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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.
Matilda by Roald Dahl - Comprehension and Activity Pack
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Matilda by Roald Dahl - Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This reading comprehension and activity pack for Matilda contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six important chapters of Matilda by Roald Dahl: Chapters 1, 6, 8, 14, 17 and 20. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities for each of these chapters for children to complete, e.g. Character Profile of Miss Trunchbull
Artemis Fowl-Reading Comprehension
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Artemis Fowl-Reading Comprehension

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This comprehension pack includes: - Opening chapter from Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) TWO OPTIONS FOR USE: - 1 x FULL chapter comprehension - questions and answers - 2x HALF-CHAPTER comprehensions and answers (chapter has been split in half with one comprehension for each half) - Both of these options are included in the pack Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity.
Coraline - Reading Comprehension
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Coraline - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Coraline by Neil Gaiman (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. - Suitable assessment activity
Christmas Comprehension - The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig
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Christmas Comprehension - The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig (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.
Christmas Comprehension - The Christmas Story
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Christmas Comprehension - The Christmas Story

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This Christmas Story comprehension pack includes: - Differentiated texts about the Christmas story - Differentiated comprehension questions about the Christmas story - Comprehension answers for each text for ease of marking. - Each resource has a differentiated system using ticks. The 3 ticks at the bottom are for your most able readers, 2 ticks for middle ability and 1 tick for lower ability children. This could also be used for different year groups depending on the reading ability of the children.
Christmas Comprehension - Saint Nicholas
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Christmas Comprehension - Saint Nicholas

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This St. Nicholas comprehension pack includes: - Differentiated texts about St. Nicholas - Differentiated comprehension questions about St. Nicholas - Comprehension answers for each text for ease of marking. - Each resource has a differentiated system using ticks. The 3 ticks at the bottom are for your most able readers, 2 ticks for middle ability and 1 tick for lower ability children. This could also be used for different year groups depending on the reading ability of the children.
George's Marvellous Medicine - Guided Reading Resources
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George's Marvellous Medicine - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of resources includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks, linked to the National Curriculum - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session, e.g. Designing Your Own Medicine, Character Profile of Grandma and many more...
Kensuke's Kingdom Reading Comprehension
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Kensuke's Kingdom Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo (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 each comprehension 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. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Holes by Louis Sachar -  Guided Reading Resources
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Holes by Louis Sachar - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of resources for Holes by Louis Sachar includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 7 weeks - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session. - All sessions have National Curriculum objectives/links - A User Guide included
Christmas Comprehension - A Visit from St Nicholas
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Christmas Comprehension - A Visit from St Nicholas

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'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house...' A Christmas comprehension based on this classic poem by Clement C. Moore. This comprehension pack includes: - Copy of the poem 'A Visit from St Nicholas' -Differentiated comprehension questions for your LA, MA and HA. - Answers for ease of marking - Differentiated tick system in the footer of each worksheet/answer sheet - 3 ticks for HA, 2 ticks for MA and 1 tick for LA.
Christmas Activity Pack - Y3/4
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Christmas Activity Pack - Y3/4

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This 21 page activity booklet has all you need to keep the children entertained over the festive period. This Christmas-themed pack contains: - Wordsearches - Crosswords - Creative writing - Sudoku - Missing words - Word jumbles - Colour by numbers
Christmas Activity Pack - Y5/6
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Christmas Activity Pack - Y5/6

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This 20 page Christmas activity booklet has all you need to keep your class busy during the final days of term. It includes: - Crosswords - Wordsearches - Sudoku - Creative writing - Word Jumbles - Cloze procedures - Picture search - Colour by numbers
The Hodgeheg - Reading Comprehension
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The Hodgeheg - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack contains: - Opening extract from The Hodgeheg by Dick King-Smith (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.
St Nicholas Reading Comprehension
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St Nicholas Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the the legend of St Nicholas. 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 legend 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.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Reading Comprehensions
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Reading Comprehensions

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Opening extract from Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (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.
Skulduggery Pleasant - Reading Comprehension
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Skulduggery Pleasant - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy (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 each comprehension 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.