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Michael Rosen interview comprehension KS2
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Michael Rosen interview comprehension KS2

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As a class we have been looking at the legendary poet/author Michael Rosen and have been studying The A to Z poetry book. This is a comprehension on a interview Michael conducted with a Year 6 child. (Not sure he will approve of this comprehension though as he is anti-SATs, SORRY MICHAEL). Ideal for a Year 5 or Year 6 English lesson, whole class reading, guided reading, homework or tuition/intervention. This resource has been downloaded 2,802 times and been recommended by the TES resources team.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World by Kate Pankhurst Comprehension KS2
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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World by Kate Pankhurst Comprehension KS2

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Great non-fiction text about Inspiring Women who changed the world. In this extract, the lives of Jane Austin and Frida Kahlo are examined. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Grenfell Tower Newspaper Guardian Comprehenion KS2
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Grenfell Tower Newspaper Guardian Comprehenion KS2

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Guardian newspaper report about the Grenfell fire that engulfed the North Kensington block of flats. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Christmas Day Tsunami 2004 comprehension KS2
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Christmas Day Tsunami 2004 comprehension KS2

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This resources has been recommended by the TES resource team. It has been downloaded 8,096 times. It comes with 10 questions and a detailed mark scheme. There is a 3 mark extension questions. Ideal for a literacy lesson, guided reading or homework. I used a video from the film The Impossible (the wave scene on Youtube) about the 2004 Christmas Tsunami and the children were gripped (plus they actually knew what a tsunami was like) £2.
Cotswold Water Park Birds Leaflet  comprehension KS2
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Cotswold Water Park Birds Leaflet comprehension KS2

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Yet another great real-life Cotswold Bird leaflet with some wonderful vocabulary. Detailed mark scheme and 10 comprehension questions focusing on an array of skills. Ideal for Guided Reading, Literacy, homework or interventions and boosters. £2
My Name is Mina by Davido Almond Comprehension KS2
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My Name is Mina by Davido Almond Comprehension KS2

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My Name Is Mina is the prequel to David Almond’s award-winning, bestselling first novel, Skellig. I have chosen the opening chapter which is a wonderful description of Mina. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions).
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo Comprehension KS2
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War Horse by Michael Morpurgo Comprehension KS2

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A classic novel by Michael Morpurgo. The story recounts the experiences of Joey, a horse purchased by the Army for service in World War I and the attempts of young Albert, his previous owner, to bring him safely home touching on themes: friendship, mourning, loss etc. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The 13+ comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Witches by Roald Dahl Comprehension KS2
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Witches by Roald Dahl Comprehension KS2

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One of Roald Dahl's most famous novels. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Maximum Ride by James Patterson Comprehension KS2
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Maximum Ride by James Patterson Comprehension KS2

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A great opening chapter that will excite any primary or secondary child. This resources is ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
The Coral Island by R.M. Ballantyne Comprehension KS2
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The Coral Island by R.M. Ballantyne Comprehension KS2

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A classic by R.M. Ballantyne. In the extract, the boys notice a schooner out in the horizon. Their excitement soon turns to danger as they realise it is in fact pirates that have disembarked onto the island. Ideal for narrative writing, cross-curricular work on Pirates, Island life, Tourism, caves/caverns. I recommend that the resources is used in a Year 5 or 6 English Lesson, guided reading, intervention, tuition or homework. The comprehension focus on reading assessment domains: 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inference questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Chinese Cinderella comprehension KS2
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Chinese Cinderella comprehension KS2

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Award-winning autobiography by Adeline Yen Mah based on true story. These extracts are from the preface and chapter 8 and 12. Adeline has used some wonderful language to describe her childhood in China, and is an excellent read. Differentiated comprehension (L/M/H abilities) and trademark illustrations for key words and phrases. Great opportunities for discussion. Ideal for Literacy, guided reading, homework, private tuition or intervention. Enjoy!
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Comprehension KS2
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Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Comprehension KS2

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The original (not abridged) opening chapters of a classic children's novel from Lewis Carroll. Ideal for an English lesson (Year 3 or), guided reading, intervention, tuition or homework. It comes with differentiated comprehensions focusing on reading assessment domains: 2B (retrieval) and 2D (inference). Ideal for English (Year 3 or 4) , whole class/carousel guided reading, intervention, tuition or homework. Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
The BFG by Roald Dahl Comprehension KS2
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The BFG by Roald Dahl Comprehension KS2

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A classic from Roald Dahl that every Year 3/4 child should read. The extract is from the chapter in which the BFG and Sophie catch a frightsome trogglehumper. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
19th and 20th Century Inventions Comprehension KS2
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19th and 20th Century Inventions Comprehension KS2

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Non-fiction report on 19th and 20th century inventions (Telephone, microwave, television etc). Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Comprehension Year 5 & 6
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Comprehension Year 5 & 6

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Little Women is a classic and famous novel and is perfect for analysing descriptive language (character and setting). This resource is ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Animal Domestication Comprehension KS2
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Animal Domestication Comprehension KS2

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A rich non-fiction text with high-quality vocabulary ideal for an English or science/topic lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes pictures of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching.
Cholera - Victorian Times  - Comprehension KS2
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Cholera - Victorian Times - Comprehension KS2

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Historical text on Cholera during the Victorian Times and how Joseph Bazalgette stopped the epidemic. Ideal for an English or History/Topic lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes pcitures of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching.
Year 6 SATs Maths Arithmetic paper 1
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Year 6 SATs Maths Arithmetic paper 1

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The 2018 SATs Maths Arithmetic paper has been carefully analysed (Including scrutiny of the Mark analysis and layout). I have re-created five Year 6 Maths Arithmetic papers to closely resemble the content and layout of the 2018 SATs arithmetic paper. Ideal for Numeracy lessons in the build up to the SATs, Easter and booster groups and homework. Mark scheme included. £2
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Comprehension KS2
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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Comprehension KS2

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A popular novel in the United States and Mexico based on Pam Munoz Ryan's family's immigration story from Mexico to California. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. There are more than 15 comprehension questions focusing on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar R. Burroughs Comprehension KS2
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Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar R. Burroughs Comprehension KS2

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Classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster. This resource is ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes picture of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching.