Reading & Spelling

Reading & Spelling Resources

Free spelling practice packs, reading logs, trackers, book reviews and challenges to build literacy habits at home.

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Reading & Spelling · Book Review

Book Review

Simple Book Review

Short review layout: title, author, star rating, and favourite part lines. Quick enough for weekly homework without overwhelming early writers in KS1 and lower KS2.

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Book Review

Detailed Book Review

A one-page review with title, author, genre, characters, setting, plot summary, evidence for an opinion, new words and a star rating. Designed for confident writers who can refer to details in the text.

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Book Review

Picture Book Review

Write the title and author, draw your favourite scene in a large box, explain how the book made you feel and add a star rating. An adult can scribe while a younger child talks and draws.

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Chapter Book Review

Record the book title and author, then use nine rows for chapter number, what happened and the best moment. Finish with a whole-book verdict. Print another copy for a longer book.

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