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Three complete reading lessons using the Tortoise strategy. Designed for Key Stage 2 test prep with texts, test-style questions, detailed mark schemes and lesson slides for modeling.

Perfect for pupils who work best step-by-step, this pack teaches the Tortoise strategy: Nibble, Question, Respond. Alongside the Fox and Owl strategies, my reading results went from thirty percent at the expected standard in March, to seventy percent in May!

Part of the Primarily Practical Strategy Squad, the Tortoise approach supports children who benefit from chunking texts into smaller parts and building answers gradually. With three high-quality lessons, this pack helps pupils slow down, stay focused and answer with accuracy.

This pack is ideal for whole-class use, intervention groups, or guided reading in the lead-up to the end of Key Stage 2 reading tests.

What’s Included:

  • 3 Fully Designed Lessons explaining and modeling the Tortoise approach
  • 3 Carefully Selected Reading Texts (poetry, fiction and narrative non-fiction)
  • 3 Printable Tests with a mix of question types
  • 3 Detailed Mark Schemes with domains, marks and suggested answers

Texts included:

  • The Library (poem with imaginative imagery)
  • Bear in the Valley (first-person reflective narrative)
  • Secret Soldier (story with historical themes)

How to Use:

  • Model each step using the teaching slides
  • Let pupils practice identifying where to stop, question, and respond
  • Ideal for calm, reflective learners or those overwhelmed by whole-text tests

Target Year Group:

Year 6 - Designed for test preparation
Year 5 - Effective as an introduction to text chunking strategies

Why It Works:

  • Supports test anxiety by breaking the task into manageable chunks
  • Builds independence and accuracy
  • Encourages thoughtful, careful comprehension

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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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