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Aleppo - reading comprehension resource
This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that covers the situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo. By including information about the city before the conflict, the text helps the reader understand that Aleppo was once place where people were able to live normally.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Homework Opinions - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension resource uses a BBC Newsround text that investigates opinions about homework. Exploring view points both for and against, this resource could also form the ideal introduction to a pupil voice exercise to gather pupils’ opinions.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Chinese New Year - reading comprehension
In Chinese communities all over the world, people are celebrating the new year. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains how the new year celebrated and why it is on a different date each year.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Travel Ban - reading comprehension
It seems that Donald Trump is going to continue to court controversy. The latest storm has been the declaration of a travel ban for refugees and people from a number of countries, which was then successfully challenged in court. This reading resource uses two BBC Newsround texts which cover the ban and the subsequent court challenge.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Fidel Castro - reading comprehension
Following the death of Fidel Castro this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text explaining who he was and why he was important.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question. The resource is also available as part of our reading comprehension subscription.
Toblerone - reading comprehension
Following the changes to the iconic shape of Toblerone bars, this comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that looks at changes to Toblerone and other popular snacks that have not been well received.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Trump Inauguration - reading comprehension
Following the inauguration of the US President, Donald Trump, BBC Newsround published a text about the inauguration ceremony. This reading comprehension supports the text which contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Indyref2 - reading comprehension
As the UK Government push on with their plans for Brexit, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for another Scottish independence referendum. This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that examines what is going on.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Dubs Amendment - reading comprehension
The government has announced that it is going to cancel the scheme, known as the Dubs Amendment, which allowed unaccompanied child refugees to come to the UK. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explores the issue.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Sea Ice - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why scientists are concerned about retreating sea ice in the Arctic.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Elephants and Ivory - reading comprehension
Following the meeting of international leaders in Johannesburg to discuss whether to implement a worldwide ban on the trade in ivory in an attempt to protect the elephant population, this comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which examines problems faced by Africa’s elephants.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Heathrow - reading comprehension
As the government announces the controversial decision to expand Heathrow this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround report explaining what it means.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Microbeads - reading comprehension
The government recently announced plans to ban the sale of products containing micro-beads. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC News text which explains why the ban is to be introduced.
The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
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A term's comprehension pack (B)
A non-fiction, term's worth, bundle that covers real new stories. There is a focus on Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) themes which are often hard to cover using traditional materials. 3 sets, each of 10 questions are included in each resource, along with answers,allowing the resources to be used for all learners from able Y1, through KS2 and into KS3.
All of our resources are matched to the expectations the SATs from 2016 onwards. The questions are therefore aimed at KS1, lower KS2 and upper KS2. References to the new ‘content domains’ are included for each question. .
Hurricane names - reading comprehension
With hurricanes and other storms currently in the news, this resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why storms are given names.
The resource contains links to the original text where video links can be found to support a lesson, a version of the text formatted for easy printing and 3 sets of questions differentiated for pupils throughout KS1 and 2 (the resource is also suitable for supporting readers in KS3). Answers and content domain references are also included.
Remembrance - why people wear poppies - reading comprehension
This resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why people wear poppies.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading in KS3. Answers for the questions are included, as are content domain references in line with the SATs reading tests.
Adelie penguins - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround article which describes how the Adelie Penguins have had a disastrous breeding season due to unusual weather conditions.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions, differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2, with answers and content domain references in line with the SATs reading tests. The resource is also suitable to support reading at KS3
Tapanuli orangutan - reading comprehension
This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround report about the discovery of a new species of orang-utan.
The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. Answers and content domain references are included for each question.