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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 Diary of a Killer Cat - Reading Comprehension
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The Diary of a Killer Cat - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Comprehension questions to match the text provided - Answers for the comprehension for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Gangsta Granny - Reading Comprehension
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Gangsta Granny - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from Gangsta Granny by David Walliams (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE JUST PRINT CHAPTER 1 - THE COMPREHENSIONS MATCH THIS CHAPTER ONLY. - 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
Christmas Comprehension - The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher
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Christmas Comprehension - The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher

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- Opening extract from The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher (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.
Christmas Comprehension - Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens
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Christmas Comprehension - Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens (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.
St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension
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St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension

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This St Patrick's Day reading comprehension pack includes: - Differentiated texts about St Patrick's Day - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text - Comprehension answers for each comprehension for ease of marking. - 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.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Reading Comprehensions
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Reading Comprehensions

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Opening extract from Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (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.
Private Peaceful - Reading Comprehension
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Private Peaceful - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo (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. - Suitable for use as a follow up activity or introduction to this text
Christmas Comprehension - A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
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Christmas Comprehension - A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig (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.
Pig Heart Boy - Reading Comprehension
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Pig Heart Boy - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman (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. - A great introduction to this popular novel - could be used as an assessment piece.
Eragon - Reading Comprehension
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Eragon - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from Eragon by Christopher Paolini (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Comprehension questions to match the two chapters provided - Answers to each comprehension for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Suitable for more able readers - give them a challenge!
Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension
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Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson (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 a reading assessment activity
Wolf Brother - Reading Comprehension
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Wolf Brother - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver (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 all reading comprehensions are 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. - Could be used for an assessment activity
Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension
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Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA and answers 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 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.
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.
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
Street Child - Reading Comprehension
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Street Child - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Street Child by Berlie Doherty (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.
The Sheep-Pig - Reading Comprehension
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The Sheep-Pig - Reading Comprehension

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Opening two chapters from The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Each chapter has a matching comprehension - Answers to both comprehensions for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Text and questions can be used as an assessment activity
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.