Literacy and topic resources for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Resources are either free or value for money as I believe that every £ spent should relieve stress, lessen your workload and advance your students' experiences in school.
Literacy and topic resources for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Resources are either free or value for money as I believe that every £ spent should relieve stress, lessen your workload and advance your students' experiences in school.
Four BOOM Card™ reading comprehension activities with comprehension and grammar questions about four of the greatest U.S. Presidents throughout U.S. HIstory. The digital activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 learning about U.S. History.
The individual resources look into:
1 - George Washington
2 - Thomas Jefferson
3 - Abraham Lincoln
4 - Theodore Roosevelt
Ideal for distance learning, the activities can be completed on tablets, phones or computers. The resources also come in PDF format so they can be printed and used in the classroom.
For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resources come with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and have lots of useful links to support you using the activities.
The activities require NO PREP and have several bodies of texts that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the texts to find the comprehension and grammar answers. The BOOM Cards™ activities are self-marking, with a teacher answer sheet provided in the PDF.
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Four BOOM Card™ reading comprehension activities with comprehension and grammar questions about four historical American sport superstars. The digital activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 learning about sport, the Olympics or U.S. History.
The individual resources look into:
1 - Jesse Owens
2 - Jackie Robinson
3 - Muhammed Ali
4 - Michael Jordan
Ideal for distance learning, the activities can be completed on tablets, phones or computers. The resources also come in PDF format so they can be printed and used in the classroom.
For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resources come with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and have lots of useful links to support you using the activities.
The activities require NO PREP and have several bodies of texts that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the texts to find the comprehension and grammar answers. The BOOM Cards™ activities are self-marking, with a teacher answer sheet provided in the PDF.
Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
Four reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about four young women who have changed the world. The Google Form activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6 learning about World History or for Women’s History Month.
When downloaded these resources include printable versions of the reading comprehensions and PDFs with a link that allow you to copy the Google Forms documents and save them in your Google Drive.
The activities can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
This bundle contains the following reading comprehension activities:
1 – Greta Thunberg
2 – Ruby Bridges
3 – Anne Frank
4 – Malala Yousafzai
Time allowance to complete each of the ten activities:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
30-40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess each activity:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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Four reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about four key figures from modern-day sports. The Google Form activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.
When downloaded these resources include printable versions of the reading comprehensions and PDFs with a link that allow you to copy the Google Forms documents and save them in your Google Drive.
The activities can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
This bundle contains the following reading comprehension activities:
1 – LeBron James
2 – Lionel Messi
3 – Usain Bolt
4 - Serena Williams
Time allowance to complete each of the ten activities:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
30-40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess each activity:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
A World War II reading comprehension activity book with six activities that timeline the war. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn key facts about the Second World War whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes the following activities:
Outbreak of World War 2
Overview of World War 2
The Blitz on Britain
Attack on Pearl Harbor
VE Day
Atomic Bombs & VJ Day
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Six informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with eight questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Six crossword puzzles & six wordsearches to consolidate learning
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance to complete:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in November or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
Abraham Lincoln, who was elected as president on the 6th November 1860.
The famous scientist, Marie Curie, who was born on the 7th November 1867.
The famous French artist, Claude Monet, who was born on the 14th November 1840.
The English monarch, Elizabeth I, who became queen at the age of just 25, on the 17th November 1558.
The U.S. President Joe Biden, who was born on the 20th November 1942.
American president, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on the 22nd November 1963.
Evolutionist Charles Darwin, who publish The Origin of the Species on the 24th November 1859.
The settlement of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, which took place on the 25th November 1621.
Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered by Howard Carter on the 26th November 1922.
