45 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about children’s lives around the world, ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 Geography, Science and RE. All 9 packs for just over half the price.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (9 PDFs, 177 pages)

  • Food, Animals, School Life, Jobs, Festivals, Weather, Homes, Rainforests and Christmas Around the World
  • 5 texts per pack from five different countries or continents
  • 30 comprehension questions per pack, with a full answer key
  • Key-words box on every text, word work, vocabulary matching and gap-fill
  • “Which country?” quiz, comparison chart and word search
  • Guided writing task with a planning frame
  • Teacher notes: lesson flow, support and challenge
  • Rainforests also has VIPERS question labels and a shorter support version of each text

HOW TO USE IT

One text per lesson (40–50 min): a whole year of weekly reading, or a topic pack for each half-term. Works for reading stations, homework and cover lessons. Every page works on its own. No prep needed.

WHO IT’S FOR

KS2 classes (reading level suits Years 3–4), and EAL learners in Years 4–7. Texts are written at CEFR A2–B1.

EDITABLE? Print-ready PDFs.

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