Scientists believe that a collapsing volcano 73,000 years ago caused a giant tsunami that engulfed a nearby uninhabited island.  This reading comprehension resource explains the discovery.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text which answers the question, “What is Pokémon Go?”  In addition the text explains concerns that have been raised about this latest craze, which sees players collect Pokémon characters on their mobile device, warning of the risks of not be concentrating on the surroundings and the possibility that children may meet strangers while they are looking for the characters. 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

To coincide with the theme of World Health Day, this resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains what anxiety is and what young people should do if they feel anxious. The resource contains 2 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through 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.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC news report of a recent discovery that orang-utans, which were previously thought to be herbivores, do on occasion eat meat.  Since humans and orang-utans share a common ancestor, this has led scientists to speculate about the diet of our early ancestors. The resource contains 3 differentiated worksheets, with content domain references and answers.

This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text reporting on the Westminster attack. The resource contains the source text and 2 sets of questions, differentiated for use through 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.

This reading comprehension uses a BBC Newsround text about the street artist 'Banksy'. The resource contains a version of the text formatted for easy printing, 3 sets of questions differentiated for use with pupils across KS1 and KS2. The resource contains content domain references for the SATs reading test and would also be suitable for supporting readers in KS3.

While it is sometimes published to make people laugh, fake news has a serious side in that can also be used to manipulate public opinion and possibly even the outcome of elections. This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround article that explains what fake news is and why it is a problem. 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.

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.

This reading comprehension supports a text adapted from a BBC Newsround report. The text describes how the election result unfolded and what it means for the country. The resource contains 3 differentiated sets of questions complete with answers and content domain references.

A reading comprehension supporting a BBC Newsround text that describes some unusually adventurous animals. The resource contains 3 differentiated sets of questions complete with answers and content domain references.

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.

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.

This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which covers the announcement of the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable to support reading in KS3. Aswers and content domain references are included for the questions which are in the format of the SATs writing test.

This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text about the Cassini space probe. The resource contains 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.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC News text which compares Hurricane Irma to other hurricanes that have occurred in the past. The resources contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use in KS 1-2. It is also suitable for supporting readers in KS3. Answers and content domain references for each question.

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.

A reading comprehension about computer hacking.

This reading comprehension uses a BBC Newsround article to investigate the human side of the conflict in Syria.  A twelve year old girl explains why her family left Syria and what it was like to live in a refugee camp before they were able to move to the UK. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2.  It supports learning in SMSC and could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question

This resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains how scientists have used the latest technology to find a large void within the Great Pyramid at Giza. The resource contains 3 sets of questions and is differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2 - it would also be suitable for supporting reading at KS3. Answers and content domain references for each question are included.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that covers the situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo. By including information about the city before the conflict, the text helps the reader understand that Aleppo was once place where people were able to live normally. 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.