The Story of Evolution | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

Explore the fascinating journey of evolution with this engaging non-fiction reading comprehension resource. Perfect for Year 5/6, this pack supports the science curriculum while developing retrieval, vocabulary, and inference skills.

Pupils will learn about Charles Darwin’s idea of natural selection, inherited traits, fossils, adaptations, and how humans fit into the story of evolution. With dyslexia-friendly text, structured comprehension questions, and accessible activities, this resource is ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, or independent study.

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 reflection, research, and creative response
• 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
• 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
• Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
• Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
• Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress

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