Reading Display, Instant Reading Corner Display, Reading Area Signs
Instantly make your Reading Area a place children want to be with this gorgeous "Where will your reading take you? " display.
Print out, stick onto card and fasten to a stick for a sign-post effect. Scroll down to the bottom of the PDF to find two editable signs allow you to add additional text.
Pack includes 2 pdf files with:
18 destination signs - 2 per sheet of A4
2 signs for you to add your own text
1 “Where will your reading take you?” banner - 60cm long
Designed to open with the free version of Adobe Reader. Scroll to the last page to enter your own text. Simply click on the text and type.
SATS - 100 reading questions organised by content domain, created for SATS revision. This is a popular revision tool for the Y6 Reading SATS test! The resource can be used all year round to help prepare pupils for the requirements of the KS2 test or as a last minute revision tool.
Get ready for the KS2 reading assessments with this SATS Question Generator! Covering all of the reading content domains, you can use this SATS revision resource to practise the different types of questions that might come up in the KS2 SATS paper.
Select one of the following modes:
- Choose a particular reading content domain to revise
- Practise those tricky 3-mark questions where pupils often lose marks
- Revise fiction/non-fiction/poetry questions
- Random mode, giving you a mixture of all types of questions
The SATs revision resource also includes handy hints and tips to help pupils in the test. Perfect for teachers to use as morning work, lesson starters or revision sessions or alternatively for pupils to practise independently at school or at home. Each slide contains a short passage in the style of the reading SATS papers and then a question to answer.
This is a must-have resource for Y6 pupils working towards their reading SATS tests!
You might also like our similar resource: Y6 SATS Question Generator: SPAG
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Explore Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with two reading levels and 18 engaging activities, including differentiated word searches and crosswords!
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr – Differentiated Reading Comprehension for KS2-KS3
Help your pupils discover the traditions and spiritual meaning of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with this comprehensive reading pack. Features two differentiated texts and varied activities suitable for different abilities:
Lower Level (Years 4-6)
An accessible text introducing key concepts like fasting, prayer, and Eid celebrations. Perfect for younger readers or those needing additional support.
Higher Level (Years 6-9)
A more detailed exploration ideal for confident readers, offering deeper insights into Islamic customs and traditions.
Both texts cover essential topics including the purpose of fasting, moon sighting, Laylat al-Qadr, traditional meals, and charitable giving (Zakat).
What’s Included:
At each reading level, students will engage with differentiated activities designed to deepen understanding and reinforce learning:
Mixed-Style Question Sheets: Includes vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false activities, and written response questions to foster critical thinking.
True or False Activities: Assesses understanding of key cultural and spiritual elements.
Multiple Choice Quizzes: Two versions for the higher level (4-page and 2-page) and two for the lower level (both double-sided) to effectively assess comprehension.
Cloze Summary Activity: Strengthens vocabulary retention while reinforcing the text’s main ideas.
2 Crossword Puzzles: Fun, engaging activities that expand vocabulary and comprehension.
Differentiated Wordsearch: Introduces key Ramadan vocabulary at each level, supporting vocabulary retention and spelling.
Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Double-sided for reflective practice, providing opportunities for deeper engagement with the text.
Sequencing Activity and Short Summary Cloze: Exclusive to the higher-level text to reinforce comprehension and key ideas.
Answer Keys: Included for all activities.
Looking for more resources on Islamic culture? Check out my Introduction to Islam Reading Comprehension Worksheets, which pair perfectly with this Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr pack. Save by purchasing as a bundle—providing a thoughtful introduction to Islamic beliefs and customs!
The Easter Story – Differentiated Reading Comprehension for KS2
Two reading levels, 22 engaging worksheets, differentiated wordsearches, and crosswords to captivate your students while learning about the Easter Story!
Introduce your Key Stage 2 pupils to the inspiring story of Easter with this educational and engaging reading comprehension pack. Perfect for exploring key events of Holy Week and the significance of Jesus’s resurrection, this resource features two differentiated texts and a wide range of activities to support diverse learners.
