Sea Animals – KS1 Reading Comprehension Pack

This zip file contains a complete sea animals-themed reading comprehension pack designed for KS1 students. The activities build early reading skills while helping children learn about fascinating sea creatures, birds, and habitats.

What’s included:

• 20 PDF files in total.
• Each file focuses on one sea-related concept (e.g. octopus, shark, penguin, coral reef).
• Every file contains:

1. A simple KS1 text written in clear, age-appropriate language.
2. An image of the concept.
3. Three comprehension questions based on the text.

Key words such as what, where, why are in bold to support comprehension.

Resources are provided in A5 format (A4 sheets ready to print and cut into two identical activities for the same concept, text, and questions).

Categories covered:

• Sea Animals – fish, dolphin, whale, shark, crab, sea turtle, starfish, seahorse, jellyfish, squid, octopus, seal, sea lion, walrus, pufferfish, orcas, lobsters.
• Sea Birds – penguin
• Sea Plants and Habitats – coral reefs, seaweed.

How to use:
This pack is ideal for:

• Whole-class comprehension practice.
• Small group or guided reading sessions.
• Independent reading activities.
• Homework or cross-curricular work linked to animals, science, or the seaside.

With simple texts, bright images, and clear questions, this pack makes learning about sea life fun and accessible while supporting KS1 reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.

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