The British war time prime minister, Winston Churchill, who was born on the 30th November 1874.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with five close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes five individual activities on:
An Overview of Ancient Mesopotamia
Advances from Ancient Mesopotamia
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Hammurabi’s Code
Sargon of Akkad
Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task and crossword puzzle.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Five informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each has a crossword puzzle and wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with five reading comprehension passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Egypt. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes five individual activities on:
An Overview of Ancient Egypt
Cleopatra
Tutankhamun
Thutmose III
Ramesses II
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Five informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with five reading comprehension passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Egypt. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes five individual activities on:
An Overview of Ancient Egypt
Cleopatra
Tutankhamun
Thutmose III
Ramesses II
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Five informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in November or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
Abraham Lincoln, who was elected as president on the 6th November 1860.
The famous scientist, Marie Curie, who was born on the 7th November 1867.
The end of World War 1, which ended on the 11th November 1918, and the Treaty of Versailles that followed.
The famous French artist, Claude Monet, who was born on the 14th November 1840.
The English monarch, Elizabeth I, who became queen at the age of just 25, on the 17th November 1558.
The U.S. President Joe Biden, who was born on the 20th November 1942.
American president, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on the 22nd November 1963.
The settlement of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, which took place on the 25th November 1621.
Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered by Howard Carter on the 26th November 1922.
The British war time prime minister, Winston Churchill, who was born on the 30th November 1874.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Each with a crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in December or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
The book includes individual activities on:
Rosa Parks, who was arrested on the 1st December 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus; the event gave birth to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base, Pearl Harbor, which took place on the 7th December 1941 and brought America into World War II.
George Washington, the first American president who died at the age of sixty-seven on the 14th December 1799.
The Boston Tea Party, which happened on the 16th December 1773 when the Sons of Liberty group destroyed a shipment of tea; this eventually led to the start of the American Revolutionary War.
The first powered flight by the famous Wright Brothers, which took place on the 17th December 1903.
Vincent van Gogh, the famous Dutch artist, who cut off his left year whilst in a rage on the 23rd December 1888.
Santa Claus, who does his yearly present deliveries all around the world on the 24th December.
The Charles Dickens’ character, Ebenezer Scrooge, who was visited by three ghosts on the 24th December 1825.
Isaac Newton, the famous English scientist, who was born on the 25th December 1642.
Christmas Around the World, which looks at some of the traditions that take place on the 25th December each year.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten close reading passages focused on key events in December or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity… The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
Rosa Parks, who was arrested on the 1st December 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus; the event gave birth to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base, Pearl Harbor, which took place on the 7th December 1941 and brought America into World War II.
George Washington, the first American president who died at the age of sixty-seven on the 14th December 1799.
The Boston Tea Party, which happened on the 16th December 1773 when the Sons of Liberty group destroyed a shipment of tea; this eventually led to the start of the American Revolutionary War.
The first powered flight by the famous Wright Brothers, which took place on the 17th December 1903.
Vincent van Gogh, the famous Dutch artist, who cut off his left year whilst in a rage on the 23rd December 1888.
Santa Claus, who does his yearly present deliveries all around the world on the 24th December.
The Charles Dickens’ character, Ebenezer Scrooge, who was visited by three ghosts on the 24th December 1825.
Isaac Newton, the famous English scientist, who was born on the 25th December 1642.
The Battle of Trenton, which took place during the American Revolutionary War on the 25th December 1776.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with eight reading comprehension passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Rome. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes eight individual activities on:
An Overview of Ancient Rome
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Constantine
Spartacus
Hannibal
Cleopatra
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Eight informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with seven reading comprehension passages focused on each of the new seven wonders of the world. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about the wonders whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes seven individual activities on:
Petra, in Jordan
The Taj Mahal, in India
Machu Picchu, in Peru
The Colosseum, in Italy
Christ the Redeemer, in Brazil
Chichen Itza, in Mexico
The Great Wall of China
Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Seven informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in January or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
The famous English scientist, Stephen Hawking, who was born on the 8th January 1942.
The famous pilot, Amelia Earhart, who became the first female to fly across the Atlantic solo on the 11th January 1935.
