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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.

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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.
The Girl of Ink and Stars - Reading Comprehension
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The Girl of Ink and Stars - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood-Hargrave (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Goodnight Mister Tom Reading Comprehension
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Goodnight Mister Tom Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this classic text by Michelle Magorian. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension
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Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the festival of Christmas and its traditions around the world. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction this topic in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Skulduggery Pleasant - Reading Comprehension
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Skulduggery Pleasant - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers for each comprehension provided - for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
The Graveyard Book - Reading Comprehension
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The Graveyard Book - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers to both comprehensions for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Suitable for an assessment piece or as an introduction to this book
Charlotte's Web - Reading Comprehension
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Charlotte's Web - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from Charlotte's Web by E.B White (with kind permission of Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Carrie's War - Reading Comprehension
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Carrie's War - Reading Comprehension

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This Carrie's War reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from Carrie's War by Nina Bawden (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Holes by Louis Sachar -  Guided Reading Resources
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Holes by Louis Sachar - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of resources for Holes by Louis Sachar includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 7 weeks - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session. - All sessions have National Curriculum objectives/links - A User Guide included
Halloween Reading Comprehension
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Halloween Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about Halloween. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the festival in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension
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Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about Remembrance Day. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to this topic in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
St Nicholas Reading Comprehension
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St Nicholas Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the the legend of St Nicholas. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction this legend in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Guided Reading Pack
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Guided Reading Pack

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This Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Guided Reading Pack contains: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks, linked to the national curriculum - A 'how-to' guide for following the planning - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session, including: Charlie's Diary, An Advert for Chewing Gum and many more...
The Borrowers - Reading Comprehension
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The Borrowers - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack for The Borrowers includes: Opening extract from The Borrowers by Mary Norton (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Awful Auntie - Reading Comprehension
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Awful Auntie - Reading Comprehension

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This comprehension pack includes: - Opening chapter from Awful Auntie by David Walliams (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) TWO OPTIONS FOR USE: - 1 x FULL chapter comprehension - questions and answers - 2x HALF-CHAPTER comprehensions and answers (chapter has been split in half with one comprehension for each half) - Both of these options are included in the pack Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Gangsta Granny - Guided Reading Resources
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Gangsta Granny - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of resources includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session. - All planning linked to NC with relevant descriptors - User Guide included
Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension KS2
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Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension KS2

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This Remembrance Day comprehension pack includes: - Differentiated texts about Remembrance Day - Differentiated comprehension questions about Remembrance Day - Comprehension answers for each text for ease of marking. - DESCRIPTION UPDATE - each resource has a differentiated system using ticks. The 3 ticks at the bottom are for your most able readers, 2 ticks for middle ability and 1 tick for lower ability children. This could also be used for different year groups depending on the reading ability of the children.
The Boy in the Dress - Reading Comprehension
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The Boy in the Dress - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity