A non-fiction text linking to the topicanimals including humans for year 3, this interview with Ravneet Gill is great for fans of the TV show ‘Junior Bake Off’. She talks about her love of chemistry and biology at school, her love of recipes which involve heating sugar and how much fun it is presenting Junior Bake Off. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.

A non-fiction text linking to the topicBiodiversity and interdependence P4, this interview with Ravneet Gill is great for fans of the TV show ‘Junior Bake Off’. She talks about her love of chemistry and biology at school, her love of recipes which involve heating sugar and how much fun it is presenting Junior Bake Off. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.

This non-chronological report for year 2 , linking to the topic living things and habitats , investigates the largest primate on the planet, the gorilla. The text explains what a group is called, what they eat, what they are closely related to, their habitat and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. Discussion question to be used with a partner or as a whole class.

An explanation text on how laser tag works for year 3, linking with the topic light . Laser tag has become one of the most popular games around the world, allowing people to battle each other safely using light beams and smart vests. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.

An explanation text on how laser tag works for P4, linking with the topic vibrations and waves. Laser tag has become one of the most popular games around the world, allowing people to battle each other safely using light beams and smart vests. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.

This non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, investigates the largest primate on the planet, the gorilla. The text explains what a group is called, what they eat, what they are closely related to, their habitat and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. Discussion question to be used with a partner or as a whole class.

A non-fiction biography text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics Living things and habitats and Biodiversity and interdependence. Carl Linnaeus was a botanist and doctor whose ideas on naming and sorting organisms are still used today. Carl divided all things into three kingdoms: animal, vegetable and mineral. Kingdoms were divided into classes, then orders, then genera and finally into species. (In modern classification, we also include the ranks of family and phylum.) Carl used binomial classification, where every living thing is named after its genus and its species. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used as a whole class or with a partner.

In this non-fiction text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and Space , read ten stories of ‘alien encounters’. Sightings of alien life have been reported for thousands of years, from crop circles to abductions of cows! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This biography text for year 5 and P6, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains the work of Carl Sagan. He was an astronomer, planetary scientist, cosmologist, astrophysicist, professor and science communicator! Carl briefed the Apollo astronauts before their flights to the Moon and helped to plan missions to Venus, Mars, Jupiter and the outer solar system. He came up with the idea for Voyager 1 to take a photo of Earth from 3.7 billion miles away! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This biography text for year 5 and P6, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains the work of Carl Sagan. He was an astronomer, planetary scientist, cosmologist, astrophysicist, professor and science communicator! Carl briefed the Apollo astronauts before their flights to the Moon and helped to plan missions to Venus, Mars, Jupiter and the outer solar system. He came up with the idea for Voyager 1 to take a photo of Earth from 3.7 billion miles away! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2 and P3, linking to science topic materials, explains how to make your own eco-friendly alien desk organiser. Upcycle some packaging to get your desk ready for the new term! This downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

In this non-fiction text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, discover ten weird and wonderful fungi. Meet the fungi that look like furry feet, fairy baths, piles of sick and more! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used with a partner or whole class.

In this non-fiction text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, discover ten weird and wonderful fungi. Meet the fungi that look like furry feet, fairy baths, piles of sick and more! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used with a partner or whole class.

This interview text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics ‘living things and habitats’ and ‘Biodiversity and interdependence’, explains the work of woodland fungi expert Professor Lynne Boddy. Everyone knows that plants are important, but many people don’t realise how important fungi are to plants. They attach to the roots of over 80% of plants and feed them with water and mineral nutrients. Download this pack to find out more! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used with a partner.

This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2 and P3, linking to science topic materials, explains how to make your own eco-friendly alien desk organiser. Upcycle some packaging to get your desk ready for the new term! This downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This non-chronological report for year 4 and P5, linking to the topics of living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the invasive amphibian, the cane toad. The text explains where they originated from, why they are called an ‘alien species’, what they eat and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: A A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This interview text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics ‘living things and habitats’ and ‘Biodiversity and interdependence’, explains the work of woodland fungi expert Professor Lynne Boddy. Everyone knows that plants are important, but many people don’t realise how important fungi are to plants. They attach to the roots of over 80% of plants and feed them with water and mineral nutrients. Download this pack to find out more! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used with a partner.

This non-chronological report for year 4 and P5, linking to the topics of living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the invasive amphibian, the cane toad. The text explains where they originated from, why they are called an ‘alien species’, what they eat and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: A A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

A non-fiction biography text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics Living things and habitats and Biodiversity and interdependence. Carl Linnaeus was a botanist and doctor whose ideas on naming and sorting organisms are still used today. Carl divided all things into three kingdoms: animal, vegetable and mineral. Kingdoms were divided into classes, then orders, then genera and finally into species. (In modern classification, we also include the ranks of family and phylum.) Carl used binomial classification, where every living thing is named after its genus and its species. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used as a whole class or with a partner.

Discover the science behind surfing, one of the most popular water sports in the world, where thrill-seekers use the energy of breaking waves to power their manoeuvres. This explanation text is for P6 ,P7 and links to the topic Forces. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.