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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.

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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.
The Graveyard Book Reading Comprehension
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The Graveyard Book Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Neil Gaiman. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Private Peaceful Reading Comprehension
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Private Peaceful Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Michael Morpurgo. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
The Iron Man Reading Comprehension
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The Iron Man Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Ted Hughes. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y3/4, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension
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The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Text split into two parts (p.1-5 and p.6-11) with matching comprehensions - Answers to both comprehensions for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Text and questions can be used as an assessment activity
Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension
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Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as a reading assessment activity
Wolf Brother - Reading Comprehension
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Wolf Brother - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers for all reading comprehensions are provided for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Could be used for an assessment activity
Carrie's War - Reading Comprehension
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Carrie's War - Reading Comprehension

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This Carrie's War reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from Carrie's War by Nina Bawden (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Eragon - Reading Comprehension
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Eragon - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from Eragon by Christopher Paolini (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Comprehension questions to match the two chapters provided - Answers to each comprehension for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Suitable for more able readers - give them a challenge!
Mr Stink - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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Mr Stink - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension pack for Mr Stink contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six chapters of Mr Stink: Chapters 1, 4, 7, 11, 17 and 25. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Useful for use after guided reading or whole class reading - Follow-up activities for each chapter studied, e.g. A Menu for Mr Stink, Chloe's Diary and many more...
Holes by Louis Sachar - Reading Comprehension
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Holes by Louis Sachar - Reading Comprehension

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This Holes comprehension pack includes: - The opening chapters of Holes by Louis Sachar (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated reading comprehension for 3 ability levels, with a tick system at the bottom of each comprehension to distinguish between each ability level. - Answers to match each comprehension for ease of marking. This is a great introduction to this text.
I am David - Reading Comprehension
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I am David - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack includes: - Opening chapter of I am David by Anne Holm (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - FULL chapter comprehension with answers or - Alternative split chapter comprehensions with answers (x2) - Comprehension 1 (linked to p.1-15) - Comprehension 2 (linked to p 15-end)
Christmas Comprehension - Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens
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Christmas Comprehension - Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens (with kind permission of Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Gangsta Granny - Activity Pack
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Gangsta Granny - Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension pack for Gangsta Granny contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six focus chapters of Gangsta Granny: Chapters 1, 6, 11, 18, 26 and 32. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Follow-up activities for children to complete, e.g. A Letter to Granny, Police Report for Ben's Disappearance - Great resource for follow-up work when reading the text for whole-glass guided reading or small-group work.
The Iron Man - Reading Comprehension
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The Iron Man - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Iron Man by Ted Hughes (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Suitable assessment activity
The BFG-Guided Reading Resources
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The BFG-Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for The BFG by Roald Dahl includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - linked to the National Curriculum - A 'how-to' guide to use the resources in the pack - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete for each chapter, following their GR session. Activities include: Character Profile for A Man-eating Giant, Instructions for The Great Plan and more! - A complete pack that is ready to print and go!
David Walliams Reading Comprehension Bundle
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David Walliams Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A variety of David Walliams texts to engage and challenge your pupils. All resources in this bundle have: - A text for children to read from a popular children's book - Follow up comprehensions for each text - some are differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks of guided reading resources ready for you to use
Billionaire Boy - Reading Comprehension
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Billionaire Boy - Reading Comprehension

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Opening two chapters from Billionaire Boy by David Walliams (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Comprehension questions to match each chapter provided - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Stories with an Animal Theme-Reading Comprehension Bundle
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Stories with an Animal Theme-Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A wide variety of texts with an animal theme to engage and/or challenge your pupils All resources in this bundle have: - A text for children to read from a popular children's book with an animal theme - Follow up comprehensions for each text, differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks of guided reading/topic resources ready for you to use
Gangsta Granny - Guided Reading Resources
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Gangsta Granny - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of resources includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session. - All planning linked to NC with relevant descriptors - User Guide included
Awful Auntie - Reading Comprehension
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Awful Auntie - Reading Comprehension

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This comprehension pack includes: - Opening chapter from Awful Auntie by David Walliams (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) TWO OPTIONS FOR USE: - 1 x FULL chapter comprehension - questions and answers - 2x HALF-CHAPTER comprehensions and answers (chapter has been split in half with one comprehension for each half) - Both of these options are included in the pack Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.