Lower Level (550L–750L, suitable for Years 3–4)
This simplified version uses clear, accessible language and short, straightforward sentences. It introduces younger or less confident readers to the key moments in the Easter story, including Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his death, and resurrection.
Higher Level (850L–1000L, suitable for Years 5–7)
A more detailed version designed for advanced readers, offering a nuanced account of Holy Week. It explores Jesus’s final days, teachings, and the significance of his resurrection with more sophisticated language and ideas.
Both versions provide rich, engaging information about Easter traditions, including the symbolism of the cross, Holy Communion, and Easter Sunday celebrations.
What’s Included:
With 22 supporting worksheets in total (11 for each reading level), pupils will engage in differentiated activities to deepen understanding and reinforce learning:
Mixed-Style Question Sheets: Includes vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false activities, and written response questions to foster critical thinking.
True or False Activities: Three differentiated levels to assess comprehension of key events and themes.
Multiple Choice Quizzes: Three versions for the higher-level text and two for the lower-level text to effectively assess comprehension.
Cloze Summary Activity: Reinforces main ideas and builds vocabulary retention.
2 Crossword Puzzles: Fun activities that expand vocabulary and comprehension.
Differentiated Wordsearches: Introduces Easter-themed vocabulary, supporting spelling and retention.
Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Double-sided worksheets for reflective practice.
Sequencing Activity: Exclusive to the higher-level text, reinforcing understanding of chronological events.
Short Summary Cloze Activity: Develops summarisation skills and reinforces key ideas.
Answer Keys
Looking for more resources? Check out:
Christianity Reading Comprehension: Two Levels
Christian Patron Saints: Reading Comprehension
World Religions Differentiated Reading and Activity Bundle
Are you looking for a display to showcase a love of reading in your school?
This display pack contains everything you need to recreate this display in your setting.
Featuring over 200 book covers, organised by colour.
All you need to do is print and trim and then you can create a stunning display that will be the talk of your school!
Documents included
Head Silhoutete
Title
Red Book Covers x2
Orange Book Covers x2
Yellow Book Covers x2
Green Book Covers x2
Blue Book Covers x2
Dark Blue Book Covers x2
Purple Book Covers x2
Reading Display, Book Corner Display, Printable Display Pack
Make your Reading Area gorgeous with this reading display!
Beautifully designed with over 80 different patterned butterflies, a book image, lettering and handy tips sheet, this display pack contains everything you need for a quick, effortless display.
Simply download, print, cut out and display!
Pack contains
21 butterfly PDF printable sheets - each butterfly is approx. 12 cm
4 lettering PDF printable sheets - letters approx 9 cm tall
1 book image PDF printable sheet - approx 54 cm wide, designed to print on 2xA4
1 printing and assembling tips sheet
This pack contains wall displays and flash cards explaining the processes and some hints/tips for the six reading strategies of Active Literacy.
These are based off the guidance for (Scottish) Active Literacy stages 4/5 and 6/7 and will be useful for children working within these stages of AL.
If you find these useful, please share some feedback!
Thank you :)
Guided Reading Question Slips & Power Points for The Last Wild up to chapter 18 (Ashley Booth Style - Ready to Use)
A complete guided reading resource pack featuring printable question slips and matching Power Points, all written in the popular Ashley Booth style.
Perfect for Year 5, with a range of carefully structured question types: vocabulary, retrieval, inference, explain, summary, compare and contrast, and prediction.
The question slips are designed to be printed, trimmed, and stuck straight into books - ideal for independent work or group tasks.
Power Points are included to guide class discussions in whole-class reading sessions.
No prep required - everything you need for rich, engaging guided reading, all in one place!
Week 5 Chocolate Cake
Whole class reading/extract comprehension/guided reading resource with an adaptive teaching approach for independent tasks (3 levels of differentiation).
3 lessons which can be taught across one week depending on your timetable or over 3 weeks. The lesson duration is between 30-45 minutes.
Each lesson covers a different reading focus:
Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and prediction
Lesson 2 - Retrieval and inference
Lesson 3 - Sequence/summarise/explain
Included is the text extract linked to the lesson; a main teaching presentation which is delivered whole class with opportunities to practice the skill needed for the independent task. This covers a blurb, information about the author, practice questions based specifically on the skill being taught and a differentiated/adapted independent task (3 levels).
