Close Reading Comprehension 'Sam And Kim’s Week’ (4-8 years) - Activity Pack

The "Sam and Kim's Week" activity pack provides a delightful and educational journey through the lives of two schoolchildren, Sam and Kim, as they navigate their school week. The story begins by introducing the concept of the soft 'g' sound through words like "George," "ginger," and "gymnastics," compared to the hard 'g' in "goat." Children are encouraged to differentiate between these sounds. The narrative follows Sam's fascination with George the ginger cat sitting on the school roof, his distraction during lessons, and a visit from a kind policeman named George Smith, who teaches the class about safety and the importance of not speaking to strangers, among other precautions.

Throughout the week, the story touches on Sam's varied interests and experiences, from his love of football and gymnastics to his struggles with imaginative writing and his run-ins with a classmate named Nigel. Kim, on the other hand, excels in literacy and enjoys her food technology class, where she bakes a sponge cake. The pack includes interactive elements, such as filling in blanks, listing dangers discussed by P.C. Smith, and reflecting on the actions and reactions of the characters. The week concludes with a swimming trip, a visit to the garage for fudge and stamps, and a postcard from relatives in Egypt, providing ample opportunities for children to engage with the text and enhance their reading comprehension skills. The story also includes a birthday party invitation, adding a personal touch to the narrative.