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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.
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 BIG Book Quiz
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The BIG Book Quiz

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Do you fancy giving your class the ultimate reading challenge? Want to find out how many books they've REALLY read? Need a quiz for World Book Day? Then the BIG Book Quiz is the right quiz for you! This resource includes: - Powerpoints with quiz questions - one with multiple choice (EASIER) and one without (HARDER) - Answer sheets for either quiz - Answers on a Powerpoint to share with the class From The Gruffalo to Harry Potter, this quiz is suitable for all readers. Why not set up teams and give them a fun, challenging and exciting book quiz!
Christmas Comprehension - The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher
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Christmas Comprehension - The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher

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- Opening extract from The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher (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.
Fantastic Mr Fox Reading Comprehension
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Fantastic Mr Fox 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 Y3/4, 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.
A Christmas Carol Reading Comprehension
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A Christmas Carol Reading Comprehension

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With the opening chapter of the A Christmas Carol included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about this popular text by Charles Dickens. 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.
Year 4 Reading Comprehension Bundle
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Year 4 Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A wide variety of texts to engage and challenge your Y4 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 materials
Fantastic Mr Fox - Guided Reading Resources
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Fantastic Mr Fox - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks for Fantastic Mr Fox - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Focus questions for the teacher to ask during GR sessions, linked to the National Curriculum - Activities for children to complete after each session, e.g. A Diary of Mr Fox, An Invitation to a Fox's Feast and many more!
The Silver Sword - Reading Comprehension
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The Silver Sword - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers provided 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.
Christmas Comprehension - A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
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Christmas Comprehension - A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig (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.
Private Peaceful - Reading Comprehension
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Private Peaceful - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Private Peaceful 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 - 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. - Suitable for use as a follow up activity or introduction to this text
Christmas Comprehensions - Author Bundle
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Christmas Comprehensions - Author Bundle

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This bundle of Christmas comprehensions include texts, questions and answers from the following/books authors: - A Boy Called Christmas - Matt Haig - The Girl Who Saved Christmas - Matt Haig - Mistletoe and Murder - Robin Stevens - The Christmasaurus - Tom Fletcher - A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens All extracts with kind permission of Love Reading 4 Kids
The Graveyard Book Reading Comprehension
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The Graveyard Book Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Neil Gaiman. 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.
Mr Stink - Guided Reading Resources
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Mr Stink - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for Mr Stink includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - all questions linked to the National Curriculum - Comprehension questions and answers for specific focus chapters - Follow up activities for each focus chapter, for children to complete following their GR session, e.g. Design a Menu for Mr Stink, Chloe’s Diary and many more…
The Diary of a Killer Cat - Reading Comprehension
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The Diary of a Killer Cat - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Comprehension questions to match the text provided - Answers for the comprehension for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity
The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension
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The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Text split into two parts (p.1-5 and p.6-11) with matching comprehensions - 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
Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension
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Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson (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. - Can be used as a reading assessment activity
Carrie's War - Reading Comprehension
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Carrie's War - Reading Comprehension

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This Carrie's War reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from Carrie's War by Nina Bawden (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.
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...
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.
Gangsta Granny - Reading Comprehension
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Gangsta Granny - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from Gangsta Granny by David Walliams (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE JUST PRINT CHAPTER 1 - THE COMPREHENSIONS MATCH THIS CHAPTER ONLY. - 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