Tornado Facts – KS2 Non-Fiction Reading & Science Comprehension

This KS2 non-fiction reading resource helps pupils aged 7–11 understand how tornadoes form, how they are detected, and the essential safety steps to follow during severe weather. The text is clear, accessible, and supports KS2 Science and Geography learning related to weather and natural hazards.

Inside the pack, teachers will find an engaging non-fiction passage, key vocabulary explained in simple terms, and a full set of comprehension questions covering literal understanding, inference and evidence retrieval. A “safe vs unsafe actions” sorting activity reinforces key safety principles. A simple STEM/DT task is also included, where pupils design a protective indoor space model to apply their scientific understanding.

This resource supports KS2 reading objectives, scientific enquiry skills, and cross-curricular weather-based study. It works well for whole-class teaching, guided reading, homework, or as an extension activity for early finishers.

Resource includes:
• Non-fiction reading passage (KS2 level)
• Key vocabulary explained clearly
• Literal and inferential comprehension questions
• Evidence retrieval tasks
• Safe vs unsafe actions sorting activity
• Simple STEM/DT design task with step-by-step prompts
• Answer key included

A ready-to-use and easy-to-print KS2 resource for science or geography lessons.