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The Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks Levels 1-5 Handbook has been designed to help you get the most from this emotionally-engaging fiction series. It contains valuable advice and resources to develop children's comprehension skills alongside learning to decode, and enhances enjoyment of the 36 appealing stories at Oxford Levels 1 to 5. The Handbook * 72 photocopiable activity sheets to develop comprehension skills (2 activity sheets per book) * Advice on the importance of variety fiction and wordless books * Advice on the importance of good quality comprehension * Support for guided and independent reading * A suggested teaching sequence * Information for parents to help you achieve successful home-school links. Find inspirational support for teachers' professional development, plus free teaching notes and eBooks at