Lightning: Year 4 Short Stories - Teacher's Notes Book 1

"Lightning" provides: 32 books with 3 levels of differentiation per book; whole texts that provide NLS genre coverage; linked themes across fiction, non-fiction and the wider curriculum; focussed teaching support for each book including comprehension and writing activities; and a teaching and practice CD that provides opportunities for ICT.

The reading books follow a clear structure for teaching guided reading at Key Stage 2.

The 32 books, 8 per year, comprise short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction.

Differentiated texts at Year 3 should help avoid the "falling back" often experienced at the start of KS2.

Complete texts are a suitable length for guided reading sessions.

The fiction and non-fiction books are thematically linked to reinforce children's reading.

The non-fiction books are linked to the wider curriculum.

The series covers the NLS genre requirements, providing a resource for SATs preparation. Teacher's Notes accompany each reading book and include activities for follow up work: step-by-step guidance on running the session - suitable for both teachers and classroom assistants; a detailed synopsis of the book; and activities for developing writing and comprehension skills.