COMPREHENSION – ‘There's an Octopus under my Bed!’

Comprehension
  • This resource pack of 9 pages has both reading and writing activities based on the story

  • It is helpful for children to both ask & answer questions about the story to develop comprehension

  • This should be done orally before writing

  • Use Adobe acrobat comment function to write freehand, type text and erase online

Last updated
23rd March 2026

A little more info...

  • Comprehension means understanding the meaning of words and sentences
  • Linking words to parts of grammar helps learners understand how language rules work
  • Reading texts can be a very good stimulus for children’s own writing

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