5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about volcanoes and earthquakes around the world: Vesuvius and Pompeii in Italy, Iceland’s volcanoes and geysers, earthquakes in Japan, the volcanoes of Hawaii and Chile on the Ring of Fire. Differentiated: every text has a shorter support version. VIPERS questions, simple language that EAL learners can access, and links to KS2 Geography (volcanoes, earthquakes, tectonic plates). No prep needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED (25-page PDF) 5 non-fiction texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 5 support versions (about 45 words) with four simple questions each 30 VIPERS questions, each labelled: Retrieve, Vocabulary, Infer, Explain, Predict, Summarise Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which place?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Writing task: a newspaper report, “Volcano Erupts!”, with planning frame Teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge Full answer key (3 pages) HOW TO USE IT One text a week alongside your volcanoes and earthquakes unit, or as guided reading: groups read the level that suits them, then discuss together. Works for reading stations, homework and cover lessons. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR KS2 classes (reading level suits Years 3–4, topic fits Years 3–6) and EAL learners in Years 4–7 (about CEFR A2–B1). EDITABLE? Print-ready PDF. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about the solar system: the Sun, the Moon, Earth, Mars, and the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn. Differentiated: every text has a shorter support version. VIPERS questions, simple language that EAL learners can access, and links to Year 5 Science, Earth and space (orbits, the Moon, day and night). No prep needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED (25-page PDF) 5 non-fiction texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 5 support versions (about 45 words) with four simple questions each 30 VIPERS questions, each labelled: Retrieve, Vocabulary, Infer, Explain, Predict, Summarise Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which one?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Writing task: a non-chronological report, “Planet Fact File”, with planning frame Teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge Full answer key (3 pages) HOW TO USE IT One text a week alongside your Earth and space unit, or as guided reading: groups read the level that suits them, then discuss together. Works for reading stations, homework and cover lessons. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR KS2 classes (reading level suits Years 3–5, topic fits Year 5) and EAL learners in Years 4–7 (about CEFR A2–B1). EDITABLE? Print-ready PDF. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about Ancient Egypt: the River Nile, the pyramids of Giza, how mummies were made, hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone, and Tutankhamun’s tomb. Differentiated: every text has a shorter support version. VIPERS questions, simple language that EAL learners can access, and links to the KS2 History study of Ancient Egypt. No prep needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED (25-page PDF) 5 non-fiction texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 5 support versions (about 50 words) with four simple questions each 30 VIPERS questions, each labelled: Retrieve, Vocabulary, Infer, Explain, Predict, Summarise Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which text?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Writing task: instructions, “How to Make a Mummy”, with planning frame Teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge Full answer key (3 pages) HOW TO USE IT One text a week alongside your Ancient Egypt topic, or as guided reading: groups read the level that suits them, then discuss together. Works for reading stations, homework and cover lessons. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR KS2 classes (reading level suits Years 3–4, topic fits Years 3–6) and EAL learners in Years 4–7 (about CEFR A2–B1). EDITABLE? Print-ready PDF. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about rainforests around the world: the Amazon in Brazil, the Congo rainforest, Borneo, the Daintree in Australia and the Monteverde cloud forest in Costa Rica. Differentiated: every text has a shorter support version. VIPERS questions, simple language that EAL learners can access, and links to KS2 Geography (rainforests, layers of the rainforest, deforestation). No prep needed. WHAT’S INCLUDED (25-page PDF) 5 non-fiction texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 5 support versions (about 60 words) with four simple questions each 30 VIPERS questions, each labelled: Retrieve, Vocabulary, Infer, Explain, Predict, Summarise Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Persuasive writing task: “Save the Rainforest!” letter with planning frame Teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge Full answer key (3 pages) HOW TO USE IT One text a week alongside your rainforest unit, or as guided reading: groups read the level that suits them, then discuss together. Works for reading stations, homework and cover lessons. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR KS2 classes (reading level suits Years 3–4, topic fits Years 3–6) and EAL learners in Years 4–7 (about CEFR A2–B1). EDITABLE? Print-ready PDF. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about weather and seasons around the world: the monsoon in India, the midnight sun in Norway, the desert in Egypt, tornadoes in the USA and snowy winters in Canada. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 Geography (weather and climate). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (19-page PDF) 5 original reading texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 30 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Guided writing task, “The Weather Where I Live”, with planning frame Full answer key and teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge HOW TO USE IT Links naturally to geography work on climate and seasons. One text per lesson (40–50 min), as reading stations, a jigsaw, homework or a cover lesson. