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

The 'Close Reading Comprehension 'The Sand Castle'' is a resource tailored for children aged between 4 and 8 years, designed as part of a 'Learn To Read With Phonics' reading scheme. The activity involves reading the story 'The Sand Castle', which serves as a practical exercise to revise phonetic components such as 'tion', 'ture', and words with silent letters. The aim is to enhance the children's understanding of these phonetic elements and to reinforce their reading skills through the engaging context of a story.

After reading 'The Sand Castle', children are prompted to answer comprehension questions that accompany the story. This exercise not only tests their understanding of the text but also reinforces their phonics knowledge in a contextual manner. For younger readers, it is suggested that they might benefit from the support of an adult, either to read the story together or to discuss and answer the comprehension questions orally. This interactive approach can help build confidence in reading and comprehension, while also providing a foundation for independent reading skills as they progress.