KS2 Inference & Text Evidence | Differentiated Reading Comprehension

Support pupils in explaining what they infer, which clues they notice, and how the evidence supports their ideas.

Reading Detectives includes 12 original fiction stories in two text versions: a core passage and a shorter passage with response stems. The key clues and questions remain aligned, supporting discussion across mixed-attainment groups.

Each story includes five questions covering retrieval, vocabulary in context, inference, evaluating a claim, and prediction.

What’s included:

12 stories in two versions: 24 texts altogether.
60 comprehension questions, repeated across the versions.
Explained answers and paragraph references for inference evidence.
Five mini-lessons and a classroom marking rubric.
A private skill tracker and evidence-bridge template.
12 new exit-ticket situations with suggested responses.

Suggested audience: Years 4–5, ages 8–10.
Format: UK English; A4 and US Letter PDFs. 76 content pages per paper-size edition.

Suitable for guided reading, small-group teaching, independent practice following instruction, and ongoing assessment.

Paper-size editions repeat the same content. Suggested placement is not a validated reading level. Digital PDF resource; no physical product supplied.