This resource is a fictional comprehension activity for year 2. It is a fictional diary entry written in character as Christopher Columbus. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ ‘where’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. PDF file format. The comprehensions are also available as part of a 5 lesson literacy unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-literacy-unit-christopher-columbus-explorer-5-lessons-12055409

An interactive animated PowerPoint advent calendar to use throughout December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a French Christmas phrase! Sometimes there are some extra facts accompanying the phrase to teach children about Christmas in France. (The advent calendar is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages! The advent calendar is in the zip file. You might also be interested in: French Christmas Lesson and Resources - Noel

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about activities children can do in the spring. It covers woodland walks, pond dipping and making a nature notebook. Answers are also included. There is a colour and black & white version of each of the 3 booklets. (The preview pages show the title page and one of the pages from the middle ability booklet.) PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about China and covers key facts, Chinese tourist attractions, food and wildlife. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are included. PDF file format and editable Microsoft file format included in price.

This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the autumn term. The booklet tells the story of The Gunpowder Plot which is the story behind the Bonfire Night celebrations. There are three differentiated booklets. Each booklet has a title page with useful words followed by four pages of information with questions on each page. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘how,’ ‘where’ and ‘who’ questions. There are also multiple choice questions and some that require more detailed answers. The higher and middle ability booklets each have 13 questions in total. The lower ability has 12 questions. There is a colour and black & white booklet for each level. Answers are also included. PDF file format. You might also be interested in: Year 2 Bonfire Night Comprehension Bundle / Guy Fawkes The Gunpowder Plot Comprehension / Bonfire Night / Year 3 and 4 Bonfire Night Comprehensions / Guy Fawkes : Year 1

A 21 page presentation describing the traditions of Christmas in France. It covers St Nicholas’ Day, decorations, food and Epiphany. Each slide has a short piece of text accompanied by a picture. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.

This resource is a poetry comprehension activity for year 2. The poem explores the different sights and sounds of the beach, using repetition of verbs and adverbs to describe the setting. The resource includes 3 differentiated levels of booklet, which use different layouts and slightly altered content and questions to make them suitable for a whole range of abilities. The middle ability booklet is laid out in a similar way to the KS1 SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short verses to read and 3-4 questions per page. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Answers are included. A great way to bring the seaside into your classroom this summer! PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what' and 'how' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Queen Victoria. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. Answers are also included. PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about the top footballer, Lionel Messi. PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about Germany and covers German landmarks, food and traditions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There is a colour and black & white version of each booklet. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘which,’ ‘where,’ ‘who,’ ‘when’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. Answers are included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. I have also included versions of the comprehensions for Google Slides if you would like your class to complete them on a tablet or computer. To do this both you and the children need internet access and Google accounts. You can choose to use either the printed or digital comprehensions. PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what' and 'how' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are included. This comprehension is all about the explorer, Christopher Columbus. PDF file format. The comprehensions are also available as part of a 5 lesson literacy unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-literacy-unit-christopher-columbus-explorer-5-lessons-12055409

This is a presentation on the inspirational pilot, Amelia Earhart. The presentation covers Amelia’s childhood, her early flying experiences, her flying records, what happened to her in the end and how she is remembered. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 7 - 14.

This resource is a comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). It is a story adapted from Shakespeare’s play of Much Ado About Nothing. The story is a romance and comedy and covers the themes of mistaken identity, love and deceit. The story has been adapted so that is is suitable for ages 7-9. There are three differentiated booklets. The higher booklet has two pages of text for the children to read before they complete a range of questions based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs. The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into separate pages with questions on each page. Perfect for using during Shakespeare Week (12th March) or for a Shakespeare or playwriting topic. PDF file format.

This is a presentation on the civil rights activist, Rosa Parks. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3. The presentation covers life in Alabama in the 1950s, the Montgomery city buses, the bus boycott and how Rosa is remembered. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Please note there are no photos of Rosa Parks included, owing to copyright restrictions. An inspirational activist, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.

A collection of 20 football maths activities, perfect for using with year 1 during Euro 2024! The booklet contains 20 activities that children can complete on their own as a start of day activity, a filler or a whole lesson. The tasks cover all areas of the year 1 curriculum, including addition, subtraction, counting, time, mass, height, capacity, shape, fractions and money. A colour and black & white version of each booklet is included. Answers are also included. The booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format. No further preparation required. You might also be interested in our Year 1 number and place value booklet We also have: Year 2 Euro 2024 Football Maths Year 2 Euro 2024 Footballers Comprehension

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Spain and covers Spanish landmarks, food and traditions. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This is a presentation on the explorer, Christopher Columbus, who discovered the ‘New World.’ Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly. The presentation covers Christopher’s childhood, his early sailing years, his voyage and his discovery. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration. Columbus is one of the key historical figures mentioned in the KS1 curriculum, so this presentation would be perfect for introducing the explorer.

This resource is a comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). The booklet tells the story of The Gunpowder Plot which is the story behind the Bonfire Night celebrations. There are three differentiated booklets. The higher booklet has two pages of information for the children to read before they complete 3 pages of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions. There are also true or false, multiple choice questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are 14 questions in total. The middle and lower ability booklets have the information split into four separate pages with questions on each page. The middle ability has 13 questions and the lower ability has 12 questions in total. There is a colour and black & white booklet for each level. Answers are also included. PDF file format. You might be interested in: Year 2 Bonfire Night Comprehension Bundle / Guy Fawkes

This is a presentation on the suffragist, Millicent Fawcett, who was chosen as the first female to have a statue in Parliament Square. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3. Please note there are no photos of Millicent Fawcett included, owing to copyright restrictions. The presentation covers Fawcett's childhood, early political involvement and the successful suffrage movement. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration.

A 21 slide animated PowerPoint presentation on Thanksgiving for a non-American audience. The PowerPoint describes the history of Thanksgiving, the first Thanksgiving and modern traditions. The PowerPoint is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is run as a slideshow. This could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is also included in the KS1 and KS2 Harvest Units: KS1 Harvest RE (2 lessons Key Stage 2 Harvest RE Unit You might also be interested in: Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 2 Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 3 and 4