Quick Reading and Inference Comprehension – Character Feelings

A short, focused reading and inference resource designed to help pupils practise inferring a character’s feelings using evidence from the text.

This resource includes an original, age-appropriate reading extract and a range of questions that move from retrieval to inference and explanation. It is designed as a quick task that can be completed independently.

Suitable for Year 7 and upper KS2 pupils, and ideal for use as homework, cover work, starters or independent reading practice.

The reading text uses age-appropriate vocabulary and includes statutory spellings to support spelling consolidation alongside reading comprehension skills.

What’s included:

• One original reading extract
• Comprehension and inference questions
• Vocabulary synonyms task linked to words from the text
• Full answer sheet with guidance

This resource is low-prep, easy to mark, and supports the development of inference skills without relying on any prior text knowledge.