Developing students' reading skills in line with the new Key Stage 3 National Tests, this scheme aims to: help students understand conventions of text types and how to write about texts; equip student with the skills they need for the five reading foci to be tested; give students practice in applying those skills to a wide range of text types and provide guidance on the tests and two complete practice tests.

Section A helps students understand conventions of text types and how to write about texts Section B equips students with a range of reading skills, based around the five reading assessment focuses Section C gives students practice in applying those skills to a wide range of text types Section D provides guidance on the tests and two complete practice tests so that students can approach the tests with understanding and confidence