The house cat

This is a book of photocopiable activity sheets intended to help children become enthusiastic, motivated and reflective readers.

The activities encourage readers to think critically, justify preferences and discuss viewpoints other than their own about the books they read.

Based on "The House Cat " by Helen Cooper, which tells the tale of Tom Cat, who lives in a house with two families.

When his owners move house, he is unhappy with his new environment and sets off home.

The adventures he has along the way and the joy of his arrival home are described.

It is intended for Key Stage 2 English readers and aims to help teachers organize tasks which introduce children to a range of specific key reading skills as outlined in the reading PoS.

These activity sheets, which are part of a series, are banded for beginner readers.