Explore Earthquakes: Differentiated Non-Fiction Reading & Activities (KS2-KS3)
Perfect for geography or science lessons or non-fiction reading comprehension, this resource includes two differentiated non-fiction texts about earthquakes and 16 engaging activities. Aimed at KS2 and lower KS3, it explores causes, tectonic plates, damage, and safety tips, building subject knowledge and reading skills together.
Two Reading Levels
Lower Level (Lexile 520L–690L, Years 3–5)
Clear and accessible with everyday vocabulary and analogies, perfect for developing readers or EAL learners.
Higher Level (Lexile 900L–1020L, Years 6–8)
More formal tone, advanced vocabulary, and abstract concepts, supporting confident readers and deeper analysis.
Both texts cover the same content, allowing easy differentiation without changing learning outcomes.
What’s Included:
- Mixed comprehension sheets (cloze, sequencing, short response)
- Multiple choice quizzes and true/false checks
- Summary tasks and crosswords
- Vocabulary word searches
- Double-sided close reading tasks
- Full answer keys
Also available in this series:
Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions in History Reading
Wildfires Reading Comprehension
Hurricane Reading Comprehension
Tsunami Reading Passages & Worksheets
Natural Disasters – Deadliest Events in History
Floods Reading Comprehension
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