Original Reading comprehension sheets with optional extension tasks on the Egyptians. They are aimed at year 3 and 4 (P4 and P5) and contain a variety of questions designed to develop retrieval, analysis, inference and choice skills. Table of contents: There are 4 text types. Information text on the Pyramids. An imagined interview with Howard Carter. An instruction text on mummification. A story extract on Egyptian childhood/home life.

A powerpoint summarising the strengths and weaknesses of Trotsky and Stalin with accompanying source work and question sheet. This was produced for teaching the EdExcel iGCSE Dictatorship in the USSR 1924-53 module, but could be used for other purposes.

A summary of the differences between the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks with some reflection questions. This can be used for GCSE/iGCSE candidates.

2 presentations and supporting worksheets that takes you through Stalin's tactics to overcome Trotsky. Includes source work and internet links. This was originally made for the EdExcel iGCSE Dictatorship and conflict in the USSR, 1924–53 module and there are exam style questions for this qualification. However, this could also be adapted and used for similar courses. The second lesson looks at the other leadership contenders, Kamenev, Zinoviev and Bukharin.

An overview timeline of key events in Russia from 1924-1938 with in-built links to videos and information and some reflection questions. This was produced to introduce the EdExcel iGCSE Dictatorship and Conflict in the USSR 1924-1953 module, but could be used for other purposes.

A document comparing Communism and Capitalism with a summary table worksheet for pupils to complete at the end. Ideal for introducing modules on Russia and the USSR, The Cold War, China or Superpower Rivalry in the 20th century for GCSE and IGCSE History.

Biographies/Profiles of Martin Luther King Jr, Oprah Winfrey, Olaudah Equiano and Mae Jamison with questions and activity suggestions on each. (Please note that for copyright reasons I have not been able to include photographs of all of them. However, files are in editable .doc format, for you to add a picture if you wish.)

These are original reading comprehensions aimed at years 5 and 6 and follow on from part 5 of my reading comprehension series. Questions are based on questions from the new style year 6 SATS papers. They are written by a specialist History teacher and examiner. Table of Contents 3 text types: 1. Chapter 6 of an original time-travel story set in the time of Robin Hood. 2. A non-fiction text about horses 3. A short story about honesty that could be used in a PSHE or RE focus. These sheets can be used a test, for guided reading or a stimulus for a history or PSHE lesson.

Powerpoint presentation with video links revising the Renaissance and its impact on Medicine. Summaries of Vesalius, Harvey and Paré and analysis of factor affecting medicine at this time. Pupils complete a summary worksheet that can be printed out on A4 or A3.

3 original texts and questions for reading comprehensions with answers: A story, a non-fiction text and a poem. There is a coal mining theme. All questions are based on the 2016 SATS reading paper and sample government materials. The story follows on from part 1, but also works as a stand-alone reading comprehension.

3 texts and questions loosely based around the theme of Robin Hood. Texts are: 1. The first chapter of an original story which is set in the time of Robin Hood. (Please note, this does not re-tell the legend of Robin Hood). 2. A non-fiction text about Robin Hood 3. A newspaper article, linked to the story. Questions are based on the year 6 SATS Reading paper 2016 and sample government materials. This is the first instalment in a series of reading comprehensions to follow.

Part of the same series as my Florence Nightingale worksheet. Reading comprehensions on Queen Victoria, The Workhouse, John Snow, Brunel and The Age of Railways. Useful as homework sheets or in class activities. Can be used as cross curricular with History, Science, Technology and other subjects.

Useful for studying the Victorians, the role of women in history and the history of nursing. Sheet can be used a pure reading comprehension or as a stimulus for further study. Question sheet and answers are provided.

A simplified account of Mary Seacole's life and work, with 10 questions, plus an extension task. Includes answers and suggested targets based on KS1 guided reading targets. Suitable for year 1 and 2, possibly with teacher input. Suitable for work on the Victorians or for Black History Month.