Oxford Childrens Books Comprehension to 14

"Comprehension to 14" develops essential reading skills in students of all abilities at Key Stage 3. Arranged in four sections - Fiction, Drama, Poetry, and Non-Fiction - it includes texts at increasing levels of difficulty. Designed with independent study in mind, the book increases students' confidence and understanding of English, and is suitable for use in the class or at home. It has become the essential comprehension resource in many schools and is an ideal way to address the text level objectives of the framework. It features: plenty of pre-1900 material as well as texts from other cultures; pre-reading advice for each text to help students approach their reading in an informed way; every text is accompanied by factual, inferential, and extended questions; word banks to explain difficult vocabulary; advice on how to tackle questions about different kinds of writing; and clear, attractive spreads that make the book easy to use.