Primary English: Comprehension tasks

Develop your KS1 and KS2 pupils' comprehension skills with this hand-picked collection of classroom resources

Tes Resources Team

Young Child Writing To Demonstrate Comprehension Tasks Within Primary English Lessons

Build confidence when tackling comprehension using these activities and worksheets

Reading comprehension isn't just about reading a piece of text, you also need to be able to process the information you have read and understand what it means. Reading and comprehending what you have read is so part and parcel of everyday life that we can forget it is a skill that has to be taught at a young age. There are several strategies that have been developed to support reading comprehension in the classroom, one of the more popular ones being VIPERS (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarise or Sequence), this commonly taught acronym is used to support pupils as they are introduced to reading comprehension which ensures they are familiar with, and can answer a range of questions.

So whether you're reading fictional stories, non-fiction passages, poems, facts sheet or another text type, we have hand-picked a selection of reading activities, reading comprehension worksheets and work packs, designed to help pupils extract and analyse the right pieces of information with ease.

KS1 reading comprehension resources

From non-fiction topics including spring and the human body to poems and letter comprehensions, we have gathered together a range of resources from teachers in the Tes community. So, whether you’re looking for inspiration for your literacy lessons or resources that you can use in the classroom for everyday comprehension practice, look no further than this selection of activities.

Looking for KS1 optional Sats practice resources? Explore this hand-picked collection of resources.

Letters Comprehension
PercyPublishing

Letters Comprehension

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Ideal comprehension activities based on letter writing for Upper Year 1 and Year 2. There are 22 pages in the booklet giving students ample practice to understand letters and answer questions. There are also writing tasks included. The worksheets are clearly laid out with a wide variety of questions...
KS1 SATs Reading - The Human Body Comprehension
Blossoming Minds

KS1 SATs Reading - The Human Body Comprehension

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about the **human body**, with a focus on organs, blood and skin! The PDF booklet is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes **3 differentiated levels**. There are a range of what, how, and where ...
Autumn Reading  Comprehensions
hollyjack1

Autumn Reading Comprehensions

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Autumn themed reading comprehensions for KS1 This product contains 10 autumn themed reading comprehensions to use as part of your autumn topic. Titles - * Autumn * Trees * Apples * Harvest * Pumpkins * Animals * Conkers * Acorns * Squirrels * Hedgehogs Simple texts for children to read and answer 4 ...
Year 1 Reading Comprehension
akathryn27

Year 1 Reading Comprehension

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Four simple sheets to help children practise their reading comprehension skills. All three sheets will help the children improve their gathering information skills. Each text has 2 levels of difficulty and whilst they are aimed at Year 1, would be suitable for some Year R and 2 children also.
Poetry Comprehension Mini Pack
teachercellar

Poetry Comprehension Mini Pack

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This pack includes two mini workbooks covering two different poems. The first poem is titled 'Mrs Bear' and the second 'Farmyard Friends'. Both poems are original poems written by me. The pack includes questions and other activities. This is an ideal pack for KS1 or Lower Key Stage 2.

KS2 reading comprehension resources

From fictional stories and poems to non-fiction topics including space and Ancient Greece, we have gathered together a range of reading comprehension resources from teachers in the Tes community. So, whether you’re looking for inspiration for your English lessons or resources that you can use in the classroom for everyday comprehension practice in the run up to assessments or Sats, look no further than this selection of KS2 activities.

Looking for KS2 Sats practice resources? Explore this hand-picked collection of resources.

Howard Carter Diary Comprehension
Paul Flintham

Howard Carter Diary Comprehension

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A comprehension about the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. Includes PowerPoint and differentiated worksheets to suit three ability groups. Can lead on to extended writing with children continuing the diary themselves. Quality Ancient Egypt activity. Both PDF and Word files included.
Year 6 SATs Reading Comprehension - Spy
PrimaryPros

Year 6 SATs Reading Comprehension - Spy

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An intriguing short story about a spy who travels around the galaxy to take care of... undesireables. On this particular mission however, this spy gets a little more than he bargained for. A story that is perfect for reluctant boy readers. **This document has the following features:** An indiv...
Titanic Reading Comprehension
PrimaryWow

Titanic Reading Comprehension

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**A4 Double-sided Titanic Reading Comprehension.** * Differentiated question sheets (higher 16, lower 10) with answers. * 1 SAT style multiple choice question sheet. * Answers are included for all levels and styles of questions. *Reading sheet is a comprehensive overview which includes information a...
Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension and Writing Tasks
StayBeautifulByEmily

Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension and Writing Tasks

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Reading Comprehension based on ancient Greece (specifically tattoos as punishment for criminals). 6 high quality, attractively designed worksheets designed to pique pupils' interest and engage them in writing. Perfect for reading comprehension practice, homework tasks, guided reading sessions, SATs ...
Solar system comprehension
CDSEducation

Solar system comprehension

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This resource is ideal to be used to teach **Junior Cycle Science** **E an S 3: Students should be able to interpret data to compare the Earth with other planets and moons in the solar system, with respect to properties including mass, gravity, size, and composition.** A set of 8 fact literacy fa...
Y6 SATS Reading Poetry Practice
georgeandsmudge

Y6 SATS Reading Poetry Practice

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Y6 SATS Reading Poetry Practice This download is a Year 6 SATS poetry sample questions resource. There are two sample poems, each with 10 questions. The SATS style questions range from 1-3 marks, and I have provided answer sheets for each text. Included in this resource is an editable version and ...

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