Magical Forest Reading & Comprehension

Title: Magical Forest Reading & Comprehension

Explore a magical forest in this engaging reading comprehension activity. Ideal for KS 2-3, includes a high-quality narrative and inference questions.

This free worksheet resource includes a captivating original short story: “Exploring the Mysteries of the Forest”. The story follows a curious girl named Lena as she ventures into the woods behind her house, discovers glowing footprints, and finds herself transported to a fantastical new world. It’s designed to spark imagination while strengthening reading and comprehension skills.

What’s included:

• A rich, descriptive reading passage
• Comprehension questions focusing on:
  • Retrieval
  • Sequencing events
  • Inference with evidence
  • Thematic understanding
• Challenge-level prompts for higher-order thinking
• Great for independent reading, guided reading groups, homework, or cover lessons

Perfect for:

• Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3
• English/Reading comprehension lessons
• Creative writing inspiration
• SAT skills practice

This resource helps students practice inference and analysis while immersing them in a magical narrative that will capture their imagination. No prep needed - just print and go!