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Four fully resourced reading lessons to teach and practice the Fox strategy.

Includes texts, teaching slides, question papers and detailed mark schemes - ideal for Year 6 test prep. Alongside the owl and tortoise strategies, this approach took my class from thirty percent at the expected standard in March, to seventy percent in May!

Teach your class how to tackle reading tests like a fox - with strategy and confidence!

This pack contains four complete, high-quality reading lessons designed around the Fox method: Triage, Scan, Solve. Each lesson follows the structure introduced in the Primarily Practical Strategy Squad Starter Pack and supports pupils in developing the speed, focus and test technique needed to access the end of Key Stage 2 reading paper.

What’s Inside the Pack:

4 Strategy Teaching Presentations
Step-by-step slides modeling how to use the Triage Scan Solve method on test questions.

4 Unique Reading Texts
A mixture of fiction and non-fiction texts, pitched for test preparation.

4 Printable Test Papers
Designed to mirror the Key Stage 2 reading test format.

4 Mark Schemes
Clear, easy-to-follow marking guidance for teachers or peer/self-marking.

Texts included:

  • The Frozen Fox (non-fiction)
  • Finn and the Drone (narrative)
  • The King Cobra (non-fiction)
  • The Secret on Floor Six (narrative)**

How to Use:

Use as a mini-sequence during test technique focus weeks or interventions.

Introduce one lesson at a time or revisit across the term.

Model key strategies using the teaching slides, then allow pupils to apply independently.

Perfect for whole class, small group boosters or guided reading in Year 6.

Target Year Group:

Year 6 (main audience)
Year 5 (as preparation or early exposure)

Why Teachers Love It:

  • Saves time - everything you need is prepped and ready.
  • Pupils become strategic thinkers, not passive test-takers.
  • Designed with the pressure of the Key Stage 2 test in mind, but with pupil-friendly tone and engagement at its heart.

Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 33%

A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

Bundle

KS2 Reading Strategy Bundle – Fox, Owl & Tortoise (10 Texts, Tests & Lessons for SATs)

Save with this full Strategy Squad bundle! Includes ten reading lessons with texts, test-style questions, mark schemes and teaching slides built around the Fox, Owl and Tortoise strategies. Perfect for Year 6 test prep. Three unique strategies. One complete reading toolkit. This Key Stage 2 reading comprehension bundle includes all three Primarily Practical Strategy Squad packs - each with a distinct approach to tackling the demands of the reading test. By introducing your class to the Fox, Owl, and Tortoise strategies, you'll equip every pupil with a method that suits their style and gives them the tools to approach the test with confidence. Using these strategies, my class went from thirty percent meeting the expected standard in March, to seventy percent in May! **What's Included:** * Ten test-style reading lessons (4 for Fox and, 3 each for Owl and Tortoise) * Ten engaging, original texts (fiction, non-fiction, poetry and hybrid) * Ten sets of slides for teaching each strategy and modeling question approaches * Ten pupil tests replicating reading test format * Ten detailed mark schemes with domain breakdowns and clear answers **Strategy Breakdown:** Fox - Triage, Scan, Solve Best for quick, sharp thinkers who like to go straight to the questions and hunt for key info. Owl - Read, Reflect, Respond Ideal for thoughtful readers who need to process the full text before answering. Tortoise - Nibble, Question, Respond Supports those who benefit from chunking texts into manageable parts to avoid overwhelm. **Why Teachers Love It:** * Every child finds a strategy that works for them * Boosts test confidence through clarity, not cramming * Covers all major Key Stage 2 reading content domains * Reduces teacher workload with fully prepped lessons and resources **Suitable For:** * Year 6 (test focus) * Year 5 (strategy introduction and reading stamina development) Ideal for whole-class use, guided reading, or intervention groups

£10.00

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