Hodder Reading Project 3-4 Reader: Robinson Crusoe's Diary

Summary:
The Hodder Reading Project Level 3-4 identifies blocks to progression and takes pupils from National Curriculum Level 3 to Level 4. It comprises the Teacher's Resource, Pupil's Book and 6 Readers.

Reader 2, Level 3, Robinson Crusoe's Diary edited by Sue Hackman.

An accessible introduction to the novel Robinson Crusoe with information about its author Daniel Defoe; a short account of Alexander Selkirk, the original 'Robinson Crusoe', whose real-life account of life on a desert island inspired the novel; revealing facts about Defoe's problems of having the manuscript accepted and then, finally, Robinson Crusoe's place in history as the first novel ever written. The introduction is followed by diary extracts from the novel which follow Robinson Crusoe's first few months on the island - coming to terms with being the only survivor, salvaging material from the wreck, his struggles with building his shelter, feeding himself, and surviving a fever.

• Specially selected, motivating reading texts used to develop and consolidate reading skills - appropriate to 'Level'.
• HRP: Accelerates learning and boosts attainment in reading from Level 3 to Level 4.
• HRP: Systematically addresses the needs of pupils working significantly below level.
• HRP: Builds confidence and develops reading strategies through an active, pupil-centred approach.
• HRP: Allows pupils to identify their own targets and track their progress as they work through the scheme.
• HRP: A flexible approach that can be used one-to-one, with small groups or as a series of masterclasses.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
The diary
Robinson Crusoe’s Diary
Glossary

About the Author(s):
Edited by Sue Hackman (author of the Hodder Reading Project scheme).

Readership:
Pupils