Wildfires: Natural Hazard Reading Pack

Wildfires – Differentiated Reading Comprehension Pack (KS2/Lower KS3)

This engaging reading comprehension resource explores the science, causes, and impacts of wildfires, one of the world’s most powerful natural hazards. Ideal for use in geography, science, or literacy lessons, the pack includes two differentiated non-fiction texts and a wide range of supporting activities to develop reading skills, vocabulary, and understanding of environmental processes.

What pupils will learn:

• What wildfires are and how they behave
• The roles of heat, oxygen, fuel, weather, and topography
• Natural vs. human causes, including lightning and climate change
• The environmental impact of wildfires on ecosystems and biodiversity
• Real-world examples such as the 2018 Camp Fire and the Siberian wildfire
• How to prepare and stay safe in fire-prone areas

Two Reading Levels Included:

• Lower level (approx. 650L–750L): Simplified structure and language, suitable for developing readers or EAL pupils (Upper KS2)
• Higher level (approx. 880L–1000L): Greater depth and academic vocabulary, ideal for confident readers or Lower KS3

Both texts cover the same key information, making this resource excellent for differentiation and whole-class teaching.

Resource includes (16 activities total):

• Written comprehension worksheets
• True or false reading checks
• Multiple choice quizzes
• Cloze summary tasks
• Two crosswords (standard and word bank)
• Mixed-style comprehension pages
• Full answer keys

Also available in this series:
Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions in History Reading
Wildfires Reading Comprehension
Hurricane Reading Comprehension
Tsunami Reading Passages & Worksheets
Earthquake Reading Pack
Natural Disasters – Deadliest Events in History
Floods Reading Comprehension

Each follows the same format and levelled approach, so you can build a consistent set across the curriculum.