Text Comprehension worksheets online?

[TheGratefulDead]

I am looking for Text Comprehension worksheets/tests online (preferably free ). My DD is in Year 2 and a very accomplished reader but I actually have no idea if she's understanding the books she devours. I do not have the actual time to read the books she reads so that I can ask her questions, but Text Comprehension sheets would be just perfect. Any ideas anyone?h

[Feenie]

How boring! Just read with her, and talk about what you've read. Much more enjoyable, but still checking comprehension.

[IndigoBell]

If she is devouring books it's a good bet she's understanding them - because otherwise she wouldn't enjoy reading them, would she.

[TheGratefulDead]

Hi Feenie, I just don't have the imagination to come up with interesting questions about something we've just read to be honest with you. I just simply don't know what to say or how to even pick something relevant!

IndigoBell, she has been an independent reader since reception and I feel perhaps I am neglecting the basics e.g. understanding. I do think it's possible she gets a thrill frohm finishing a whole chapter book in one go and neglects to follow the story properly. I don't know...

[spanieleyes]

If you have a look at
www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishbooks_authors_s.htm

and linked pages, there are lots of activities there for many popular books, some "workbook" type activities, questions and reviews. You might find something useful. However NOTHING beats talking about books!

[TheGratefulDead]

Spaniel thanks, that's closer to what I'm after; problem is, for those activities I should know the books well myself which I don't that's why I'm looking for standalone texts with questions.

[IndigoBell]

this book is the kind of thing you are looking for.

[TheGratefulDead]

Indeed IndigoBell, but for KS1, not KS2

[IndigoBell]

This books starts at level 2. If your DD is a good reader she'll be up to level 2/3.

Remember there isn't actually a diff syllabus for each year - there are just levels.

[TheGratefulDead]

IndigoBell this book is KS2 Comprehension 1 and it goes up to 2 and then 3, but they're all levels within KS2 not KS1. I do suspect my DD would be KS1 3. I just can't find any texts for this level.

[Feenie]

TheGratefulDead, an NC level 3, whether at KS1 or KS2 is exactly the same. 3b (a middle level 3) is about the level of an average Y4 child, so the comprehensions in the book should be spot on for your dd (if I approved of giving written comprehensions to your child at home, which I don't [cat's bum mouth]

[TheGratefulDead]

Is it possible that the more this is explained to me the least I understand?

[Feenie]

NC levels run numerically, and divided by sublevels:

1c
1b
1a
2c
2b - the expected level of an average Y2 child at the end of Y2 - end of Key Stage 1
2a
3c
3b
3a
4c
4b - the expected level of an average Y6 child at the end of Y6 - end of Key Stage 2
4a
5c
5b
5a

etc

So if you think your dd is a level 3, she is working at the approximate expected level of an average Y4 child.

Any clearer, or have I just muddied the waters some more?

[TheGratefulDead]

Feenie thank you that's very clear actually. Thanks so much!

[Feenie]

You're welcome

[Colourworld]

I am interested in your topic as well. My DC's teacher told me just to discuss the story after the reading to make sure that evrything has been understood.
Check this link www.google.co.uk/search?q=Reading+for+Comprehension+&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

[Colourworld]

New test launched to boost primary reading and comprehension: The York Assessment of Reading for Comprehension, 2009
www.gl-assessment.co.uk/press/press_releases/2009_releases/york-launch.asp

[Colourworld]

I have found this worksheet interesting (there are more on this website); I guess the website is American judging by the topics.

www.englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Informational%20Passages%20RC%20-%20Bees.pdf

[TheGratefulDead]

Colourworld, that's exactly the type of worksheet I was after. Thank you.

[Colourworld]

You are welcome TheGratefulDead. If you find something similar to this worksheet and English then please post it here.

[mrz]

An American site so watch out for spellings
www.superteacherworksheets.com/2nd-comprehension.html

[TheGratefulDead]

All I have ever found is this which is frustrating as none of the links seem to work: freesatspapers.blogspot.com/2009/11/ks1-year-2-english-sats-papers-and-mark.html

Mrz, good point, thanks. And thanks for the links, I'll take a look now.

[jamaisjedors]

Not free but Headsprout reading has an online comprehension programme - their reading programme is great and DS1 and 2 are doing it.