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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.
Alice in Wonderland Reading Comprehension
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Alice in Wonderland Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this classic text by Lewis Carroll. 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.
Matilda Reading Comprehension
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Matilda Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Roald Dahl. 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 or the Guided Reading Resources, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Carrie's War Reading Comprehension
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Carrie's War Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this classic text by Nina Bawden. 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.
Pig Heart Boy - Reading Comprehension
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Pig Heart Boy - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman (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. - A great introduction to this popular novel - could be used as an assessment piece.
The Diary of a Killer Cat - Guided Reading Resources
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The Diary of a Killer Cat - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 4 weeks - linked to the National Curriculum - A 'how-to' guide to use the resources in the pack - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete for each chapter, following their GR session. Activities include: Character Profile for Tuffy, Instructions for Cleaning a Rabbit and more! - A complete pack that is ready to print and go!
The BFG-Guided Reading Resources
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The BFG-Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for The BFG by Roald Dahl includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - linked to the National Curriculum - A 'how-to' guide to use the resources in the pack - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete for each chapter, following their GR session. Activities include: Character Profile for A Man-eating Giant, Instructions for The Great Plan and more! - A complete pack that is ready to print and go!
The Sheep-Pig - Reading Comprehension
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The Sheep-Pig - Reading Comprehension

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Opening two chapters from The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Each chapter has a matching comprehension - Answers to both comprehensions for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Text and questions can be used as an assessment activity
Christmas Comprehension - Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens
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Christmas Comprehension - Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens (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.
Street Child - Guided Reading Resources
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Street Child - Guided Reading Resources

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This Guided Reading Resources pack for Street Child includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - All planning linked to NC descriptors - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session - User Guide for resources/planning
Holes Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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Holes Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension and activity pack for Holes contains: - Reading Comprehensions for 7 focus chapters of Holes: Chapters 3, 7, 20, 30, 36, 43 and 47 - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities for each focus chapter, e.g. A letter home to Mum, a persuasive advert for Rattlesnack Venom Nail Polish...
How the Whale Got His Throat - Reading Comprehension
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How the Whale Got His Throat - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from How the Whale Got His Throat by Rudyard Kipling (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
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Reading Comprehension
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 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
Black Beauty - Reading Comprehension: Chapters 1-3
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Black Beauty - Reading Comprehension: Chapters 1-3

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Opening extract from Black Beauty by Anna Sewell (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) PRINT PDF PAGES 11-23 - 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. - Useful for an assessment activity
Mr Stink - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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Mr Stink - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension pack for Mr Stink contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six chapters of Mr Stink: Chapters 1, 4, 7, 11, 17 and 25. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Useful for use after guided reading or whole class reading - Follow-up activities for each chapter studied, e.g. A Menu for Mr Stink, Chloe's Diary and many more...
The Butterfly Lion - Reading Comprehension
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The Butterfly Lion - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo (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. - Great assessment piece
Stig of the Dump Reading Comprehension
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Stig of the Dump Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Stig of the Dump by Clive King (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. - Great assessment activity
Holes by Louis Sachar - Reading Comprehension
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Holes by Louis Sachar - Reading Comprehension

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This Holes comprehension pack includes: - The opening chapters of Holes by Louis Sachar (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated reading comprehension for 3 ability levels, with a tick system at the bottom of each comprehension to distinguish between each ability level. - Answers to match each comprehension for ease of marking. This is a great introduction to this text.
The Twits - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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The Twits - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This Twits reading comprehension pack contains: - Reading Comprehensions for EVERY chapter of The Twits by Roald Dahl - Due to short chapters, the chapters have been bundled into groups with comprehensions matching each group, but each chapter has been covered. - Chapters have been bundled as follows: 1-4, 5-8, 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-22, 23-26 - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities match each bundle of chapters, e.g. Creating your own trick, a Character Profile for Mr Twit and many more!
St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension
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St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension

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This St Patrick's Day reading comprehension pack includes: - Differentiated texts about St Patrick's Day - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text - Comprehension answers for each comprehension for ease of marking. - 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.