A reading comprehension about computer hacking.

A reading comprehension using texts telling the life story of holocaust survivors.  Contains differentiated texts and questions with content domain references.

30 years ago Stonehenge was recognised as one of the first World Heritage Sites in the UK. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text that explains why. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

This reading comprehension supports a child friendly biography of American activist Ruby Bridges. After segregated schools were banned in the southern stated of America, Ruby became the first black child to attend what had previously been a whites only school. The biography explains what school was like for Ruby. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

This reading comprehension investigates the shocking problem of food wastage in the UK.  Driven by supermarket cosmetic standards and cheap offers to encourage consumers to buy more than they need, millions of tons of food are thrown away each year. This reading comprehension uses a BBC News report which investigates the issue and contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2.  It could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

This reading comprehension uses a BBC Newsround article to investigate the human side of the conflict in Syria.  A twelve year old girl explains why her family left Syria and what it was like to live in a refugee camp before they were able to move to the UK. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2.  It supports learning in SMSC and could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question

This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround report about the discovery of a new species of orang-utan. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. Answers and content domain references are included for each question.

In Chinese communities all over the world, people are celebrating the new year. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains how the new year celebrated and why it is on a different date each year. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround report about some of Britain’s young paralympic hopefuls.  In addition to supporting reading this text will promote SMSC themes and disability awareness. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2.  It could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

A reading comprehension using a BBC Newsround report into the bombing of Hiroshima

This resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why people wear poppies. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading in KS3. Answers for the questions are included, as are content domain references in line with the SATs reading tests.

This reading comprehension supports a text from BBC Newsround which explains who Princess Diana was and why she is currently in the news. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. Each question has a SATs content domain reference and answers are provided.

With hurricanes and other storms currently in the news, this resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why storms are given names. The resource contains links to the original text where video links can be found to support a lesson, a version of the text formatted for easy printing and 3 sets of questions differentiated for pupils throughout KS1 and 2 (the resource is also suitable for supporting readers in KS3). Answers and content domain references are also included.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that covers the events in Zimbabwe and answers the question 'what is a coup?'. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading in KS3. Answers and content domain references are included for each question.

This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which covers the announcement of the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable to support reading in KS3. Aswers and content domain references are included for the questions which are in the format of the SATs writing test.

Following the death of Fidel Castro this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text explaining who he was and why he was important. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question. The resource is also available as part of our reading comprehension subscription.

Following the inauguration of the US President, Donald Trump, BBC Newsround published a text about the inauguration ceremony. This reading comprehension supports the text which contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

As the government announces the controversial decision to expand Heathrow this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround report explaining what it means. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

The government recently announced plans to ban the sale of products containing micro-beads. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC News text which explains why the ban is to be introduced. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

The Zika virus has been one of the big stories of recent weeks, and has even been described as ‘the next ebola’.  This reading comprehension uses a BBC Newsround report, explaining what the virus is and how it spreads. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2.  It could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.