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

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