The independent task is sized to fit on a sticky labels (A4 page with 4 labels) which pupils stick into reading comprehension books to then answer the questions.
The texts chosen are specific to the ability of Year 3 and Year 4 but due to the nature of whole class reading, are suitable for those working below ARE.
There are 8 weeks (24 lessons) in this block to cover a half term which have been uploaded separately, week by week.
If you have time (ha!), please leave us a review. We would love to hear your feedback.
The importance of reading Assembly - Assembly Topic: Books, literacy and Reading. All about the benefits of reading.
Each Assembly Contains:
1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Clear structure, Assessment of Learning, Beautiful presentation, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides & Thoughtful Questioning)
Designed by Specialists
Mapped against Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core themes and Requirements
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Guided Reading questions for every Chapter of “The Explorer” by Katherine Rundell. Questions are written in KS2 SATs style and are labeled with question type - Retrieval, Vocabulary, Inference, Explain. 5 questions per Chapter. Can be used for whole class activity, small guided group work or even homework. Most suitable for Year 5 and 6.
Enhance your teaching materials with this comprehensive pack of ten original texts, accompanied by fifteen thought-provoking questions, carefully designed to align with the VIPER strands. These texts have been specifically crafted to foster ambitious vocabulary, stimulating discussions, and deep learning experiences.
Originally created to support a high-ability group comprising mixed Year 5 and Year 6 students, these texts have the potential to be differentiated and utilized across different age groups. However, due to the vocabulary complexity, textual intricacy, and question depth, they are most suitable for KS2 or KS3 learners.
This meticulously curated pack includes a diverse range of genres to captivate students’ interest and expand their literary horizons:
Short Story - “Garry’s Glasses”
Recipe - “Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry”
Poem - “The Cockerel, The Cow and The Bear”
Report - “A Day Out at Birdoswald”
Biography - “Cleopatra: The Enigmatic Queen of Egypt”
Story - “Zephyr”
Non-Chronological Report - “Sea Turtles”
Diary Entry - “Breaktime Detention”
Newspaper - “Fearless Feline Rescued”
Poem - “Dinner”
Each text is individually taught, introducing a new text every week, allowing students to focus on and fully explore its unique qualities. The meticulously structured questions foster rich discussions, empowering students to comprehend and effectively respond to inquiries. Moreover, the accompanying example answers serve as valuable resources, enhancing students’ understanding and improving their reading and analytical skills.
Elevate your classroom experience with “Reading Comprehension - VIPER Pack 1” – a comprehensive resource that encourages critical thinking, vocabulary development, and an appreciation for diverse literary genres.
This complete reading fluency resource aims to improve children’s reading fluency, prosody, comprehension and confidence.
With over 110 ready made texts/lessons, this resource comes with an overview, where everything is clearly explained.
It caters for children with a reading age of 5, 6, 7 and 8 - perfect for a range of primary aged children who are working behind.
It begins with reading age 5, where phonetically decodable words are used. Texts work on each phase and set from phase 2-5.
It then provides a range of fiction and non-fiction texts for reading ages 6-8.
There are common exception words in each text and each text comes with three comprehension questions, designed to be easy and build confidence.
Year 6 reading SATs intervention designed to stretch pupils working at the expected standard towards greater depth, using challenging SATs-style texts and questions that demand inference, comparison, sequencing, and summarising.
Ideal for small-group intervention or targeted support for higher attainers, this pack focuses on the skills required for greater depth: interpreting complex language, justifying answers with evidence, and maintaining accuracy across longer, more demanding texts.
