Hero image

Reading Resources for Teachers Shop

Average Rating4.00
(based on 292 reviews)

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.

167Uploads

611k+Views

305k+Downloads

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.
Street Child - Guided Reading Resources
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Street Child - Guided Reading Resources

(0)
This Guided Reading Resources pack for Street Child includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - All planning linked to NC descriptors - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session - User Guide for resources/planning
Coraline - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Coraline - Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening extract from Coraline 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 - 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 assessment activity
Artemis Fowl-Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Artemis Fowl-Reading Comprehension

(0)
This comprehension pack includes: - Opening chapter from Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (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.
How the Whale Got His Throat - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

How the Whale Got His Throat - Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening chapter from How the Whale Got His Throat by Rudyard Kipling (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
Holes Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Holes Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

(0)
This reading comprehension and activity pack for Holes contains: - Reading Comprehensions for 7 focus chapters of Holes: Chapters 3, 7, 20, 30, 36, 43 and 47 - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities for each focus chapter, e.g. A letter home to Mum, a persuasive advert for Rattlesnack Venom Nail Polish...
Holes by Louis Sachar -  Guided Reading Resources
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Holes by Louis Sachar - Guided Reading Resources

(1)
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
The Sheep-Pig - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Sheep-Pig - Reading Comprehension

(0)
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
The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension

(1)
Opening extract from The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Text split into two parts (p.1-5 and p.6-11) with matching comprehensions - 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
Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems

(1)
Do the children in your class need some structure when answering comprehension questions? Do they need to begin to explain themselves more clearly? Then these sentence stems are for you! This resource includes 20 sentence starters to use within whole class or guided reading sessions. Children can choose the stem that helps most with their answer and use it to scaffold their explanation.
St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension

(0)
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.
Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension

(1)
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 Twits - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Twits - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

(1)
This Twits reading comprehension pack contains: - Reading Comprehensions for EVERY chapter of The Twits by Roald Dahl - Due to short chapters, the chapters have been bundled into groups with comprehensions matching each group, but each chapter has been covered. - Chapters have been bundled as follows: 1-4, 5-8, 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-22, 23-26 - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities match each bundle of chapters, e.g. Creating your own trick, a Character Profile for Mr Twit and many more!
The Twits - Guided Reading Resources
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Twits - Guided Reading Resources

(0)
This pack of resources for The Twits includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 7 weeks - All planning linked to the NC descriptors - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session. - User Guide to enable thorough use of planning/resources
The Twits - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Twits - Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening extract from The Twits by Roald Dahl (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 easily for an assessment activity
The Iron Man - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Iron Man - Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening extract from The Iron Man by Ted Hughes (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. - Suitable assessment activity
War Horse Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

War Horse Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening extract from War Horse 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 - 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. - Great to use for an assessment piece
The BIG Book Quiz
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The BIG Book Quiz

(0)
Do you fancy giving your class the ultimate reading challenge? Want to find out how many books they've REALLY read? Need a quiz for World Book Day? Then the BIG Book Quiz is the right quiz for you! This resource includes: - Powerpoints with quiz questions - one with multiple choice (EASIER) and one without (HARDER) - Answer sheets for either quiz - Answers on a Powerpoint to share with the class From The Gruffalo to Harry Potter, this quiz is suitable for all readers. Why not set up teams and give them a fun, challenging and exciting book quiz!
The Butterfly Lion - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Butterfly Lion - Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening extract from The Butterfly Lion 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 - 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. - Great assessment piece
Stig of the Dump Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

Stig of the Dump Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening extract from Stig of the Dump by Clive King (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. - Great assessment activity
The Secret Garden - Reading Comprehension
ReadingResourcesforTeachersReadingResourcesforTeachers

The Secret Garden - Reading Comprehension

(0)
Opening extract from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (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. - Great for an assessment activity