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

The 'Close Reading Comprehension: The River Trip' is an educational resource tailored for children aged between 4 and 8 years, aimed at enhancing their reading and phonics skills. The exercise involves reading the story 'The River Trip', which is specifically designed to include words with particular phonetic patterns such as 'au', 'aw', 'gh', 'ght', 'wa', 'war', and 'qua'. Through this engaging narrative, children are exposed to these sounds, helping them to recognize and pronounce them correctly.

After the story has been read, children are encouraged to answer reading comprehension questions to test their understanding of the text. For younger readers or those who may need additional support, it is suggested that they work with an adult and provide their answers orally. This interactive approach not only reinforces their reading comprehension skills but also allows for immediate feedback and assistance. 'The River Trip' is a component of the broader 'Learn To Read With Phonics' reading scheme, which is designed to systematically develop literacy skills in young learners through phonics-based activities.