KS3 Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions – Differentiated (Pack 2)

This KS3 Reading Comprehension resource (Pack 2) contains five fiction passages, each written at three differentiated levels (easy, medium and hard). Every passage includes 5–7 comprehension questions carefully matched to the level, making it easy to stretch, support and challenge learners.

The five fiction extracts in this pack explore a wide range of engaging themes and genres:

A Tudor court intrigue (historical fiction)

A magical encounter in the forest (fantasy)

School drama and rivalry (realistic fiction)

A voyage into space (science fiction)

Lost in a storm (suspense / thriller)

This is Pack 2 of the series. Pack 1 is already available, and Pack 3 will be released shortly.

This versatile resource can be used for:

In-lesson comprehension work

Homework tasks

Cover lessons

Each passage is around 400 words, making them ideal for KS3 English lessons, literacy support, or cross-curricular reading activities. The differentiated versions mean you can support weaker readers while also providing challenge for stronger students—all based on the same engaging text.