Lightning McQueen inspired – 60 Second Reading Comprehension

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This 60-second reading comprehension is a fast-paced, engaging activity based on an original Lightning McQueen–inspired short story. Designed to be completed quickly, it is perfect for lesson starters, guided reading warm-ups, early finishers, or intervention work.

The short narrative focuses on racing, perseverance, and learning from others, making it motivating and accessible while still developing key comprehension skills.

What’s included:

A short fiction text suitable for a 60-second read

4 multiple-choice questions to assess retrieval

4 short-answer questions to encourage inference and explanation

Space provided for written responses

Ready-to-use PDF format

Skills covered:

Reading for meaning under time constraints

Retrieval of key information

Inference and understanding theme

Written comprehension responses