10 texts- Reading Comprehension-VIPER pack 1

Enhance your teaching materials with this comprehensive pack of ten original texts, accompanied by fifteen thought-provoking questions, carefully designed to align with the VIPER strands. These texts have been specifically crafted to foster ambitious vocabulary, stimulating discussions, and deep learning experiences.

Originally created to support a high-ability group comprising mixed Year 5 and Year 6 students, these texts have the potential to be differentiated and utilized across different age groups. However, due to the vocabulary complexity, textual intricacy, and question depth, they are most suitable for KS2 or KS3 learners.

This meticulously curated pack includes a diverse range of genres to captivate students’ interest and expand their literary horizons:

1. Short Story - “Garry’s Glasses”
2. Recipe - “Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry”
3. Poem - “The Cockerel, The Cow and The Bear”
4. Report - “A Day Out at Birdoswald”
5. Biography - “Cleopatra: The Enigmatic Queen of Egypt”
6. Story - “Zephyr”
7. Non-Chronological Report - “Sea Turtles”
8. Diary Entry - “Breaktime Detention”
9. Newspaper - “Fearless Feline Rescued”
10. Poem - “Dinner”

Each text is individually taught, introducing a new text every week, allowing students to focus on and fully explore its unique qualities. The meticulously structured questions foster rich discussions, empowering students to comprehend and effectively respond to inquiries. Moreover, the accompanying example answers serve as valuable resources, enhancing students’ understanding and improving their reading and analytical skills.

Elevate your classroom experience with “Reading Comprehension - VIPER Pack 1” – a comprehensive resource that encourages critical thinking, vocabulary development, and an appreciation for diverse literary genres.