Short Reads: Non-Fiction Box 2 (Lexile Level 210L-400L)

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Apr 17, 2024

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Boost literacy and develop close reading skills with finely-levelled short texts suitable for KS1 and KS2 pupils. Each box includes 40 themed, non-fiction reading cards with six copies of each and a teacher’s guide. Each Teacher’s Guide covers 40 group reading sessions including discussion topics and independent writing tasks.
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