A fiction text based on the history topic of WW1 trenches and can be used to boost reading in History lessons. It can also be used as an example of writing for pupils to look at the language used. The text is based on a soldier’s memory of being in the trenches with a focus on inference questions.

SATs reading paper based on the cross curricular theme of Victorian children. This resource includes questions and answers and could be used in history lessons to boost reading in Year 6. The texts are quite challenging and many of the questions are based on inference questions.

A KS2 SATs style reading task including text, questions and answers. The text has a cross curricular theme of Viking sagas and can be used as an example of further depth writing. The text can be a stand alone reading task or used as a writing task that can be extended by pupils. Use in KS2 as an example of the new reading paper question types or with any study of the Vikings and Viking sagas.

Four examples of history based texts which can help boost cross curricular writing. These are examples and ideas about writing fiction texts in KS2 and are designed for more able pupils to use as inspiration. The accompanying presentations contain information to boost vocab and understanding.