Explore the Types of Rocks with this Earth Science Reading Pack!
Take your class on a journey beneath the surface of the Earth with this engaging reading pack all about rocks! Pupils will learn how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed, how to spot the differences between them, and where they can be found in the world around us. A perfect blend of science and reading to support curiosity, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Perfect for Year 3 and 4 learners, this engaging and educational pack is filled with activities designed to strengthen reading comprehension, build vocabulary, and develop retrieval and inference skills.
This versatile resource is ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, or independent activities. Use it for warm-ups, guided reading, homework, interventions or assessments. Whether you’re focusing on fluency, retrieval, or inference, this pack has everything you need to support your teaching goals.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 2 Pages of Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
- 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
- “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
- Extension Activities for discussion, reflection, and persuasive writing
- 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
- An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
- Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
- 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
- Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
- Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
- Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
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