This set of six comprehension tasks is designed for Year 5 children, focusing on non-fiction texts. Each task includes questions that challenge students to use a range of reading skills such as inference, prediction, summarizing, explanation, vocabulary understanding, and retrieval of key facts. The tasks aim to deepen comprehension and critical thinking through engaging content, helping children practice and apply their skills in understanding factual information. Full answers are provided to support learning and discussion in the classroom or at home.

These Key Stage 2 Reading Test Sample Papers are designed to closely resemble the style and structure of the 2024 SATs reading assessments for Year 6 students. Each paper includes three carefully selected texts—one fictional, one informational, and one non-fiction—covering a broad range of topics to engage and challenge young readers. The sample papers assess various reading skills, including: Comprehension: Understanding the main events, details, and purpose of the texts. Inference: Drawing conclusions based on clues from the text. Retrieval: Locating and identifying specific information. Vocabulary: Understanding the meaning of words in context. Interpretation and Justification: Explaining ideas and providing evidence from the text. Each paper includes a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended written questions, mirroring the variety of question types found in SATs assessments. Additionally, the sample papers come with a comprehensive answer key for self-marking or use by teachers. These resources are ideal for practice in preparation for SATs, developing reading fluency, and building confidence in a formal testing format.

This comprehensive pack includes 6 grammar test papers, each with 30 varied questions designed to challenge Year 6 students and prepare them for SATs grammar assessments. The questions are modeled after the 2023 and 2024 SATs papers, providing excellent practice for use both at home and in the classroom. Topics covered include: Sentence structure and punctuation (commas, apostrophes, semicolons, colons) Tenses (past, present, future, perfect, and continuous forms) Active and passive voice transformations Modal verbs and conjunctions Prepositions, adverbs, and adjectives Word classes (nouns, verbs, subjects, objects) Synonyms and antonyms Reported and direct speech Homophones and plurals Prefixes and suffixes Each paper is randomly mixed, ensuring a diverse range of grammar topics in every test. This format not only helps children solidify their understanding but also mimics the unpredictable nature of real SATs papers. Answers are provided at the end of each test, making it easy for students to self-check or for teachers and parents to assess progress. This pack is ideal for anyone seeking structured, challenging, and engaging grammar practice for Year 6 students.

This is a 2 week unit of literacy work for a Year 2 class based on “The Storm Whale” by Benji Davies, aligned with the UK Year 2 National Curriculum. Each lesson includes a learning intention, success criteria, starter, teacher input, differentiated main tasks, plenary, and homework suggestions. This unit aims to build literacy skills like sequencing, descriptive writing, character development, and problem-solving while encouraging creativity through the context of the book. Differentiated tasks and homework promote engagement and accommodate different learning needs.