The Great Explorer - Whole Class Reading Session!

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading Chris Judge’s 'The Great Explorer.’

The children’s reading of the text (hyperlinked) is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.

The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.

The sessions are best suited for children in year 2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.