Ghosts: Legends, Science & Mystery – Differentiated Reading Comprehension KS2

Engage your students this spooky season with this differentiated non-fiction comprehension activity, designed to develop reading skills across a range of abilities. This ready-to-use resource explores the mystery of ghosts through engaging texts at three levels – perfect for Halloween or any time your class is exploring myths, legends, or critical thinking.

What is included:

• LA Worksheet: Ghosts – A simple, accessible text introducing key ideas and vocabulary with structured questions and a fun drama activity.
• MA Worksheet: The Truth About Ghosts – A mid-level text using clear non-fiction structure, followed by retrieval, inference, and opinion questions.
• HA Worksheet: Ghosts Legends Science and Mystery – A detailed, thought-provoking article with a glossary and higher-order questions promoting evidence-based reasoning and creative writing.

Key features:

• Differentiated by ability (LA, MA, HA)
• Editable Word documents – easy to adapt to your class
• Focus on key reading skills including inference, evidence, retrieval, comparison, and opinion writing
• Integrated glossary to support vocabulary development
• Linked to the National Curriculum (UK) and adaptable for IPC, PYP, or Common Core
• Ideal for Halloween, legends and myths units, or non-fiction comprehension practice

Perfect for:

• English and Literacy lessons
• Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 or Grades 4 to 8
• Whole-class differentiation or guided reading groups
• Homework, cover lessons, or themed weeks such as Halloween or storytelling