Close Reading Comprehension 'The Holiday’ (4-8 years) - Teacher Notes

The "Close Reading Comprehension 'The Holiday'" is a resource tailored for young learners aged between 4 and 8 years, with a focus on revising and reinforcing the phonic sounds 'ou' and 'ow'. The activity involves reading the story 'The Holiday', which is designed to incorporate these specific phonics, providing a practical context for children to practice and better understand the sounds. After the story has been read, children are encouraged to engage with reading comprehension questions to assess their understanding of the text and the phonics covered.

It is suggested that younger children may benefit from working alongside an adult, potentially answering the comprehension questions orally to accommodate their developing literacy skills. This resource forms part of the 'Learn To Read With Phonics' reading scheme, which is aimed at supporting children in the foundational stages of reading through the use of phonics-focused activities and stories, helping them to decode words and improve their reading fluency.