
This KS2 reading resource is designed to support Year 6 pupils in developing inference and evidence-based answering skills in preparation for SATs.
The pack contains five short, age-appropriate reading texts, each followed by a set of carefully structured inference questions.
This is PACK 2 of our SATS Reading Inference Practice Texts
Text Set Overview:
The Group Project – Responsibility, unequal effort, subtle frustration
The Missed Turn – Games, fairness vs confidence, social pressure
The New Partner – Working with someone unfamiliar, adjustment and respect
The Borrowed Pen – Trust, minor conflict, subtle annoyance
The Class Vote – Majority vs minority, quiet disagreement, confidence and maturity
What’s Included:
5 original short reading texts
8 inference questions per text (40 questions in total)
Complete answer section for all questions
General marking guidance to support flexible assessment
Clean, printable layout suitable for photocopying or display
Skills Covered
Making inferences from character behaviour
Identifying words and phrases that show feelings
Explaining ideas using evidence from the text
Understanding contrast and mood
Interpreting author choices and implied meaning
Marking Guidance (Included)
Answers are intentionally written to allow for reasonable alternatives, provided pupils:
Refer clearly to the text
Give logical explanations
Use appropriate evidence
This mirrors SATs-style marking, reducing teacher workload while allowing professional judgement.
Who Is This For?
Year 6 (KS2)
Teachers preparing pupils for SATs reading papers
Teachers wanting structured inference practice without long texts
Tutors and home educators
Why Teachers Like This Resource
✔ Short, manageable texts
✔ Clear SATs-style questioning
✔ Flexible marking approach
✔ Suitable for mixed-ability classes
✔ Minimal preparation required
Related Resources
This pack is designed to work alongside the free KS2 SATs Reading inference sample, allowing teachers to trial the style before purchasing.
File Type
PDF (print-friendly)
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