The ReadingWise Roald Dahl Pack
What is it?
25 interactive extracts from 10 of Roald Dahl's most loved stories. Learners will work through fun online activities, exploring 4 key comprehension strategies as they go. The resource is thoroughly engaging; each pupil can log in independently and so this is ideal for homework!
Which age range is the pack suitable for?
The pack is ideal for years 3 through to 7 (ages 8 - 12). It's organized in two stages, with built-in progression to meet the needs of pupils as they progress. Stage One provides shorter texts, and Stage Two becomes more complex with extended texts. The flexible nature of the pack means teachers can select books from either stage to match the needs of pupils in their class or group.
How do I use it?
You can use this fabulous resource in many ways:
- As a teacher-led whole class activity with the online part carried out using an interactive whiteboard;
- With groups of 10 learners working through the online activities individually (on PC, laptop or tablet) with assistant support;
- Alongside guided groups to reinforce comprehension strategies and develop independence and confidence when reading.
Is there a teachers' guide?
Yes! You can download the teachers' guide, for free, by clicking the button below.
Download the Roald Dahl teachers' guideWhat will they learn?
Comprehension strategies! At the heart of reading is the quest for meaning. The pack is designed to bring together key ingredients to improve reading; the explicit exploration of comprehension strategies, elements of metacognition, collaborative discussion and of course the underpinning ingredient - reading for pleasure.
What does the resource look like?
Below you'll find an image of each of the 12 comprehension 'mini-skills' which are available for each of the extracts.
Click on the buttons below to see!
Assessment and Reporting
Quick and easy. Each pupil has their own login details, and their progress and engagement is tracked as they work with each story. As a teacher, you have a dashboard and can view useful information as shown in the picture below.
Each story has a test, quizzing the pupil on the story. Each test carries a mark out of 10 and aims to test key comprehension skills such as inference.
Who is behind the Roald Dahl Pack?
Judy Clark
Judy Clark is at the heart of our comprehension resource. Judy is a consultant to the National Literacy Trust and Primary English Lecturer in the University of St John and St Mark. Judy knows her stuff, and while we've spent a year getting this right, Judy has spent decades deep in comprehension best practice.
Katie Flamman
Katie Flamman is our voice of choice, recording the extracts to perfection. Katie was selected to record Shakespeare's work for the 400th celebration in 2016, winning an award for this work.
Why not have a listen to a cheeky The Witches extract by clicking below?
Free Poster
While stocks last, you'll receive a free A2 Comprehension Skills poster when you subscribe. Ideal for your classroom, the poster helps to consolidate key comprehension strategies in daily lessons.
Pricing
Our pricing includes unlimited pupils in your school for the duration of your subscription, and yes! pupils can access the resources at home.
If you choose to buy the pack, please choose your subscription period and click the buy now button (credit card and paypal payments). Once payment is processed, we'll be in touch to help you get set up.
| Duration | Licence | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | School licence | £495 | |
| 2 years | School licence | £743 | |
| 3 years | School licence | £891 |
Ordering with an invoice
If you'd like to order with an invoice, please request an invoice here including your school, your name and the period of your subscription.
We look forward to working with you!
