The History of Snow and Ice Exploration is an exciting non-fiction text that takes pupils on a journey through the frozen frontiers of our planet. From early adventurers battling icy storms to modern scientists studying climate change, this informative text brings real-life stories of courage, discovery, and resilience to life. Perfect for winter, exploration, or geography-themed reading lessons, it develops key comprehension skills while inspiring curiosity about our world.
What’s Included:
- 2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
- 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
- “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
- Extension Activities for research, report writing, and creative reflection
- 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
- An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
- Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
- 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
- Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
- Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
- Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
Why Use This Resource:
This fascinating resource builds pupils’ understanding of exploration, geography, and scientific inquiry. It encourages them to think critically about courage, teamwork, and the importance of protecting our planet. Ideal for cross-curricular links between English, Science, and Geography, it’s perfect for winter-term lessons or topics on explorers and the natural world.
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Inspiring Adventurers Bundle | Reading Comprehension | Year 3/4
Ignite your pupils’ curiosity, courage, and love of exploration with the Inspiring Adventurers Bundle — a motivating pair of Reading Comprehension Packs celebrating real-life adventurers and the fascinating history of snow and ice exploration. These high-quality non-fiction texts introduce young learners to inspiring individuals, incredible journeys, and the science behind survival and exploration — all while developing essential reading skills. Perfect for whole-class reading, guided comprehension, topic learning, or cross-curricular English, Geography, and Science, this bundle follows Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction to ensure clarity, structure, and deep understanding. Texts Included: From Lawyer to Outdoor Adventurer – A powerful biography showing how one person transformed their life by pursuing a passion for nature, challenge, and resilience. The History of Snow and Ice Exploration – An exciting explanation text taking pupils through the daring journeys, scientific discoveries, and extreme conditions faced by explorers throughout history. What’s Included: * 2 Pages of Informative Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font) * 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions * “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – ideal for emerging or reluctant readers * Extension Activities for writing, research, and creative response * 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach) * 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies * Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners) * Answer Keys for all questions and tasks * Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress * FREE Bonus Pack: Compare & Contrast Non-Fiction Lesson Presentation & Worksheets If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Followers receive new product alerts, exclusive freebies, and discounts on new releases!
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