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.

This reading comprehension uses a BBC Newsround article to investigate the human side of the conflict in Syria.  A twelve year old girl explains why her family left Syria and what it was like to live in a refugee camp before they were able to move to the UK. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2.  It supports learning in SMSC and could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question

As the Red Arrows return from a two month foreign tour, this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text about the RAF display team. 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.

This resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains why many people are concerned about in game purchases within electronic games. The resource contains 3 sets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading at KS3. Answers and content domain references for each question are included.

This resource supports a BBC News report which tells how two men use a 3D printer in their garden shed to make prosthetic hands. 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.

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.

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.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround report about some of Britain’s young paralympic hopefuls.  In addition to supporting reading this text will promote SMSC themes and disability awareness. 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.

A reading comprehension using a BBC Newsround report into the bombing of Hiroshima

Scientists believe that they may have found traces of water on the surface of Mars.  Although the discovery has not yet been confirmed, it may pave the way for future manned exploration as water would be required for the production of rocket fuel as well as human consumption.  This comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text about the discovery. 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.

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.

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.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that covers the events in Zimbabwe and answers the question 'what is a coup?'. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable for supporting reading in KS3. Answers and content domain references are included for each question.

This reading comprehension supports a text from BBC Newsround which explains who Princess Diana was and why she is currently in the news. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. Each question has a SATs content domain reference and answers are provided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This reading comprehension supports a BBC Earth article detailing some of the world’s largest species of spiders – a subject which is sure to capture the attention of pupils. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2, with the KS1 questions being drawn from the first half of the text.  It could also be used to support readers in KS3.  Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.

Makers of Dolmio sauces took the unusual step of advising customers not to consume some of their products more than once each week.  This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsbeat article which explores whether other common foods are equally as bad as Dolmio. 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.