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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.
Holes Reading Comprehension
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Holes Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Louis Sachar. 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 TES Shop.
The Christmas Story Reading Comprehension
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The Christmas Story Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the festival of Christmas, focusing on the Christmas story itself. 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 this topic in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
A Visit from St. Nicholas Reading Comprehension
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A Visit from St. Nicholas Reading Comprehension

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Twas the night before Christmas... With the text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the this popular poem by Clement C Moore. 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.
Eragon - Reading Comprehension
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Eragon - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from Eragon by Christopher Paolini (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Comprehension questions to match the two chapters provided - Answers to each comprehension for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Suitable for more able readers - give them a challenge!
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
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
The BFG - Reading Comprehension
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The BFG - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from The BFG 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 - 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 an assessment activity
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 - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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The BFG - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension and activity pack for The BFG by Roald Dahl contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six key chapters from The BFG: Chapters 1+2, 5, 11, 15, 18 and 21. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities for each focus chapter to use after reading - e.g. Character Profiles for Giants, Instructions for the Great Plan, Changing Standard BFG to Standard English and more!
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
The Iron Man - Reading Comprehension
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The Iron Man - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Iron Man by Ted Hughes (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. - Suitable assessment activity
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!
Kensuke's Kingdom Reading Comprehension
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Kensuke's Kingdom Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Kensuke's Kingdom 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. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Gangsta Granny - Activity Pack
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Gangsta Granny - Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension pack for Gangsta Granny contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six focus chapters of Gangsta Granny: Chapters 1, 6, 11, 18, 26 and 32. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Follow-up activities for children to complete, e.g. A Letter to Granny, Police Report for Ben's Disappearance - Great resource for follow-up work when reading the text for whole-glass guided reading or small-group work.
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.
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!
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!
Artemis Fowl-Reading Comprehension
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Artemis Fowl-Reading Comprehension

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This comprehension pack includes: - Opening chapter from Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) TWO OPTIONS FOR USE: - 1 x FULL chapter comprehension - questions and answers - 2x HALF-CHAPTER comprehensions and answers (chapter has been split in half with one comprehension for each half) - Both of these options are included in the pack 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
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.