A classic in children’s fiction and a must read for all primary pupils. This resource is ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes picture of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching.

A text taken from the Science Museum exploring the relationship between robots and humans. Ideal for an English or DT/History/Topic lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes pcitures of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching.

UNESCO presents a fascinating summary on The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) including 42 articles. Child-friendly but with ample content and vocabulary to challenge Year 5/6 pupils… Ideal for an English/PSHE/Topic lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes pictures of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching.

Very topical newspaper report explaining BREXIT and the EU including the: structure, institutions, culture, economy and member states. Child-friendly but with ample content and vocabulary to challenge Year 5/6 pupils… Ideal for an English/PSHE/Topic lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes pictures of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching.

Jackeline Wilson touches on many modern themes: divorce, friendship, loss, family life etc. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.

An extract from a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Tales from A Scandal In Bohemia. The chapter is from Sherlock Holmes’ encounter with a veiled lady. Ideal for Year 5 - 6 and literacy, whole class reading, topic, intervention or homework. Differentiated comprehensions focusing on assessment domains: 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.

By far my favourite writing/reading resources! Scott of the Antarctic’s last letter addressed: To my widow. A great piece of writing during Scott’s tragic last hours and days in the South Pole. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes. FREE additional writing stimuli for Scott’s wife’s response.

One of Charles Dickens' most famous novels, Oliver Twist. The extract is from the most famous chapter in his novel -‘Please, sir, I want some more.’ (It is NOT abridged) Ideal for guided reading, whole class reading, literacy, intervention, homework or tuition . Differentiated comprehension focusing on assessment strands 2A (Vocab and words in context questions), 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inference questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.

In preparation for our trip to London Zoo we completed this comprehension. Ideal for guided reading, an English lesson (Looking at discursive writing) or just homework. Great real-life text which makes Literacy lessons relevant and purposeful.. It comes with a mark detailed mark scheme. This resource has been downloaded 12,803 times and just £2. Enjoy!

Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most inspirational figures of the 20th century. This resource is ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The 13+ comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions), 2D (inferential questions) and 2A (word in context). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.

A British classic with some wonderful descriptive language of Sherwood forest, Little John and Robin Hood. Ideal for an Year 5 or 6 English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.

A real life guide by the National Geographic on the best drones of 2017. Rich language and vocabulary. As a class we watched some drone videos as a hook and we had a fascinating discussion about role of drones in the 21st century as well as privacy issues. Differentiated as always with a full mark scheme, flashcards (with word etymologies) and Illustrations by a professional artist for key words to support vocabulary development. Great for literacy, guided reading, homework, boosters/intervention and tutoring. Enjoy!

An extract from the famous the chronicles and adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. Ideal for an English lesson (Year 3 or 4), guided reading (whole class or carousel), intervention, tuition or homework.The comprehensions are differentiated and focus on reading domains: 2B (retrieval) and 2D (inference). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children's illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.

Rated outstanding in a recent Ofsted inspection. This UK floods newspaper report is ideal for writing and/or reading lesson/s . Differentiated comprehension whith extension questions and a comprehensive mark scheme full of 3,2,1 marks questions. A great flip chart (Smart and ActivInspire) that analyses puns, word play and language of Hurricane Sandy and other floods/storms in the USA and UK . This resource has been recommended by the TES resource team and been downloaded more than 84,686 times. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE LEAVE REVIEWS

Guardian newspaper report about the Grenfell fire that engulfed the North Kensington block of flats. Ideal for an English lesson, whole class reading/guided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The comprehension questions focus on assessment domains 2B (retrieval questions) and 2D (inferential questions). Includes flashcards of key words and phrases to help with explicit vocabulary teaching. The flashcards come with pictures drawn by a professional children’s illustrator, contextualised sentences, definitions from the Oxford dictionary, word origins, root words, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, word family, phrases/idioms and word classes.

This resources has been recommended by the TES resource team. It has been downloaded 8,096 times. It comes with 13 questions and a detailed mark scheme. There are two 3 mark extension questions. Ideal for a literacy lesson, guided reading or homework. The text covers three great earthquakes: Japan, San Francisco and Peru. Great language and vocabulary.

As a class we have been looking at the legendary poet/author Michael Rosen and have been studying The A to Z poetry book. This is a comprehension on a interview Michael conducted with a Year 6 child. (Not sure he will approve of this comprehension though as he is anti-SATs, SORRY MICHAEL). Ideal for a Year 5 or Year 6 English lesson, whole class reading, guided reading, homework or tuition/intervention. This resource has been downloaded 2,802 times and been recommended by the TES resources team.

Yet another great real-life Cotswold Bird leaflet with some wonderful vocabulary. Detailed mark scheme and 10 comprehension questions focusing on an array of skills. Ideal for Guided Reading, Literacy, homework or interventions and boosters. £2