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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.
Black Beauty Reading Comprehension
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Black Beauty Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this classic text by Anna Sewell. 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 Secret Garden Reading Comprehension
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The Secret Garden Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Frances Hogdson Burnett 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 Silver Sword Reading Comprehension
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The Silver Sword Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this text by Ian Serraillier. 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 Chinese New Year Story Reading Comprehension
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The Chinese New Year Story Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the Chinese New Year Festival and the story behind the celebrations. 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 this topic in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo
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Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo

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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.
Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems
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Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems

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Do the children in your class need some structure when answering comprehension questions? Do they need to begin to explain themselves more clearly? Then these sentence stems are for you! This resource includes 20 sentence starters to use within whole class or guided reading sessions. Children can choose the stem that helps most with their answer and use it to scaffold their explanation.
Street Child - Reading Comprehension
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Street Child - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Street Child by Berlie Doherty (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.
The Midnight Fox Reading Comprehension
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The Midnight Fox Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Betsy Byars. 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.
Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension KS2
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Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension KS2

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This Remembrance Day comprehension pack includes: - Differentiated texts about Remembrance Day - Differentiated comprehension questions about Remembrance Day - Comprehension answers for each text for ease of marking. - DESCRIPTION UPDATE - each resource has a differentiated system using ticks. The 3 ticks at the bottom are for your most able readers, 2 ticks for middle ability and 1 tick for lower ability children. This could also be used for different year groups depending on the reading ability of the children.
Reading Assessment Conversion Chart Year 3
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Reading Assessment Conversion Chart Year 3

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Want a chart that converts the old reading assessment focuses to the new curriculum? This assessment grid will show you how the old AFs convert to the new statements from the National Curriculum. The grid also includes Key Performance Indicators highlighted in red for ease.
The Boy in the Dress - Reading Comprehension
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The Boy in the Dress - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams (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 each comprehension 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. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Fantastic Mr Fox - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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Fantastic Mr Fox - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This Fantastic Mr Fox reading comprehension and activity pack contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six key chapters of Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl: Chapters 1, 3, 10, 12, 16 and 17. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities for each chapter studied, e.g. Diary of Mr Fox, Invitation to a Fox's Feast etc...
Michael Morpurgo Reading Comprehension Bundle
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Michael Morpurgo Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A variety of texts by Michael Morpurgo to engage and challenge your pupils. All resources in this bundle have: - A text for children to read from popular texts by this author - Follow up comprehensions for each text, mostly differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks of guided reading resources ready for you to use
The Witches - Reading Comprehension
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The Witches - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from The Witches by Roald Dahl (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 each comprehension 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. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Roald Dahl Reading Comprehension Bundle
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Roald Dahl Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A variety of Roald Dahl 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, mostly differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks of guided reading resources ready for you to use
Festivals and Special Days Reading Comprehension Bundle
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Festivals and Special Days Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A wide variety of texts to engage and challenge your KS2 pupils. All resources in this bundle have: - A text written about the festival/special day - differentiated three ways - Follow up comprehensions for each text, differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking
'The Classics' Reading Comprehension Bundle
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'The Classics' Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A wide variety of modern and original classics to engage and challenge your Y5/Y6 pupils. All resources in this bundle have: - A text for children to read from popular children's classics - Follow up comprehensions for each text, differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks worth of guided reading resources at your fingertips!
Year 5 Reading Comprehension Bundle
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Year 5 Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A wide variety of texts to engage and challenge your Y5 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, differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks worth of guided reading resources at your fingertips!