Non-fiction Ages 7-8

The box of comprehension cards includes high-interest short passages of text with five comprehension questions that prompt students to identify and effectively cite text evidence. There are 10 different question types, including author's purpose, cause and effect, compare and contrast, debate, description, fact and opinion, inference, information, text main idea and details, problem and solution, sequence of events, and summarise. Age-appropriate helper cards provide background information to help children respond knowledgeably to the comprehension questions.

Format: Cards
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Scholastic

This comprehensive box of comprehension cards is designed to enhance students' reading skills and comprehension abilities. It includes a diverse range of high-interest short passages of text accompanied by five comprehension questions that encourage students to identify and effectively cite text evidence. The passages cover various genres, catering to different reading interests and levels.

To assist students in mastering reading skills, comprehension-helper cards are provided. These cards offer kid-friendly definitions, helpful tips, and illustrative examples to reinforce understanding and clarify complex concepts. Each of the 100 text cards features a passage of age-appropriate text with an accompanying illustration, and five comprehension questions related to the passage.

The box includes a variety of question types to engage students and promote critical thinking. These include Author's Purpose questions, which explore the reasons behind the author's choices in writing a text; Cause and Effect questions, which examine the events or actions that lead to specific outcomes; Compare and Contrast questions, which encourage students to analyze similarities and differences between two or more elements; Debate questions, which prompt students to consider different perspectives and engage in discussions; Description questions, which focus on using words to create mental images; Fact and Opinion questions, which distinguish between facts and personal beliefs; Main Idea and Details questions, which require students to identify the main idea of a text and support it with relevant details; Problem and Solution questions, which explore the central problem of a story and the possible solutions or outcomes; and Sequence of Events questions, which examine the plot and the order of events in a text.

By utilizing these comprehensive comprehension cards, students can develop their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. The questions challenge students to analyze and interpret the text, apply their knowledge, and draw meaningful conclusions. This resource is an invaluable tool for teachers and educators who aim to enhance their students' reading proficiency and academic success.

Weight: 1010g
Dimension: 139 x 211 x 56 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702308567