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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.
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
The Silver Sword - Reading Comprehension
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The Silver Sword - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers provided 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.
The Diary of a Killer Cat - Guided Reading Resources
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The Diary of a Killer Cat - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 4 weeks - linked to the National Curriculum - A 'how-to' guide to use the resources in the pack - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete for each chapter, following their GR session. Activities include: Character Profile for Tuffy, Instructions for Cleaning a Rabbit and more! - A complete pack that is ready to print and go!
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
The BFG - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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The BFG - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension and activity pack for The BFG by Roald Dahl contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six key chapters from The BFG: Chapters 1+2, 5, 11, 15, 18 and 21. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities for each focus chapter to use after reading - e.g. Character Profiles for Giants, Instructions for the Great Plan, Changing Standard BFG to Standard English and more!
The BFG-Guided Reading Resources
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The BFG-Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for The BFG by Roald Dahl includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - linked to the National Curriculum - A 'how-to' guide to use the resources in the pack - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete for each chapter, following their GR session. Activities include: Character Profile for A Man-eating Giant, Instructions for The Great Plan and more! - A complete pack that is ready to print and go!
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
The Magic Faraway Tree - Reading Comprehension
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The Magic Faraway Tree - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack for The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton contains: Opening extract from The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton (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. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Could be used for an assessment activity
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
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.
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.
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.
Matilda by Roald Dahl - Comprehension and Activity Pack
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Matilda by Roald Dahl - Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension and activity pack for Matilda contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six important chapters of Matilda by Roald Dahl: Chapters 1, 6, 8, 14, 17 and 20. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities for each of these chapters for children to complete, e.g. Character Profile of Miss Trunchbull
Matilda-Guided Reading Resources
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Matilda-Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for Matilda includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - A 'how-to' guide to use the resources in the pack - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete for each chapter, following their GR session. Activities include: Character Profile for Miss Trunchbull, Instructions for Dying Mr Wormwood's Hair and more! - A complete pack that is ready to print and go!
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
I am David - Reading Comprehension
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I am David - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack includes: - Opening chapter of I am David by Anne Holm (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - FULL chapter comprehension with answers or - Alternative split chapter comprehensions with answers (x2) - Comprehension 1 (linked to p.1-15) - Comprehension 2 (linked to p 15-end)
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!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Reading Comprehension
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney (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. - Popular text choice for readers
Street Child - Activity Pack
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Street Child - Activity Pack

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This Street Child Activity Pack contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six key chapters of Street Child by Berlie Doherty: Chapters 2, 8, 12, 18, 24 and 27. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Tasks for each chapter for children to complete, e.g. A diary entry for Bernie, an interview with Tip