10 simple Christmas riddles written in verse.

A collection of plot synopses for wonderful Christmas books. Offers insight into the captivating narratives and meaningful messages found within these cherished holiday stories.

An Introduction to ‘The Polar Express’ by Chris Van Allsburg . This presentation includes a plot summary, information about the author and five lessons with model answers to guide students.

This resource includes a comprehension text accompanied by three sets of questions, each designed to test different levels of understanding and engagement with the material.

The resource is a PowerPoint presentation comprising 20 questions entirely focused on the theme of New Year.

This resource includes an information text about the Christmas Truce of World War I and three sets of comprehension questions for different levels of ability.

This resource includes a biography of Benjamin Zephaniah and three sets of comprehension questions for different levels of ability.

This PowerPoint presentation includes slides on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, fireworks, resolutions, traditional foods, parades and Chinese New Year. There is also a short quiz and five fun activity ideas.

This resource includes a biography of Raymond Briggs and three sets of comprehension questions.

This resource includes a copy of the poem Dis Poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah and three sets of comprehension questions for different levels of ability. These questions are designed to help students interpret and analyse poetry.

This PowerPoint presentation includes slides on what Chinese New Year is, animals, spring, gods, feasts, the colour red, dragons and gifts. There is also a short quiz and five fun activity ideas.

A scheme of work for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Titan’s Curse. Includes comprehension questions and a suggested follow-up writing activities for each chapter.

A scheme of work for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters. Includes comprehension questions and a suggested follow-up writing activities for each chapter.

A book summary and comprehension questions for each chapter of The Demon Headmaster and the Prime Minister’s Brain by Gillian Cross.

A PowerPoint about The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Includes a short quiz at the end and follow-up activity ideas. Perfect for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

An abridged version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen and three sets of comprehension questions (easy, medium, hard). Can be easily adapted to be used with different year groups.

A scheme of work for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth. Includes comprehension questions and a suggested follow-up writing activities for each chapter.

A scheme of work for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Last Olympian. Includes comprehension questions and a suggested follow-up writing activities for each chapter.

A scheme of work for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods. Includes comprehension questions and a suggested follow-up writing activities for each chapter.

A brief explanation of Burns Night with a short quiz and activity ideas at the end.