✔ This pack contains three challenging texts, with three lessons per text
✔ Lessons develop higher-order reading skills, including inference, comparison, sequencing, and summarising
✔ Carefully pitched to stretch pupils beyond the expected standard
✔ Includes structured teacher input with guided questioning and live modelling
✔ Full answer book included with model answers and marking guidance
✔ Ready-to-use intervention sessions with no additional preparation
✔ Supports depth, precision, and confidence with SATs-style questioning
✔ Texts are taken from the Boost Comprehension scheme
✔ Suitable for pupils aiming to achieve greater depth (GDS)
Texts included
The Adventure of the Speckled Band (Excerpt – Classic Fiction)
✔ Retrieving information
✔ Understanding vocabulary in context
✔ Making inferences
White Fang – Excerpt 2 (Classic Fiction)
✔ Retrieving information
✔ Making inferences
✔ Comparing
Robert Falcon Scott (Diary Entry – Non-fiction)
✔ Retrieving information
✔ Understanding vocabulary in context
✔ Making inferences
✔ Summarising
✔ Comparing
✔ Sequencing
These texts have been carefully selected for their language complexity, implicit meaning, and higher cognitive demand, closely mirroring the challenge of the reading SATs at greater depth.
Extra practice
Twenty Minute Text – Mixed Practice: Captain Cook (Information Text)
✔ Supports timed, independent SATs-style practice
✔ Helps pupils apply skills accurately while building stamina
Search ‘Boost Primary’ to explore the full range of Boost Primary resources, created by experienced school leaders and used by schools nationwide.
Continue the SATs Reading Journey with our ready-to-teach packs:
Reading SATs Preparation Pack 1 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons)
Reading SATs Preparation Pack 2 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons
Reading SATs Preparation Pack 3 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons)
Complete Year 6 Reading SATs Bundle (27 Lessons / 9 Texts)
KS2 reading SATs practice texts designed to mirror sections two and three of the Year 6 SATs reading paper. Ideal for building reading stamina and confidence through short, focussed comprehension practice.
Boost Primary’s Twenty Minute Texts pack provides manageable, low-stakes SATs-style comprehension activities that allow pupils to practise question types without completing a full reading paper.
These texts replicate the structure and question style typically seen in sections two and three of the KS2 reading test, helping pupils become familiar with SATs-style questioning in carefully structured, short practice sessions.
The pack includes:
✔ Four carefully structured texts across a range of genres
✔ Mixed-question activities reflecting SATs-style question domains
✔ Clear mark schemes for efficient marking
✔ Separate text, question and answer booklets
✔ Data-informed design based on analysis of texts two and three from the last seven KS2 reading SATs papers (word count, genre balance and question domain weighting)
Text Sequence
The texts are provided in this order to build challenge across the pack:
Text 1: Keeping the Lights On – Information text
Text 2: Fog Over Mistbay – Modern fiction extract
Text 3: Robinson Crusoe – Classic fiction extract
Text 4: Between Two Crowds – Poem
The order moves from information and narrative texts towards texts that require more inference and interpretation.
Perfect for:
✔ Year 6 SATs preparation
✔ Reading booster groups
✔ Spring term practice
✔ Intervention sessions
✔ Low-stakes assessment
✔ Building reading stamina over time
Want More SATs Reading Practice?
Reading SATs Preparation Pack 1 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons)
Reading SATs Preparation Pack 2 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons
Reading SATs Preparation Pack 3 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons)
Complete Year 6 Reading SATs Bundle (27 Lessons / 9 Texts)
Year 6 Reading SATs Intervention – Expected Standard
Year 6 Reading SATs Intervention – Greater Depth
The Complete Y6 SATS Preparation and Intervention Bundle
Search ‘Boost Primary’ to explore the full range of Boost Primary resources, created by experienced school leaders and used by schools nationwide.
Prince William recently spoke out about the plight of elephants in China.
This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC News article which investigates the real threat to China's elephants - habitat destruction.
3 differentiated worksheets of questions are included.
Reading comprehension sheets using the VIPERS style
Vocabulary
Inference
Predict
Explain
Retrieve
Summarise/ Sequence
APE = Answer, Prove Explain
Reading comprehension that I use for weekly homework in Year 5. I have included the extracts of the texts and questions.
Resources are free but if you would like to donate a book to our class library that would be lovely.https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/9YJ1CA1UU691?ref_=wl_share
Two sides of A4, the first showing two pictograms for students to read from, and the second requiring students to complete two of their own. As an extension, students could be asked to create their own pictogram to represent students in the room?