Technology Through Time – Differentiated Reading Comprehension Pack (KS2)

Explore the story of human innovation and invention with this fully differentiated resource on Technology Through Time. From the Stone Age to the modern era, pupils will learn how tools, machines, and technology have shaped the way humans live, work, and communicate.

What’s Included:
• Three fully differentiated extended reading passages (HA, MA, LA)
• Glossaries with age-appropriate definitions for each level
• 10 comprehension questions per level (retrieval, inference, explanation, and comparison)
• Complete answer sheets for every set of questions
• Editable Word format for easy classroom adaptation

Key Features:
• Explains the development of technology from Stone Age tools to modern robotics and the internet
• Fully aligned with KS2 History and Geography curriculum themes
• Supports reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and historical understanding
• Suitable for whole-class guided reading, homework, intervention, or enrichment

Curriculum Links:
• Understand the key periods of technological development
• Explore the impact of technology on daily life and society
• Compare and contrast tools and inventions across historical periods

Perfect For:
• KS2 History and Literacy lessons
• Independent or group reading tasks
• Cross-curricular learning on Science, History, and Geography