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Hard working animals - reading comprehension
This resource supports a BBC Newsround text which describes the unusual jobs performed by different animals.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable to support reading in KS3. Answers and content domain references in line with the SATs reading test are included.
Tapanuli orangutan - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround report about the discovery of a new species of orang-utan.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. Answers and content domain references are included for each question.
Chinese New Year - reading comprehension
In Chinese communities all over the world, people are celebrating the new year. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains how the new year celebrated and why it is on a different date each year.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Red Arrows - reading comprehension
As the Red Arrows return from a two month foreign tour, this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text about the RAF display team.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Paralympic Athletes
This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround report about some of Britain’s young paralympic hopefuls. In addition to supporting reading this text will promote SMSC themes and disability awareness.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Hiroshima
A reading comprehension using a BBC Newsround report into the bombing of Hiroshima
Remembrance - why people wear poppies - reading comprehension
This resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why people wear poppies.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading in KS3. Answers for the questions are included, as are content domain references in line with the SATs reading tests.
In Game Purchases - reading comprehension
This resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why many people are concerned about in game purchases within electronic games.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading at KS3. Answers and content domain references for each question are included.
Helping Hands - reading comprehension
This resource supports a BBC News report which tells how two men use a 3D printer in their garden shed to make prosthetic hands.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Sea Ice - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why scientists are concerned about retreating sea ice in the Arctic.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Is there water on Mars?
Scientists believe that they may have found traces of water on the surface of Mars. Although the discovery has not yet been confirmed, it may pave the way for future manned exploration as water would be required for the production of rocket fuel as well as human consumption. This comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text about the discovery.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Hurricane names - reading comprehension
With hurricanes and other storms currently in the news, this resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why storms are given names.
The resource contains links to the original text where video links can be found to support a lesson, a version of the text formatted for easy printing and 3 sets of questions differentiated for pupils throughout KS1 and 2 (the resource is also suitable for supporting readers in KS3). Answers and content domain references are also included.
Zimbabwe coup - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that covers the events in Zimbabwe and answers the question 'what is a coup?'.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading in KS3. Answers and content domain references are included for each question.
Princess Di - reading comprehension resource
This reading comprehension supports a text from BBC Newsround which explains who Princess Diana was and why she is currently in the news.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. Each question has a SATs content domain reference and answers are provided.
Homework Opinions - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension resource uses a BBC Newsround text that investigates opinions about homework. Exploring view points both for and against, this resource could also form the ideal introduction to a pupil voice exercise to gather pupils’ opinions.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Fidel Castro - reading comprehension
Following the death of Fidel Castro this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text explaining who he was and why he was important.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question. The resource is also available as part of our reading comprehension subscription.
Toblerone - reading comprehension
Following the changes to the iconic shape of Toblerone bars, this comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that looks at changes to Toblerone and other popular snacks that have not been well received.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Trump Inauguration - reading comprehension
Following the inauguration of the US President, Donald Trump, BBC Newsround published a text about the inauguration ceremony. This reading comprehension supports the text which contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Heathrow - reading comprehension
As the government announces the controversial decision to expand Heathrow this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround report explaining what it means.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Microbeads - reading comprehension
The government recently announced plans to ban the sale of products containing micro-beads. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC News text which explains why the ban is to be introduced.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.