Close Reading Comprehension 'The River Trip’ (4-8 years) - Activity Pack

The 'River Trip' activity pack is a delightful reading comprehension resource aimed at children aged 4-8 years, focusing on phonics and the joy of storytelling. The story follows Uncle Paul and his nephews, Sam and Frank, on a serene journey down the river on a warm August day. As they sit by the riverbank, they observe various boats, including those rented by holidaymakers and a police launch ensuring everyone's safety. The tale also features a playful encounter with wildlife, where Sam imagines sailing the seas and a family of swans and geese squabbling over breadcrumbs.

During their adventure, Uncle Paul shares his sailing experiences and spooky stories, including one about a haunted house by the river, which leaves Sam feeling a little frightened. The boys plead with Uncle Paul to take them on a paddle steamer trip, which costs £5, and they experience the excitement of the river trip, including passing by the creepy old house. The activity pack includes exercises to identify specific phonetic sounds within the story, such as 'au', 'aw', 'war', and 'qua', and encourages children to underline or ring these words. It also contains questions to gauge the child's understanding of the story, asking for details about what they encounter and the feelings evoked by the narrative. This pack is part of the 'Learn To Read With Phonic Scheme', which has been successful in teaching children to read effectively.