TTS Colour Banded Reading Comprehension Bookmarks

• These bookmarks provide a consistent approach to reading comprehension questions • They can be kept inside children's books and offer ready-to-use prompts to help when talking about the child's reading. • Developed with feedback from Weston on Trent Church of England (Aided) Primary School, this set includes 210 bookmarks tailored to different reading levels through colour-coded bands from Pink & Red to Brown & Grey. Each bookmark offers structured question prompts for before, during, and after reading, facilitating discussions that enhance comprehension. • By employing these bookmarks in reading sessions, volunteers, carers, and teachers provide guided support to children, helping develop their reading strategies and comprehension. The prompts are specifically designed to match the English curriculum at Lower Key Stage 2 and Year 1, targeting skills such as vocabulary enhancement and independent reading. These bookmarks encourage children to take active roles in discussions about their reading. This supports critical thinking and improves their ability to articulate thoughts, fostering a deeper understanding of the text and enjoying a more engaging reading experience. • Supports a consistent approach to reading comprehension questions • Offers Before, During and After Reading question ideas • Reading strategy being developed highlighted on each question, such as retrieve, explain, interpret • Includes a summary of each stage of reading