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Reading comprehension: The goblin’s curse

Reading comprehension: The goblin’s curse

Read this exciting story of a goblin who puts a terrible curse on a sick queen, then see if you can answer the questions that follow.
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Reading comprehension: a biography of Winston Churchill

Reading comprehension: a biography of Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill is an important figure in history because he was Prime Minister of Britain during the Second World War. Read this biography and then see if you can answer the questions.
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Summarising paragraphs

Summarising paragraphs

The author of ‘The stolen spy kit’ has split the story into eight paragraphs. Read through the story again and think about why the text has been split up this way. Can you write a phrase that sums up each paragraph in these boxes?
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Reading comprehension: The stolen spy kit

Reading comprehension: The stolen spy kit

Read this tense tale about a stolen spy kit and then see if you can answer the questions.
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Powerful verbs in direct speech

Powerful verbs in direct speech

Start by reading 'The stolen spy kit' then imagine that Matthew decides to tell his mum about the Spy Kit. What might he say to her? How do you think she would reply? Write the conversation they might
have. Remember the rules of speech!
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Reading comprehension: Baba Yaga

Reading comprehension: Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga is a traditional story that comes from Russia. It is a story that has been used to scare children for many decades! Can you read the story and then answer the questions at the end.
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Direct speech rules and punctuation worksheet

Direct speech rules and punctuation

Read the Baba Yaga story, the write the conversation that you think Natasha’s father (Otto) might have with his wife (Ivanka) when he banishes her from the house. Remember the rules of direct speech and punctuation.
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Reading comprehension: the myth of Perseus

Reading comprehension: the myth of Perseus

A Year 5 reading comprehension worksheet about the myth of Perseus. Read the text then answer the questions.
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Reading comprehension: The blue planet

Reading comprehension: The blue planet

Read this story about what happens to Billy when he wakes up on a strange, blue planet, then answer the questions.
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Reading comprehension: The purple fruits

Reading comprehension: The purple fruits

A dilemma is a very difficult decision. This story is about a boy called Frank who finds himself having to deal with a dilemma. This passage offers lots of good descriptions of what Frank can see. Underline in red any words or phrases that describe the setting. Underline in blue any powerful verbs that describe what people are doing. Then create a story map with your own ending. Finally, continue
writing the speech between the mouse and Frank.
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Reading comprehension: Dog saves diamonds

Reading comprehension: Dog saves diamonds

Read this newspaper report about a clever puppy who stops a robbery then answer the questions: Where is the headline? Why is it in bold? Why do we use pictures in newspaper articles? What are the words under the picture called? Underline all the words and phrases related to time. How many paragraphs are there in the text?
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Reading comprehension: storyboarding worksheet

Reading comprehension: storyboarding

Read this story about ‘Arachne the Spinner’. Can you complete a storyboard? Draw a picture to show what is happening in each part of the story and write a short sentence underneath to explain it.
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Reading comprehension: powerful verbs worksheet

Reading comprehension: The myth of Theseus and the Minotaur

Read this story about the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Look at the part of the story in bold. The fight between Theseus and the Minotaur is not described in detail. Can you write a paragraph explaining what happened? Here are some of powerful verbs you could use.
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Reading comprehension: Persephone and the pomegranate seeds

Reading comprehension: Persephone and the pomegranate seeds

Read this conversation between Hades and Persephone when he takes her to the Underworld. Persephone wants to leave, but Hades is trying to persuade her she will be happy with him. Think about what Persephone and Hades might have said to each other and then write the conversation between them. Don’t forget the rules of speech: 1. Start each character’s speech on a new line. 2. Use “ to open the speech. 3. End the speech with !, ? or ,. 4. Use ” to close the speech. 5. Use a reporting clause (for example, said Hades or whispered Persephone)
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Retelling a story worksheet

Retelling a story

As reading becomes easier your child will be able to reflect on story events and sequences more. Help them reflect on stories they enjoy with this worksheet, aimed at Y1 reader and writers.
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Reading comprehension pack (KS2): The Stolen Book of Spells

Reading comprehension pack (KS2): The Stolen Book of Spells

Reading comprehension doesn't have to be dull! The Stolen Book of Spells offers KS2 students an engaging story, challenging questions and a riddle to solve – they'll be so immersed in the narrative they won't even realise they're working on their literacy. Answers are provided so you can mark your child's work and help them improve their ability to comprehend, decode and interpret what they read.
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Spotting facts and opinions worksheet

Spotting facts and opinions

Use this worksheet to help your child learn to recognise sentences that are facts and sentences that are opinions.
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Reading comprehension: The journey worksheet

Reading comprehension: The journey

Read this short passage about taking a train journey to France, then answer questions based on the text.
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Reading comprehension: Swimming class worksheet

Reading comprehension: Swimming class

Read this short passage about going to swimming lessons, then answer questions based on the text.
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Reading comprehension practice: Growing vegetables worksheet

Reading comprehension practice: Growing vegetables

With this worksheet, have your child answer questions after reading about how to grow their own vegetables.
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