Part of the Bug Club Comprehension programme, this handbook provides:

• an introduction to the pedagogy behind the programme
• guidance on using the resources effectively throughout the teaching cycle
• annotated transcripts of pupil and teacher talk to exemplify the comprehension strategies in action
• support for assessment, including photocopiable observation sheets and exemplars of written work
• detailed matching charts linking each session to all UK curricula
• photocopiable question sheets to display to the group during sessions.