Classification of Plants – Differentiated Reading Comprehension Pack (LKS2)

Take your class on a fascinating journey through the plant kingdom with this fully differentiated resource! Students will learn how plants are classified into groups such as angiosperms, gymnosperms, ferns, mosses, and algae. Each passage explores key plant features, reproduction methods, and the role of plants in biodiversity.

What’s Included:
• Three differentiated reading texts (Higher Ability, Middle Ability, Lower Ability)
• Extended reading passages suitable for Years 3–5
• 10 comprehension questions per passage
• Full answer sheets for easy marking
• Glossary of key scientific vocabulary
• Editable Word format for easy adaptation

Key Features:
• Explains major plant groups and their characteristics
• Introduces key scientific vocabulary like spores, fronds, pollinators, and photosynthesis
• Differentiated for HA, MA, and LA learners
• Perfect for guided reading, science lessons, homework, or independent study
• Supports cross-curricular literacy and science learning

National Curriculum Links:
• Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways
• Explore and use classification keys
• Identify and name plants in their habitats
• Understand the differences between seed-bearing and spore-producing plants
• Appreciate biodiversity and the importance of plants in ecosystems

Perfect For:
• LKS2 Science or Reading lessons
• Mixed-ability guided reading sessions
• Homework, intervention, or enrichment tasks
• Supporting scientific literacy and vocabulary development