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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.

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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.
Kensuke's Kingdom Reading Comprehension
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Kensuke's Kingdom Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Michael Morpurgo. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reading Comprehension
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Roald Dahl. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource or for our matching Guided Reading Resources, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo
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Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Michael Morpurgo. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems
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Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems

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Do the children in your class need some structure when answering comprehension questions? Do they need to begin to explain themselves more clearly? Then these sentence stems are for you! This resource includes 20 sentence starters to use within whole class or guided reading sessions. Children can choose the stem that helps most with their answer and use it to scaffold their explanation.
The Midnight Fox Reading Comprehension
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The Midnight Fox Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Betsy Byars. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Mistletoe and Murder Reading Comprehension
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Mistletoe and Murder Reading Comprehension

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With the opening chapter included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about this popular text by Robin Stevens. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction this text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Pig Heart Boy - Reading Comprehension
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Pig Heart Boy - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - A great introduction to this popular novel - could be used as an assessment piece.
Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension
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Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as a reading assessment activity
Eragon - Reading Comprehension
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Eragon - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapters from Eragon by Christopher Paolini (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Comprehension questions to match the two chapters provided - Answers to each comprehension for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Suitable for more able readers - give them a challenge!
Wolf Brother - Reading Comprehension
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Wolf Brother - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers for all reading comprehensions are provided for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Could be used for an assessment activity
Wolf Brother Reading Comprehension
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Wolf Brother Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this text by Michelle Paver. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
World War Two Reading Comprehension Bundle
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World War Two Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A wide variety of texts to engage and challenge your pupils when studying WW2. All resources in this bundle have: - A text for children to read from a popular children's book set in this period of history - Follow up comprehensions for each text, differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks of guided reading/topic resources ready for you to use
Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension
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Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA and answers for ease of marking. - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Holes Reading Comprehension
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Holes Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Louis Sachar. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources TES Shop.
The Borrowers Reading Comprehension
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The Borrowers Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this text by Mary Norton. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
The Twits Reading Comprehension
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The Twits Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Roald Dahl. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y3/4, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
The Witches Reading Comprehension
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The Witches Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Roald Dahl. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Black Beauty Reading Comprehension
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Black Beauty Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this classic text by Anna Sewell. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Street Child - Reading Comprehension
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Street Child - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Street Child by Berlie Doherty (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.