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'Absolutely fantastic, with excellent extract choices and carefully thought out questions' James Grocott, Deputy Headteacher, @deputygrocott An exciting reading comprehension resource from Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the creator of the hugely popular Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction series. This photocopiable resource contains 24 immersive and imaginative fiction and poetry texts from acclaimed writers including Michael Morpurgo, Piers Torday and Grace Nichols, as well as original texts by Adam Bushnell and Andrew Jennings aligned to the National Curriculum. Each is accompanied by differentiated activities and answers to boost retrieval skills and help pupils become fully fledged Comprehension Ninjas! Ideal for KS2 SATs practice, the reading texts are high-quality and rich in vocabulary. They cover a wide variety of genres including fantasy, contemporary stories, traditional tales, historical fiction and poetry. If you're searching for engaging resources to help pupils practise comprehension strategies and question types such as skim and scan, true or false, find and copy, fill in the gap, sequencing and multiple choice, Comprehension Ninja for Ages 9-10: Fiction & Poetry is the book for you. For more must-have Ninja books, check out the Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja classroom and home learning resources.
A brand-new set of Comprehension Ninja books from Andrew Jennings (@Vocabulary Ninja). Each book contains 24 immersive fiction and poetry texts by acclaimed writers including Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Patrice Lawrence, Katherine Rundell, David Almond, Zanib Mian, Joseph Coelho and Polly Ho-Yen. Every text is accompanied by photocopiable activities to boost reading retrieval skills in Key Stages 1 and 2.
About the Author
Andrew Jennings is the author of the bestselling Ninja series, including Vocabulary Ninja and Write Like a Ninja. Andrew is an experienced teacher and school leader and his innovative resources are used in thousands of classrooms. Follow Andrew on Twitter @VocabularyNinja and visit www.vocabularyninja.co.uk. Adam Bushnell delivers creative writing workshops for children in the UK and internationally. Previously a teacher, Adam delivers CPD to educators on how to inspire writing in classrooms. Adam has written two books in the 100 Ideas series. Follow Adam on Twitter: @authoradam.
Reviews
Wow! After the brilliant Write Like a Ninja I thought Andrew had peaked, but Comprehension Ninja: Fiction & Poetry proved me wrong! It's absolutely fantastic, with excellent extract choices and carefully thought out questions. -- James Grocott * deputy headteacher, @deputygrocott *
With so many resources available to teachers, it is tricky to find the best ones. Vocabulary Ninja resources are always of the best quality that you can trust! The Comprehension Ninja Fiction & Poetry books contain texts of the highest standard and a brilliant variety of questions to go alongside. Teachers will either be able to pick them up and use straight from the book, or mix them up to create their own sheets. Vocabulary Ninja has saved you hours of planning and resourcing time! -- Dean Boddington * Teacher and English Lead, @Misterbodd *
A fantastic pick up and go resource filled with high-quality texts and perfectly pitched tasks that strongly link to the curriculum. -- Sam Keys * Deputy Head and Year 6 Teacher, @mrkeys_dht *
The Comprehension Ninja books are fantastic - short extracts from a range of genres and questions that cover an array of reading skills that will lead to great discussions. I can't wait to use them in my classroom! -- Cassie Hayward-Tapp * Year 6 Teacher, @CassHT *
A superb resource which uses targeted questions from quality literature. Engaging, progressive and accessible for all learners. A must-have for any teacher or pupil wanting to excel. -- Marcus Newing * Deputy Headteacher, @MNewing *
Packed with high-quality texts and a fantastic range of specific reading skill activities, this is a must-buy book to save hours of planning for reading lessons! -- Sarah Farrell * KS2 teacher, @SarahFarrellKS2 *
Teachers - add this to your toolkit! Every child will benefit greatly from diving into the range of excellent extracts and responding in so many ways to the carefully considered comprehension tasks. -- Karl Duke * Headteacher, @KarlDuke8 *
A brilliant, engaging resource that'll become a real time saver. A must have for anyone who needs inspiration with comprehension practice. * Rani Tiwana, Year 5 Teacher *
What an amazing resource, packed full of ideas! Covering ks1 & ks2. Texts are varied & diverse. Wide range of genres! -- Barbara Band, Charted Librarian
Another fantastic series of books by Andrew, this time co-authored with Adam Bushnell to ensure even more literacy enrichment. * UKEDChat *
The books are so well put together, providing strategies for teaching reading skills in an interesting and unique way. -- Rosie Watch, Expert Reviewer * Love Reading 4 Schools *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472989895
Author Andrew Jennings
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 734g
A brand-new set of Comprehension Ninja books from Andrew Jennings (@Vocabulary Ninja). Each book contains 24 immersive fiction and poetry texts by acclaimed writers including Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Patrice Lawrence, Katherine Rundell, David Almond, Zanib Mian, Joseph Coelho and Polly Ho-Yen. Every text is accompanied by photocopiable activities to boost reading retrieval skills in Key Stages 1 and 2.
