Pair and Compare 2: Developing Reading Skills at Key Stage 4
No. of pages 176
Published: 1994
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"Pair and Compare 2: Developing Reading Skills at Key Stage 4" by Geoff Barton is designed to enhance the reading skills of students in secondary education. The book focuses on improving comprehension and critical thinking through engaging texts and structured activities. By encouraging students to analyze and compare different materials, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of literature and non-fiction. The resource emphasizes collaborative learning, allowing students to work in pairs to discuss and reflect on their readings, ultimately preparing them for examinations and fostering a lifelong love of reading. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 176 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1994 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Geoff Barton is Deputy Headteacher at Thurston Upper School, Suffolk. He is an experienced author of school texts. Laurie Smith is a part-time Teacher and consultant at King's College, London and an experienced English examiner.