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. EDITABLE? This is a print-ready PDF. Also in the series: Animals, Food, School Life, Jobs, Homes, Festivals and Christmas Around the World. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about festivals around the world: Diwali in India, Lunar New Year in China, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia and Songkran in Thailand. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 RE (festivals and celebrations). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (19-page PDF) 5 original reading texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 30 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Guided writing task, “My Favourite Festival”, with planning frame Full answer key and teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge HOW TO USE IT Teach each text close to its festival, or use them all for a celebrations topic. One text per lesson (40–50 min), as reading stations, a jigsaw, homework or a cover lesson. Every page works on its own. Pairs perfectly with Christmas Around the World. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. EDITABLE? This is a print-ready PDF. Also in the series: Christmas Around the World, Food Around the World, Animals Around the World and School Life Around the World. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about amazing homes around the world: a ger in Mongolia, houses on stilts in Cambodia, houseboats in the Netherlands, underground homes in Tunisia and igloos in Canada. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 Geography (homes, settlements and climate). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (19-page PDF) 5 original reading texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 30 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Guided writing task, “My Dream Home”, with planning frame Full answer key and teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge HOW TO USE IT Great for a “homes” or “where we live” topic, and pairs well with Weather Around the World. One text per lesson (40–50 min), as reading stations, a jigsaw, homework or a cover lesson. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. EDITABLE? This is a print-ready PDF. Also in the series: Weather, Animals, Food, School Life, Jobs, Festivals and Christmas Around the World. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about amazing jobs around the world: lifeboat volunteers in the UK, lunchbox carriers in India, mountain guides in Nepal, flying doctors in Kenya and the seven-minute train cleaners of Japan. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 PSHE (people who help us and the world of work). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (19-page PDF) 5 original reading texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 30 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Guided writing task, “A Job I Would Like”, with planning frame Full answer key and teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge HOW TO USE IT Perfect for a “people who help us” or careers topic. One text per lesson (40–50 min), as reading stations, a jigsaw, homework or a cover lesson. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. EDITABLE? This is a print-ready PDF. Also in the series: Food, Animals, School Life, Festivals and Christmas Around the World. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about school life in Finland, Japan, South Africa, Australia and India. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 Geography and PSHE. No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (19-page PDF) 5 original reading texts (about 150 words each) with a key-words box on every page 30 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Guided writing task, “My School Day”, with planning frame Full answer key and teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge HOW TO USE IT Perfect for back-to-school or a “schools around the world” topic. One text per lesson (40–50 min), as reading stations, a jigsaw, homework or a cover lesson. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. EDITABLE?This is a print-ready PDF. Also in the series: Food Around the World, Animals Around the World and Christmas Around the World. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about amazing animals and their habitats: elephants in Kenya, giant pandas in China, kangaroos in Australia, sloths in Brazil and polar bears in Canada. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 Science (living things and their habitats). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (19-page PDF) 5 original reading texts (about 160 words each) with a key-words box on every page 30 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart (animal, habitat, amazing fact) Word search (15 words) Guided writing task, “An Amazing Animal”, with planning frame Full answer key and teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge HOW TO USE IT One text per lesson (40–50 min), as reading stations, a jigsaw, homework or a cover lesson. Links naturally to science topics on habitats and adaptation. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. EDITABLE? This is a print-ready PDF. Also in the series: Food Around the World and Christmas Around the World. If this is useful, a review really helps.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about food around the world: Japan, India, Italy, Brazil and South Africa. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 Geography and D&T (cooking and nutrition). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (19-page PDF) 5 original reading texts (about 170 words each) with a key-words box on every page 30 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search (15 words) Guided writing task, “My Favourite Meal”, with planning frame Full answer key and teacher notes with lesson flow, ways to use it, support and challenge HOW TO USE IT One text per lesson (40–50 min), as reading stations, a jigsaw, homework or a cover lesson. Every page works on its own. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. EDITABLE? This is a print-ready PDF. If this is useful, a review really helps – and have a look at Christmas Around the World too.

