Chapter by chapter slides. My turn, your turn approach to answering SATs style reading comprehension questions about The Explorer by Katherine Rundell. Includes inference, vocabulary and retrieval.
Support pupils’ independent reading and SATs preparation with this printable reading booklet to accompany The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Designed for independent practice, this booklet is full of SATs-style questions focused on:
Inference, vocabulary and retrieval.
Each section is linked to the text and includes clearly spaced answer lines so pupils can write directly into the booklet.
There are also structured opportunities to summarise key themes and events from the story. The resource is ready to print as a booklet: simply photocopy and staple.
Chapter-by-chapter reading slides, packed with SATs-style comprehension questions and clear modelling to build pupils’ confidence.
Each slide includes a wide range of question types- retrieval, inference, vocabulary and 3 mark explanation questions, all carefully designed to mirror the style and challenge of KS2 SATs. The resource follows a “My Turn, Your Turn” approach:
The teacher models how to answer one question, explicitly talking through the thought process.
Pupils then tackle a similar question, applying the same strategy.
This structure helps children understand how to find evidence, how to justify their answers, and how to gain full marks on longer questions.
Perfect for:
Whole-class reading
SATs preparation and strategy lessons
Homework or follow-up tasks
Cover lessons with clear, ready-to-use questions
Chapter-by-chapter slides make it easy to pick up exactly where you left off and ensure full coverage of the novel, while steadily building skills and test technique.
Reading booklet for Usborne’s Beowulf. Includes SATs style vocabulary, inference and retrieval questions with opportunities for pupil’s to discuss and unpick unknown vocabulary and summarise chapters.