DIWALI READING COMPREHENSION — KS2

Diwali Ultimate Bundle | Assembly, Reading, Writing, Maths & Art | KS1 & KS2

Plan your Diwali provision with one complete collection of ready-to-use resources for KS1 and KS2. This substantial **Diwali Ultimate Bundle** brings together five complementary resources covering whole-school assembly, reading comprehension, writing, maths, rangoli-inspired design, art, creativity, reflection and cultural learning. Perfect for schools looking to explore **Diwali — the Festival of Lights** through meaningful curriculum activities rather than disconnected themed worksheets. ## 5 COMPLETE RESOURCES INCLUDED **1. Diwali Whole-School Assembly Pack | KS1 & KS2** Introduce Diwali through an engaging 30-slide whole-school assembly exploring the Festival of Lights, different traditions, the symbolism of light, community, kindness, courage and hope. Includes teacher guidance, vocabulary resources, pupil reflection activities, discussion cards, knowledge checks, exit tickets and the whole-school **Acts of Light** kindness challenge. --- **2. Diwali Reading Comprehension | KS2** A differentiated reading pack containing six purpose-written fiction and non-fiction texts across: • Lower KS2 • Upper KS2 • Greater Depth Develop retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation, synthesis and analysis while pupils learn about Diwali and the different traditions connected with it. Includes a teaching PowerPoint, comprehension activities and detailed teacher answers. --- **3. KS2 Diwali Writing Pack** Develop purposeful writing through six substantial outcomes: • story retelling • descriptive writing • diary writing • non-fiction fact-file writing • poetry • persuasive writing Includes teaching slides, a 24-page pupil workbook, planning frames, vocabulary support, models, editing activities, differentiation, assessment guidance and a detailed teacher guide. --- **4. KS2 Diwali Maths & Rangoli Unit** Explore genuine mathematical concepts through rangoli-inspired investigations and problem solving. Pupils work with: • symmetry • reflection • repeating patterns • 2D shape • coordinates • fractions • equivalent fractions • mathematical reasoning • problem solving The unit culminates in pupils creating and explaining their own mathematically structured rangoli-inspired design. --- **5. Diwali Art & Creative Activities Pack** A substantial creative arts resource featuring **8 structured art projects** across 2D and 3D work. Activities include: • rangoli-inspired design • decorative diya design • mehndi-inspired pattern work on paper • mixed-media collage • printmaking • clay diya modelling • paper lantern construction • rangoli-inspired relief art Includes technique guidance, planning pages, templates, practical instructions and pupil reflection activities. ## A CROSS-CURRICULAR DIWALI COLLECTION Use the resources together to create a complete Diwali learning programme: **LAUNCH** Introduce Diwali through the whole-school assembly. **READ** Develop comprehension through differentiated fiction and non-fiction. **WRITE** Explore six purposeful writing outcomes. **INVESTIGATE** Discover symmetry, patterns, shape, coordinates and fractions through mathematics. **CREATE** Explore pattern, colour, form, texture and composition through eight art projects. **REFLECT** Consider themes of light, hope, knowledge, kindness, welcome and community. ## CULTURALLY THOUGHTFUL The resources have been designed to avoid presenting Diwali as though everyone celebrates it in exactly the same way. Throughout the collection, pupils encounter variation between communities and traditions, with careful use of language such as **some**, **many** and **in some traditions**. Where appropriate, pupils encounter Hindu traditions alongside information about **Bandi Chhor Divas within Sikh tradition** and **Diwali within Jain tradition**. Rangoli and mehndi are presented as living artistic traditions with regional, family and individual variation rather than as one fixed decorative style. PERFECT FOR • KS1 and KS2 • Years 3–6 • whole-school Diwali celebrations • assemblies • RE • English • guided and whole-class reading • creative writing • maths • art and design • cultural learning • themed curriculum days • enrichment activities • mixed-attainment classes • autumn term planning Use individual resources independently or combine them to create a rich, coherent programme of learning across Diwali. ASSEMBLE • READ • WRITE • INVESTIGATE • CREATE • REFLECT A complete Diwali collection for exploring the Festival of Lights across the curriculum.