Capture their attention. This high-interest reading programme is the result of a teacher's search for comprehension activities that have real meaning for students and link strongly with higher order thinking skills. Activities draw on a range of learning tools including the Six Thinking Hats, Thinkers Keys and First Steps. It covers specific texts, picture books and includes generic templates for any text, along with student-centred goal-setting sheets.
Ages: 10-11 years
After 10 years of teaching, Megan Roulston still loves the thrill of being at the front of the classroom each day. She believes that as teachers, we all need to help and support each other no matter where we live. She started building resources from the materials and ideas she uses every day in the classroom.