Information texts for independent, guided or supported reading lessons or comprehension on a theme of wild animals of the world. Suitable for confident readers in upper KS2 years 5 and 6. Text written by a teacher with follow up questions (and answers for independent work). Koalas, cheetahs, big cats, sea turtles, tortoises, octopuses, cane toads.

Eight reading texts about World War 2 for independent or supported reading in upper KS2, includes questions and answers. Texts include biography of Winston Churchill, narrative Blitz Boys, information texts covering the Home Guard, air raid shelters, rationing, evacuation and an evacuee recount.

Seven guided reading texts on the theme of Australia with Q&A, suitable for upper KS2 . Includes information, narrative texts The Great Barrier Reef, octopuses, koalas, the fur trade, cane toads, Toad Rage, Tiddalick the frog. I hope you find these texts interesting and useful. Please leave me a review.

Three extracts from The Prince of Mist, a mysterious tale of promises made and secrets uncovered. The extracts are perfect for 3 complete independent guided reading sessions in year 5 and 6 as they have questions and answers.

Two extracts from Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson with questions and answers. One extract in which Maia meets the twins for the first time and a second in which Maia visits Mr Carter’s study. Great for character description or a topic on the Amazon Rainforest. Year5 or 6.

A retelling of the fable The Tortoise and the Hare for upper KS2 children with questions and answers for independent or supported guided reading lessons. For more texts on the theme of tortoises and turtles go to Mrs Gibbs Classroom.

The story of doubling told through an Indian folktale about doubling the number of grains of rice on a chessboard. A complete lesson with a reading text introduction (optional) followed by a fully resourced lesson on binary numbers and their link to computer bytes. Included in the download: One reading text with questions and answers for guided reading, a maths powerpoint and three pupil worksheets on binary numbers. Suitable for year 6.

Ten guided reading texts on a theme of sea turtles and tortoises. A range of text types including narrative, information, persuasive, fables and stories from another culture (China). All texts include questions to check children’s understanding and answers so that children can get immediate feedback if needed. Suitable for years 5 or 6. The Wreck of the Zanzibar, Esio Trot, China

Complete set of resources for Autumn term Yr 4 spelling from NLS Spelling Bank. Includes 47 slide teacher Powerpoint which introduces the spelling objective along with follow up activities for children’s independent learning. Also includes 41 worksheets with examples of the Yr 4 spellings for each objective on look, say, cover, write, check sheets plus other spelling ideas.

An extract from Esio Trot (the point at which he gives her the poem to make Alfie grow). Suitable for KS2 children to read independently in guided reading lessons. Text with questions and answers.