Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot Reading Comprehension | Year 5 & Year 6 | UKS2

Explore the history and significance of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, one of the most famous events in British history, with this reading comprehension resource for Year 5 and Year 6 (Upper Key Stage 2).

The information text introduces pupils to Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt to destroy the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. Pupils will learn about religious tensions in Jacobean England and why a group of Catholic conspirators, led by Robert Catesby, planned the attack. The text explores Guy Fawkes’s role in guarding the gunpowder hidden beneath Parliament and how an anonymous warning letter helped authorities uncover the plot on 5 November 1605. Pupils will discover what happened to the conspirators after their plans were discovered. The text also examines how these events led to the annual tradition of Bonfire Night, including fireworks, bonfires and the famous rhyme associated with the Fifth of November.

What’s included:

• Informational reading text
• 10 comprehension questions
• 2 grammar questions
• 7 multiple-choice questions
• Crossword
• Wordsearch
• Extension writing activity
• Teacher presentation
• Answer sheets

This resource is ideal for whole-class reading, guided reading, independent work, homework or cover lessons. It supports UKS2 English, History, Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot, Bonfire Night, 5 November 1605, King James I, Robert Catesby, the Houses of Parliament, Jacobean England, Stuart Britain, Catholic conspirators, religious conflict, British history, historical events, fireworks traditions and literacy activities.

The age-appropriate activities are ready to print, helping pupils develop reading comprehension skills while learning about Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot, its historical background and the origins of Bonfire Night.

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