The famous founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, who was born on the 17th January 1706.
The famous Roman general and friend of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, who was born on the 14th January 83 BC.
The American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, who was born on the 15th January 1929.
The famous English author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne, who was born on the 18th January 1882.
The Gold Rush that started in California on the 24th January 1848, as people came from all around the world in search of wealth.
The famous American abstract artist, Jackson Pollock, who was born on the 28th January 1912.
The Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, which was first performed on the 29th January 1595
The famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson, who was born on the 31st January 1919.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in January or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
The famous English scientist, Stephen Hawking, who was born on the 8th January 1942.
The famous pilot, Amelia Earhart, who became the first female to fly across the Atlantic solo on the 11th January 1935.
The famous founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, who was born on the 17th January 1706.
The famous Roman general and friend of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, who was born on the 14th January 83 BC.
The American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, who was born on the 15th January 1929.
The famous English author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne, who was born on the 18th January 1882.
The Gold Rush that started in California on the 24th January 1848, as people came from all around the world in search of wealth.
The famous American abstract artist, Jackson Pollock, who was born on the 28th January 1912.
The Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, which was first performed on the 29th January 1595
The famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson, who was born on the 31st January 1919.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with six reading comprehension passages focused on William Shakespeare and five of his famous plays. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn key facts whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes seven individual activities on:
William Shakespeare
Hamlet
Macbeth
Romeo & Juliet
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Richard III
Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Six informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle and a wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in February or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
The American baseball star, Babe Ruth, who was born on the 6th February 1895.
The South African civil rights activist and former president, Nelson Mandela, who was freed on the 11th February 1990.
The infamous English king, Henry VIII, who was born on the 11th February 1531.
The famous English evolutionist, Charles Darwin, who was born on the 12th February 1809.
The famous Italian astrologist, Galileo, who was born on the 15th February 1564.
The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, who became the Premier of Cuba on the 16th February 1959.
The American basketball star, Michael Jordan, who was born on the 17th February 1963.
The famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, who was born on the 22nd February 1778.
The founder of Apple and Pixar, Steve Jobs, who was born on the 24th February 1955.
The infamous Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, who was born on the 27th February 272 AD.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in February or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
The American baseball star, Babe Ruth, who was born on the 6th February 1895.
The South African civil rights activist and former president, Nelson Mandela, who was freed on the 11th February 1990.
The infamous English king, Henry VIII, who was born on the 11th February 1531.
The famous English evolutionist, Charles Darwin, who was born on the 12th February 1809.
The famous Italian astrologist, Galileo, who was born on the 15th February 1564.
The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, who became the Premier of Cuba on the 16th February 1959.
The American basketball star, Michael Jordan, who was born on the 17th February 1963.
The famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, who was born on the 22nd February 1778.
The founder of Apple and Pixar, Steve Jobs, who was born on the 24th February 1955.
The infamous Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, who was born on the 27th February 272 AD.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in March or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
The third American president, Thomas Jefferson, who was the first president inaugurated in Washington D.C. on the 4th March 1895.
The famous Italian Renaissance painter, Michelangelo, who was born in Caprese on the 6th March 1475.
The Coronavirus Pandemic, which forced many countries around the world into strict lockdowns for months from the 11th to the 14th March 2000.
The famous German-born scientist, Albert Einstein, who was born in Ulm on the 14th March 1809.
The famous American Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles, who was born in Columbus on the 14th March 1997.
The famous American basketball star, Steph Curry, who was born in Ohio on the 14th March 1988.
The famous Roman leader, Julius Caesar, who was killed by his senators in Rome on the 15th March 44 BC.
The famous Saint Patrick’s Day Irish holiday which is celebrated each year on the 17th March.
The famous expedition leaders, Lewis & Clark, who began their return journey to St Louis on the 23rd March 1806.
The famous Olympian, Jesse Owens, who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously by George Bush on the 18th March 1990.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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