5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about how Christmas is celebrated around the world: the UK, South Africa, Mexico, Sweden and Ethiopia. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 RE (Christmas). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key. Five original reading texts help learners explore how Christmas is celebrated in different countries. Perfect for the last weeks of term, reading stations, cover lessons or homework. No prep needed - just print and teach. What’s included (19 pages): 5 reading texts (about 200 words each) with a key-words box 30 comprehension questions (recall, true/false and thinking questions) Word work activity for every text Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart Word search Guided writing task with a planning frame Teacher notes with a suggested lesson flow Full answer key Suitable for: ESL/EFL learners aged 9-12 (CEFR A2-B1), KS2 / Years 5-7 and Grades 4-6.

A free KS2 non-fiction reading comprehension about Diwali, the Festival of Lights – ready to teach, no prep. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading before Diwali (8 November 2026), with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 RE. WHAT’S INCLUDED (6-page PDF) 1 non-fiction reading text (about 150 words) with a key-words box 6 comprehension questions: retrieval, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Your turn”: design a rangoli and write about a festival Teacher notes with lesson flow, support and challenge Full answer key WHO IT’S FOR KS2 classes (reading level suits Years 3–4) and EAL learners in Years 4–7 (about CEFR A2–B1). Great for RE, a festivals topic or a cover lesson. WANT MORE? The full Festivals Around the World pack has this lesson plus four more festivals in exactly this format: Lunar New Year in China, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia and Songkran in Thailand. If this lesson was useful, a review really helps.

A free, ready-to-teach ESL reading lesson about the African penguins of Boulders Beach, South Africa – no prep needed. One original text at CEFR A2–B1 with questions, vocabulary practice and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (6-page PDF) 1 original reading text (about 190 words) with a key-words box 6 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Your turn” draw-and-write task Teacher notes with lesson flow, support and challenge Full answer key WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. Links to science topics on habitats, adaptation and endangered animals. Great as a cover lesson. WANT MORE? The full Animals Around the World pack has five more animals in exactly this format: elephants in Kenya, giant pandas in China, kangaroos in Australia, sloths in Brazil and polar bears in Canada. If this lesson was useful, a review really helps.

A free, ready-to-teach ESL reading lesson about street food in Thailand – no prep needed. One original text at CEFR A2–B1 with questions, vocabulary practice and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (6-page PDF) 1 original reading text (about 180 words) with a key-words box 6 comprehension questions: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Vocabulary matching and gap-fill “Your turn” draw-and-write task Teacher notes with lesson flow, support and challenge Full answer key WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. Great as a cover lesson. WANT MORE? The full Food Around the World pack has five more countries in exactly this format: Japan, India, Italy, Brazil and South Africa. If this lesson was useful, a review really helps.

Four free, ready-to-teach ESL reading lessons about Thailand, Madagascar, New Zealand and Iceland – no prep needed. Original texts at CEFR A2–B1, 24 comprehension questions and a full answer key. WHAT’S INCLUDED (13-page PDF) Street Food in Thailand Lemurs of Madagascar Bare Feet and Morning Tea in New Zealand Thirteen Visitors in Iceland (the 13 Yule Lads) A key-words box and 6 comprehension questions for every text: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question Word work for every text Teacher notes with lesson flow, support and challenge Full answer key HOW TO USE IT One text per lesson (40–50 min). Every lesson stands on its own, so it’s perfect for cover lessons, reading stations or homework. Topic links: food, animals and habitats, school life and Christmas. WHO IT’S FOR ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7. WANT MORE? Each lesson comes from a full 19-page pack with five more countries in exactly the same format: Food Around the World, Animals Around the World, School Life Around the World and Christmas Around the World. If these lessons were useful, a review really helps.