The Lost Explorer’s Map (Original Story) - KS2 Differentiated Reading Comprehension

Beneath the roots of an old oak tree, Jamie discovers a forgotten map leading to hidden caverns below the school playground. Inside the caves lie journals from a lost explorer — an unfinished story waiting to be completed. But as the tunnels collapse, Jamie learns that the greatest treasures are not always gold and jewels, but knowledge, imagination, and courage.

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

What’s Included:
• An original story (The Lost Explorer’s Map), written for KS2 with rich vocabulary and descriptive detail
• Glossary tailored to support comprehension
• 10 differentiated comprehension questions per level (HA, MA, LA)
• Complete answer sheets for all questions
• Editable Word and PDF formats included

Key Features:
• Engaging, original narrative full of suspense, adventure, and discovery
• Differentiated for a wide range of KS2 learners
• Vocabulary support through the glossary
• Flexible for use in whole-class lessons, small groups, homework, or enrichment tasks

Curriculum Links:
• Reading comprehension: retrieval, inference, explanation, comparison, and evaluation
• Cross-curricular links to literacy, geography (map skills), and history of exploration

Perfect For:
• Guided reading groups with mixed abilities
• Differentiated comprehension practice in KS2
• Cross-curricular English lessons on adventure and exploration
• Homework, intervention, or enrichment activities