This reading comprehension supports a BBC news report of a recent discovery that orang-utans, which were previously thought to be herbivores, do on occasion eat meat.  Since humans and orang-utans share a common ancestor, this has led scientists to speculate about the diet of our early ancestors. The resource contains 3 differentiated worksheets, with content domain references and answers.

Scientists believe that they may have found traces of water on the surface of Mars.  Although the discovery has not yet been confirmed, it may pave the way for future manned exploration as water would be required for the production of rocket fuel as well as human consumption.  This comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text about the discovery. 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.

Scientists believe that a collapsing volcano 73,000 years ago caused a giant tsunami that engulfed a nearby uninhabited island.  This reading comprehension resource explains the discovery.

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

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

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.

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 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.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Earth article detailing some of the world’s largest species of spiders – a subject which is sure to capture the attention of pupils. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2, with the KS1 questions being drawn from the first half of the text.  It could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

Makers of Dolmio sauces took the unusual step of advising customers not to consume some of their products more than once each week.  This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsbeat article which explores whether other common foods are equally as bad as Dolmio. 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 questions support a BBC Newsround text explaining what is likely to happen next.  The text is written from a neutral standpoint, explaining what the result means in a factual way rather than giving an opinion of the outcome. 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 resource commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the biggest battles of WW1. The battle lasted five months and, in total, over a million soldiers were injured or killed. The resource supports a BBC Newsround text that explains what happened during the battle. 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.

A reading comprehension supporting a BBC Newsround text that describes some unusually adventurous animals. The resource contains 3 differentiated sets of questions complete with answers and content domain references.

This reading comprehension supports a text adapted from a BBC Newsround report. The text describes how the election result unfolded and what it means for the country. The resource contains 3 differentiated sets of questions complete with answers and content domain references.

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.

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.

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.

Following the meeting of international leaders in Johannesburg to discuss whether to implement a worldwide ban on the trade in ivory in an attempt to protect the elephant population, this comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which examines problems faced by Africa’s elephants. 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.

To coincide with the theme of World Health Day, this resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains what anxiety is and what young people should do if they feel anxious. The resource contains 2 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. 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 text which explains why scientists are concerned about retreating sea ice in the Arctic. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.