The History of the Poppy | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

The Symbol of the Poppy | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

Help children understand the true meaning behind one of our most powerful symbols of remembrance with The Symbol of the Poppy Reading Comprehension Bundle. These two beautifully written non-fiction texts explore the origins, history, and significance of the poppy — from its beginnings in the fields of Flanders to its modern role in remembering those who served. Designed for Year 5/6 learners, this resource develops vocabulary, retrieval, and inference skills while encouraging empathy, reflection, and historical understanding. Perfect for use during Remembrance Week, Veterans Day, or as part of a cross-curricular English and History unit. Included Texts: * The History of the Poppy – A full informative explanation of the poppy’s origins, its symbolic meaning, and how it became a global emblem of remembrance. * What Is Veterans Day? – A companion text exploring how remembrance and the poppy symbol are honoured around the world. **What’s Included in each pack:** * 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 research, reflection, and creative writing * 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 **Why Teachers Love It:** Builds empathy and understanding of remembrance traditions Ideal for cross-curricular English and History learning Differentiated and dyslexia-friendly design Encourages discussion and reflection on remembrance symbols Ready to print and teach — no prep required 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 and discounts on new releases!