The Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks Handbook has been designed to help you get the most from this emotionally-engaging fiction series. It contains valuable advice and resources to deepen children's comprehension and enjoyment of these 36 original and brilliantly-illustrated stories.It includes:*72 photocopiable activity sheets designed to support comprehension (2 activity sheets per story)*Advice on the importance of variety fiction*Advice on the importance of good quality comprehension *Support for guided and independent reading*Guidance on how to manage a reading lesson and a suggested teaching sequence*Information for parents to help you achieve successful home-school links. Find inspirational support for teachers' professional development, plus teaching notes and eBooks at www.oxfordprimary.co.uk.