About the Author
Andrew Jennings is the author of the bestselling Ninja series, including Vocabulary Ninja and Write Like a Ninja. Andrew is an experienced teacher and school leader and his innovative resources are used in thousands of classrooms. Follow Andrew on Twitter @VocabularyNinja and visit www.vocabularyninja.co.uk. Adam Bushnell delivers creative writing workshops for children in the UK and internationally. Previously a teacher, Adam delivers CPD to educators on how to inspire writing in classrooms. Adam has written two books in the 100 Ideas series. Follow Adam on Twitter: @authoradam.
Reviews
Wow! After the brilliant Write Like a Ninja I thought Andrew had peaked, but Comprehension Ninja: Fiction & Poetry proved me wrong! It's absolutely fantastic, with excellent extract choices and carefully thought out questions. -- James Grocott * deputy headteacher, @deputygrocott *
With so many resources available to teachers, it is tricky to find the best ones. Vocabulary Ninja resources are always of the best quality that you can trust! The Comprehension Ninja Fiction & Poetry books contain texts of the highest standard and a brilliant variety of questions to go alongside. Teachers will either be able to pick them up and use straight from the book, or mix them up to create their own sheets. Vocabulary Ninja has saved you hours of planning and resourcing time! -- Dean Boddington * Teacher and English Lead, @Misterbodd *
A fantastic pick up and go resource filled with high-quality texts and perfectly pitched tasks that strongly link to the curriculum. -- Sam Keys * Deputy Head and Year 6 Teacher, @mrkeys_dht *
The Comprehension Ninja books are fantastic - short extracts from a range of genres and questions that cover an array of reading skills that will lead to great discussions. I can't wait to use them in my classroom! -- Cassie Hayward-Tapp * Year 6 Teacher, @CassHT *
A superb resource which uses targeted questions from quality literature. Engaging, progressive and accessible for all learners. A must-have for any teacher or pupil wanting to excel. -- Marcus Newing * Deputy Headteacher, @MNewing *
Packed with high-quality texts and a fantastic range of specific reading skill activities, this is a must-buy book to save hours of planning for reading lessons! -- Sarah Farrell * KS2 teacher, @SarahFarrellKS2 *
Teachers - add this to your toolkit! Every child will benefit greatly from diving into the range of excellent extracts and responding in so many ways to the carefully considered comprehension tasks. -- Karl Duke * Headteacher, @KarlDuke8 *
A brilliant, engaging resource that'll become a real time saver. A must have for anyone who needs inspiration with comprehension practice. * Rani Tiwana, Year 5 Teacher *
What an amazing resource, packed full of ideas! Covering ks1 & ks2. Texts are varied & diverse. Wide range of genres! -- Barbara Band, Charted Librarian
Another fantastic series of books by Andrew, this time co-authored with Adam Bushnell to ensure even more literacy enrichment. * UKEDChat *
The books are so well put together, providing strategies for teaching reading skills in an interesting and unique way. -- Rosie Watch, Expert Reviewer * Love Reading 4 Schools *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472989895
Author Andrew Jennings
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 734g
