
This resource explores how housing has changed from prehistoric times to the Industrial Revolution. Pupils will learn about building materials, architectural styles, and social differences in homes across history. Perfect for Years 3–6, the pack includes three levels of reading passages, glossaries, comprehension questions, and full answer sheets.
What’s Included:
• Three differentiated reading texts (HA, MA, LA)
• Glossary of key terms
• 10 comprehension questions per level
• Full answer sheets
• Editable Word format for easy adaptation
Key Features:
• Covers prehistoric shelters, Ancient Egyptian houses, Medieval castles and cottages, Tudor homes, and Industrial Revolution housing
• Explains key vocabulary: wattle-and-daub, thatched roof, terraced house, courtyard, timber-framed
• Develops comprehension, retrieval, inference, and comparison skills
• Perfect for whole-class, guided reading, homework, or enrichment tasks
National Curriculum Links:
• Study changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Industrial Revolution
• Understand social and technological influences on housing
• Explore architecture, materials, and urbanisation
• Build reading comprehension and historical vocabulary
Perfect For:
• KS2 history lessons
• Guided reading sessions
• Differentiated learning or independent study
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