KS2 Diwali Reading Comprehension Pack

Fully editable Diwali Reading Comprehension Pack suitable across KS2

Bring the Festival of Lights into your classroom while developing children’s reading comprehension and speaking skills.

This illustrated non-fiction pack explores Diwali traditions, the story of Rama’s return, and the importance of light, kindness and community. Children build their understanding of religious celebrations while practising vocabulary, retrieval, inference and explaining the writer’s choice of words.

What’s included?

• Editable teaching PowerPoint following the I do, We do, You do approach, with model answers, teacher notes, a hinge question and an exit ticket.
• Three differentiated, editable reading texts: SEND, Expected and Greater Depth
• Three differentiated question sheets
• Separate teacher answer tables with suggested responses and supporting evidence.
• A text-free composite picture for speaking and listening.
• Teacher/TA discussion prompts, suggested responses, vocabulary and support for children who find independent reading difficult.

Reading domains covered

2a Vocabulary • 2b Retrieval • 2d Inference • 2g Explaining how words and phrases enhance meaning

Ideal for whole-class reading, guided groups and supported discussion, with opportunities to reinforce RE learning through purposeful reading and talk.