Each reading book in the 'Rapid Plus' series is finely levelled and trialled with KS3 students. Sophie makes up an excuse to explain why she has not done her homework but will Miss Smith believe her? This Stage 5A Reading Book supports students reading at NC Level 2b and includes: a 'before-reading' page which introduces the main characters, plots and key concepts, helping to build understanding and confidence a 'quiz' page after the fiction and non-fiction stories providing opportunities for discussion and to check comprehension word and spelling activities to extend language knowledge.