We speak differently than we write. For comprehension development, children need exposure to syntax common to both.

You use comprehension skills all the time in everyday life. For example, when you work out what a sign means, watch a film or listen to a podcast. You often need to link together facts and clues ...

Using the example of a paragraph about giraffes ... role of topic sentences and structured reading materials in aiding comprehension, and illustrates how Pete creates outlines to organize information.