Boost reading skills for Years 5-6 with this wonderful collection of 12 classic poems. Packed with SATs and 11+ style questions, making it perfect for building vocabulary, stamina and a love of reading - ideal for school or home learning!

Inspire pupils with this wonderful collection of 12 classic poems from some of the best-known poets. Specially chosen for readers aged 9-11, this book is the ultimate toolkit for building advanced reading comprehension skills - perfect preparation for KS2 SATs, 11+ exams, and for developing a lifelong love of poetry.

Each poem is paired with expertly crafted questions mapped to the KS2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils to understand the poet's choice of vocabulary, widen their knowledge of synonyms and develop an understanding of the language devices used in poetry.

Whether you're a teacher looking to enrich your classroom, a parent supporting learning at home or a tutor preparing for exams, this book offers:High-quality, age-appropriate poems from well-known poets
Clear guidance on how to teach each question type
Ideas for weaving these texts into your broader English curriculum
Support for all levels of teaching experience - from NQTs to seasoned educators

Enjoy sharing the following classic poems with young readers:Night Clouds by Amy Lowell
An Autumn Evening by Lucy Maud Montgomery
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
Leisure by W.H. Davies
In the Bleak Midwinter by Christina Rossetti
The Way Through the Woods by Rudyard Kipling
"Hope" is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes
The Listeners by Walter de la Mare
North of Time by Rachel Field
The Tyger by William Blake
A Musical Instrument by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Whether you're teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Classic Poetry is a must-have resource, combining classic poetry with targeted skill-building.

Develop a love of poetry. Make reading meaningful. Make comprehension powerful.