Summary:
The Hodder Reading Project is an intensive Reading programme that provides an accelerated route for pupils to catch up with their peers in Reading. It gives clear support for teachers working with pupils to boost their NC Reading levels.

The Hodder Project: Level 5-6 identifies blocks to progression and takes pupils from National Curriculum Level 5 to Level 6. It comprises the Teacher’s Resource and 6 Readers.

Teacher’s Resource: full guidance on using the scheme – information on characteristics of Level 5 and 6 readers and securing progress through one level to the next; tests to diagnose pupil’s Level, produce their reading profile, target-set and to tailor appropriate teaching, and follow-up tests for use after scheme to track progress; support for teaching and tracking progress, linking activities to the KS3 Framework; comprehensive guidance on teaching the Readers with full plans, objectives, pupil reading guides and photocopiable masters.

• Explicit teaching of reading skills that accelerates learning and boosts attainment in reading from Level 5 to Level 6.
• A flexible approach that can be used one-to-one, with small groups or as a series of masterclasses.
• Focus on active learning and pupil-centred approach - pupils identify their own targets and track their progress as they work through the scheme.
• Systematically addresses the needs of pupils working at this NC Level.

Table of Contents:
Using the scheme
Aims of the scheme
Scheme contents
How the scheme works
About the reading books
About the Teacher’s Resource
What is involved in moving from Level 5 to Level 6 in reading?
Reaching Level 5
Securing Level 5
Progressing to Level 6
STEP 1: Assessing what your pupils can already do
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3: Nuclear Power
Class Record of Progress
Pupil Record of Progress
STEP 2: Set personal reading targets for Level 5–6 readers
Target cards
STEP 3: Teach reading skills to pupils through Levels 5 to 6
A Narrative technique
B Literary criticism
C The imaginary world
D Seeing it my way
E Taking from texts
STEP 4: Use the reading books to apply and consolidate learning
Matching texts to skills and strategies
Introducing the books to groups
The role of the teacher and teaching assistants
STEP 5: Reassess pupils at the end of the scheme
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6: Burning Waste
Information about the reading books, including photocopy masters: Level 5
1 Century
2 Stories of Many Cultures
3 Great Battles
Information about the reading books, including photocopy masters: Level 6
4 Riding Tycho
5 Highlights of English Literature
6 Great Speeches

About the Author(s):
Sue Hackman has been closely involved in the development of the Key Stage 3 English Strategy, and is the author of successful material for lower-attainers, including Fast Forward and Hodder English Gold.

Readership:
Teacher

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