and Fables Activity Pack
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Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Booklet — Rumpelstiltskin Comprehension
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