Snappy Reads - Work It Out

Snappy Reads - Work It Out is a compelling collection of short texts centred on the theme of problem-solving. Aimed at students aged 8-9 years, this title includes both fiction and non-fiction selections across a range of genres. Each text is short, engaging, and designed to be used in guided reading sessions to support fluency and comprehension. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast different problem-solving approaches and synthesise information across text types. As part of the Australian-published Snappy Reads series, this resource is ideal for building reading confidence and supporting the transition from early readers to more complex texts. It also helps develop the critical thinking and resilience skills essential for tackling challenges in school and life.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages higher-order thinking through a problem-solving lens.
• Builds comprehension through a variety of short text types.
• Supports genre awareness and comparative reading strategies.
• Fosters reading stamina and engagement in middle primary students.

Classroom Ideas:

• Group students to solve a classroom problem after reading a text.
• Use one fiction and one non-fiction text to compare solutions.
• Create a classroom œsolution wall for displaying ideas and reflections.
• Explore emotional responses to challenges and how characters work through them.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8-9.
• Book size: 210mm x 148mm.
• Produced with safe, quality materials for classroom use.
• Published in Australia by Learning Media with curriculum alignment.