Earthquakes Reading Pack | KS2 | Y4–5

25-page earthquakes reading comprehension pack for KS2 / Years 4–5 with vocabulary, 4 non-fiction passages, questions, activities, written response rubric, puzzles, and answers.

This printable pack helps pupils understand what causes earthquakes and how people can reduce danger through safer design, preparation, and planning. Pupils explore Earth’s crust, faults, seismic waves, aftershocks, earthquake-safe buildings, and a real-world case study about earthquake readiness in Japan.

Includes a vocabulary preview, 4 reading passages, 4 question pages, 2 activity pages, 1 written response task, 1 separate written response rubric, 1 crossword, 1 word search, and answer pages. Ideal for guided reading, earthquake topic work, safety discussions, homework, and independent practice. Suitable for mixed-ability and EAL-friendly classrooms.

Part of the Earth Under Pressure series.