Guided Reading Activity Packs (including pre & post read ideas)

Introducing our comprehensive Reading Comprehension Packs: Your all-in-one solution for enhancing young learners' reading skills! Carefully crafted to accompany the beloved Oxford Owl reading books, these resources are meticulously organised according to the color band system to provide targeted support for 32 engaging stories across the Pink (7), Red (8), Yellow (7), and Blue (10) bands.

Each pack contains a variety of pre-reading, guided reading, and post-reading activities designed to develop key comprehension skills. These activities include a range of tasks that foster critical thinking and writing tasks that encourage creativity and reflection. Designed for flexibility, these resources are perfect for in-class work to bolster independent learning or as homework to continue the educational journey at home.

Example Pack Highlights:

1. "A New Dog" (Pink Band):
   • Pre-Reading: Matching vocabulary to familiarise students with key terms.
   • Guided Reading: Literal and inferential comprehension questions.
   • Post-Reading: Summarisation exercises and personal connection activities.
2. "A Den in the Woods" (Red Band):
   • Pre-Reading: Vocabulary matching and scene description activities.
   • Guided Reading: Sequencing events and character analysis.
   • Post-Reading: Story retelling through drawings and writing.
3. "By the Stream" (Yellow Band):
   • Pre-Reading: Prediction-based discussions.
   • Guided Reading: Focus on understanding emotions and character motivations.
   • Post-Reading: Connecting the story to real-life experiences.
4. "Come In" (Blue Band):
   • Pre-Reading: Vocabulary matching and setting description.
   • Guided Reading: Evaluative and analytical comprehension questions.
   • Post-Reading: Creating extended story scenarios and personal reflections.

Embrace the joy of reading while building a solid foundation in comprehension with our tailored packs—everything you need to support your children in their literary adventures!

*Pre-release offer.  This resource will be available during December*

"Disclaimer: This resource is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Oxford University Press or its Oxford Owl reading books. All content within this reading comprehension pack is the original creation of Mr Early Years and is intended for educational purposes to supplement reading activities. It has been developed independently and is not an official resource of Oxford University Press or its associated brands. All references to the colour band system are used to align with commonly used reading schemes in educational settings and are not proprietary to any specific publisher."