The Hodder Reading Project Level 2-3 identifies blocks to progression and takes pupils from National Curriculum Level 2 to Level 3. It comprises the Teacher's Resource, Pupil's Book and 12 Readers.
Reader 5, Place Your Bets by John Goodwin: First the CD player goes missing, then the TV. Could it have something to do with Mum's gambling? In this tense play, Emma is worried about her mum - she just can't stop gambling. When she promises to give up, everything seems to be OK...but for how long?
Sue Hackman (author of the Hodder Reading Project) has been closely involved in the development of the Key Stage 3 English Strategy, and is the author of successful material for lower-attainers, including Fast Forward and Hodder English Gold.