The Polar Express | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

The Polar Express is a captivating, atmospheric Christmas reading text perfect for upper-KS2 learners. This beautifully adapted version retells the magical journey of a boy whisked away on a midnight train to the North Pole—where belief, wonder, and the true spirit of Christmas take centre stage.

Filled with rich vocabulary, vivid imagery, suspense, and emotional depth, this text is ideal for winter reading lessons, festive comprehension work, or whole-class guided reading.

What’s Included:

• 2 Pages of Non-Fiction Biography 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 discussion, reflection, and persuasive writing
• 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

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