The Library of Shadows (Original Story) - KS2 Differentiated Reading Comprehension

Step inside a gothic library that awakens after midnight, where books whisper, shelves sigh, and one forbidden volume hides a dangerous secret. Follow Elara as her curiosity unleashes a shadowy figure from legend — and discover how the power of words can save or doom the world.

This differentiated comprehension pack contains an original story (The Library of Shadows), written specifically for Key Stage 2 learners, modelling key grammar and composition targets naturally within the narrative. A glossary, differentiated comprehension questions (HA, MA, LA), and full answer sheets are included — perfect for whole-class teaching, guided reading, or independent work.

What’s Included:
• An original story (The Library of Shadows), written for KS2 with rich vocabulary and gothic suspense
• Glossary tailored to support comprehension
• Differentiated comprehension questions (HA, MA, LA – 10 per level)
• Complete answer sheets for all questions
• Editable Word and PDF formats included

Key Features:
• Engaging, original narrative with gothic fantasy atmosphere
• Differentiated for a wide range of KS2 learners
• Vocabulary support through a level-appropriate glossary
• Flexible for use in whole-class lessons, small groups, homework, or enrichment tasks

Curriculum Links:
• Reading comprehension: retrieval, inference, explanation, prediction, and evaluation
• Writing models: figurative language, suspense-building, gothic setting description
• Cross-curricular links to myths, legends, and literacy (themes of temptation, consequences, and the power of stories)

Perfect For:
• Guided reading groups with mixed abilities
• Differentiated comprehension practice in KS2
• English lessons exploring myths, legends, and gothic themes
• Homework, intervention, or enrichment activities