Julius Caesar KS@ History Reading Resource
A complete KS2 Julius Caesar reading and history pack with differentiated comprehension, SATs-style questions, mark schemes, timelines and assessment support.
This comprehensive KS2 Julius Caesar resource is designed for Upper KS2 pupils and combines history knowledge, reading comprehension, and inference skills in one ready-to-use teaching pack.
The resource includes a clearly written, age-appropriate non-fiction text about Julius Caesar, covering his life during the Roman Republic, his rise to power, military success, the crossing of the River Rubicon, and his lasting impact on Roman history. The text is structured with engaging subheadings, Thinking Time sections and a clear narrative flow to support understanding.
To support assessment and progression, the pack includes:
Three differentiated sets of comprehension questions (below age-expected, age-expected, and greater depth).
A balanced mix of retrieval and inference questions.
Full SATs-authentic mark schemes (1–2 marks per question).
A clear chronology/timeline of Julius Caesar’s life.
Five key takeaways to support summary and retrieval.
Thinking Time reflection prompts to encourage discussion and deeper reasoning.
Copyright-free historical images with a clear Image Credits section
Teacher-friendly structure suitable for print or digital use.
This resource is ideal for:
Guided reading or whole-class reading.
History lessons on Ancient Rome and the Roman Republic.
SATs preparation and assessment evidence.
Cross-curricular history and literacy lessons.
Adapted classroom teaching.
All materials are classroom-ready and designed to save teacher time, while supporting high-quality discussion, assessment and historical understanding.

