About Project X Resources
Project X's unique thematic clusters combine fiction and non-fiction and encourage wider reading and the development of a range of literacy skills.
The Thematic Clusters - click to see a sample page spread.
Books from Year 2 'Buildings' Cluster
Interactive Stories available for:
Reception; Year 1/P2; Year 2/P3; Year 3 & 4/P4 &5.
Ideal for whole class teaching or independent work
- Each CD contains six character stories brought to life on screen using page turn technology, audio and animation.
- Audio provides a model of fluent reading - ideal for EAL children.
- Includes video clips, photos, sounds and animations to set the story context and encourage talk before reading.
- A full range of tools allow you to explore and annotate the text.
- A character image bank and writing frames are provided to support children's writing - on paper or using ICT.
Teaching Support
Project X Handbook: Let's Get Boys Reading and Writing
This useful guide - drawing on recent research and the work of a successful Raising Boys' Achievement project - accompanies the Project X programme.
It offers:
- Research-based strategies proven to improve boys - and girls - reading.
- Practical advice and ideas to help you make it happen in your classroom.
Guided Reading Notes
FREE with each cluster of books!
- Flexible support for guided reading, allowing you to target your pupils' needs.
- Clear objectives and assessment focuses for every session.
- Prompts for developing a range of skills including decoding, comprehension, fluency and speaking and listening.
- Follow up activities that promote reading, writing, talk, drama, making and doing.
Teaching Handbook
- Comprehensive advice on how to get the most out of Project X.
- Support for assessing and monitoring pupil progress.
- Advice on working with parents and carers.
- Ideas for using a thematic approach.
- Photocopy Master activities to accompany every book.
