KS2 Black and British Comprehension - age 8+

Looking for high-quality Black History Month resources for 2025 or ways to bring diversity into your history and English lessons? This complete comprehension pack is designed to help teachers explore key moments in Black British history with their Year 5 and Year 6 pupils (ages 9+).

This resource contains four comprehension lessons based on selected pages from Black and British by David Olusoga (extracts not included). Each lesson is carefully structured to support whole-class reading, develop vocabulary skills, and build understanding of how Black history is woven through British history.

What’s Included:

40-page PowerPoint for whole-class teaching
19-page PDF booklet with differentiated activities
Carefully selected vocabulary tasks
A mix of independent, paired, and group comprehension activities
Questions and activities closely linked to National Curriculum reading objectives
Historical Periods Covered:

• The Romans – Explore life in Roman Britain and discover the presence of African people in the Roman Empire.
• The Victorians – Examine the Industrial Revolution, Black Victorians, and their contributions to society.
• World War Two – Learn about the bravery and contributions of Black servicemen and women during the war.
• Windrush to Today – Discuss post-war migration, the Windrush Generation, and their ongoing impact on British life.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Perfect for Black History Month assemblies, lessons, and projects
Ideal for enhancing existing Romans, Victorians, and WW2 history topics with diverse perspectives
Builds reading comprehension, inference, and discussion skills
Saves hours of planning with ready-to-use slides and activities
Bring history to life in your classroom and give pupils a deeper understanding of Britain’s past with these engaging, thought-provoking lessons.