Genre: Fantasy story

Learning Objectives:

Language Comprehension

Strand 8: Explain their reactions to text, commenting on important aspects.

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Make adventurous word and language choices appropriate to the style and purpose of the text (e.g. descriptive language for 'monster story').












Part of Rigby Star Guided series this is the only programme built specifically for guided reading. Its rich, multi-layered stories and non-fiction texts by top quality authors and illustrators are guarantreed to captivate children and facilitate discussion.

Part of Rigby Star Guided series this is the only programme built specifically for guided reading. Its rich, multi-layered stories and non-fiction texts by top quality authors and illustrators are guarantreed to captivate children and facilitate discussion.

Part of Rigby Star Guided series this is the only programme built specifically for guided reading. Its rich, multi-layered stories and non-fiction texts by top quality authors and illustrators are guarantreed to captivate children and facilitate discussion.

Part of Rigby Star Guided series this is the only programme built specifically for guided reading. Its rich, multi-layered stories and non-fiction texts by top quality authors and illustrators are guarantreed to captivate children and facilitate discussion.

Genre: Realistic adventure story

Learning Objectives: 

Language Comprehension

Strand 7: Explore how particular words are used, including words and expressions with similar meanings.

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Select from different presentational styles to suit particular writing purposes (e.g. writing a flyer).


Genre: Animal fantasy story

Learning Objectives: 

Language Comprehension

Strand 8: Engage with books by exploring and enacting interpretations.

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Draw on knowledge and experience of texts in deciding what to write (e.g. draw on text knowledge when writing about personal experiences).


Part of Rigby Star Guided series this is the only programme built specifically for guided reading. Its rich, multi-layered stories and non-fiction texts by top quality authors and illustrators are guarantreed to captivate children and facilitate discussion.

Genre: Animal fantasy story

Learning Objectives: 

Language Comprehension

Strand 8: Engage with books by exploring and enacting interpretations.

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Sustain form in narrative, including use of person and time (e.g. writing postcards from story characters).