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Year 6 Reading SATs preparation | KS2 Reading Comprehension | SATs-style practice

Help Year 6 pupils build reading stamina, confidence and familiarity with SATs-style questions with this second pack of carefully structured Twenty Minute Texts.

Each activity provides a short, focused reading practice session based on the types of texts and questions pupils encounter in the KS2 Reading SATs. The activities are ideal for regular practice without the time and pressure of completing a full reading paper.

What’s included?
✔ Four carefully structured reading texts
✔ A balanced mix of fiction, non-fiction and historical texts
✔ SATs-style questions covering the key reading domains
✔ Retrieval, vocabulary, inference, sequencing and whole-text questions
✔ Clear, detailed mark schemes for quick and consistent marking
✔ Separate text, question and answer materials
✔ Short activities designed to fit comfortably into a 20-minute reading session

Texts included
Text 1: The Old Photograph – Modern fiction
A child discovers an old photograph and begins to wonder about the story behind it.

Text 2: The Fossil Hunter – Biography / non-fiction
The story of Mary Anning and her remarkable work searching for fossils along the Dorset coast.

Text 3: The Message – Historical fiction
Set in Victorian London, Thomas must make his way through the crowded streets to deliver an important message.

Text 4: The Empty House – Modern fiction
A seemingly abandoned house raises questions when a child begins to notice signs that someone may still be inside.

Designed with SATs in mind
The pack has been created using analysis of recent KS2 Reading SATs papers, including the length, structure, genre balance and question-domain weighting of the texts used in the tests.

The texts are carefully sequenced to provide a realistic progression in reading demand, while maintaining the manageable format of a short practice activity.

Perfect for:
✔ Year 6 SATs preparation
✔ Spring and summer term reading practice
✔ Reading booster groups
✔ Small-group intervention
✔ Whole-class reading practice
✔ Daily SATs preparation
✔ Low-stakes assessment
✔ Building reading stamina and confidence
✔ Pupils who need regular practice with SATs-style questions

Looking for more?
Use Pack 2 alongside the other Twenty Minute Texts packs to provide pupils with regular, focused SATs-style reading practice throughout the year.

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KS2 Reading SATs Practice Texts – Packs 1 & 2 Bundle

**Give Year 6 pupils regular, focused practice with SATs-style reading texts and questions with this complete bundle of 8 Twenty Minute Texts.** Designed for short, manageable reading sessions, these activities help pupils develop the skills they need for the KS2 Reading SATs without requiring them to complete a full reading paper every time. **What’s included?** This bundle contains both Packs 1 and 2, giving you: ✔ 8 carefully written reading texts ✔ A varied mix of fiction, non-fiction and historical texts ✔ SATs-style questions based on the types of questions pupils encounter in the KS2 Reading SATs ✔ Questions covering key reading domains, including retrieval, inference, vocabulary, sequencing and whole-text understanding ✔ Detailed mark schemes for every activity ✔ Texts and questions designed for focused 20-minute practice sessions ✔ A useful bank of reading activities for the run-up to SATs **Why Twenty Minute Texts?** Reading practice doesn't always need to mean completing an entire SATs paper. These short activities are designed to give pupils regular opportunities to read, think and answer questions independently, helping them build: ✔ Reading stamina ✔ Confidence with unfamiliar texts ✔ Retrieval skills ✔ Vocabulary knowledge ✔ Inference skills ✔ Familiarity with SATs-style question wording ✔ The ability to locate and use evidence from a text They are ideal for using as daily or weekly reading practice, intervention activities, homework or focused SATs preparation. **SATs-informed design** The texts and questions have been carefully developed using analysis of recent KS2 Reading SATs papers. The collection reflects the variety, structure and progression in reading demand found across the SATs, rather than simply making every text increasingly difficult. The questions also reflect the balance of skills pupils are most likely to encounter, with a strong focus on retrieval and inference, alongside vocabulary and other key reading skills. **Perfect for:** ✔ Year 6 SATs preparation ✔ Spring and summer term reading practice ✔ Daily reading activities ✔ Small-group intervention ✔ Reading booster groups ✔ Whole-class reading ✔ Independent practice ✔ Homework ✔ Low-stakes assessment ✔ Building confidence before SATs **Get the complete collection** This bundle gives you all 8 Twenty Minute Texts from Packs 1 and 2 in one resource, providing a substantial bank of focused SATs-style reading practice. If you already own Pack 1 or Pack 2, you only need the other individual pack rather than this bundle. **Want More SATs Reading Practice?** [Reading SATs Preparation Pack 1 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons)](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13390467) [Reading SATs Preparation Pack 2 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13390488) [Reading SATs Preparation Pack 3 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons)](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13390501) [Complete Year 6 Reading SATs Bundle (27 Lessons / 9 Texts)](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13390511) [Year 6 Reading SATs Intervention – Expected Standard](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13393317) [Year 6 Reading SATs Intervention – Greater Depth](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13393823) [The Complete Y6 SATS Preparation and Intervention Bundle](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13394224) ***Search 'Boost Primary' to explore the full range of Boost Primary resources, created by experienced school leaders and used by schools nationwide.***

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