World War One Reading: Armistice 2018. Comprehension Package.

2018 marks the centenary of the end of World War One.

This collection of four reading comprehensions, aimed at 10-14 year olds, tests children’s comprehension, retrieval, inference and deduction skills through a range of informative and enlightening texts.

It will also promote reflective and engaging classroom discussion as children discover more about this important chapter in the world’s history. For this reason, it is ideal for research projects.

Each activity has questions and answers, with an indication of how many marks are on offer at the end of each question. This is particularly helpful for children preparing for reading tests and exams, encouraging them to give fuller answers where required.

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CONTENTS

The Soldier who helped to end the war:
The heroic story of a British officer who went behind enemy lines to secure the masterplan for the fearsome Hindenburg defences – a mission that many believe helped to end the war more quickly.

America declares war:
How America moved from neutrality to war; and how their actions were crucial in securing an Allied victory.

The Armistice:
The world celebrates as the peace treaty is signed in a railway carriage – but the war rumbles on right until the bitter end.

We Will Remember Them:
A look at the Flanders Fields poem, followed by information about Remembrance and Veteran’s Day; and the significance of the poppy.