Types of Volcano – Differentiated Reading and Labelling Worksheets
(Years 4–7 / KS2–KS3 / EAL)
Engage learners with this differentiated Earth Science resource exploring how volcanoes form and differ in shape and eruption style.
Includes both 5-type and 6-type volcano versions with labelling, sentence-clue, and reading comprehension activities.
- 5-Type version: Simplified, includes a labelled volcano-parts diagram for support.
- 6-Type version: Full set including fissure volcano.
Two reading levels: Grade 6/KS3 for confident readers, Grade 4/KS2 for developing or EAL learners.
Three labelling formats:
– Simple word box (recall)
– Sentence clues (closer reading)
– Two-tier reading comprehension passages (builds understanding and vocabulary).
Related Volcano Resources:
Parts of a Volcano Labelling Worksheets
Volcano Reading Texts & Worksheets
Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions Reading
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Volcano Science Bundle – Reading & Labelling Activities (Years 4–8) Includes: Volcano Non-Fiction Reading Pack (Geology) Parts of a Volcano Labelling Worksheets Types of Volcanoes Reading & Labelling Pack Perfect for science or geography lessons on volcanoes and Earth’s structure, this three-resource bundle helps pupils understand how volcanoes form, what happens beneath the Earth’s crust, and the main features of different volcano types. Learners will explore magma chambers, vents, craters, and eruption clouds, then label the key parts of a volcano using clear diagrams and differentiated worksheets. Ideal for Years 4–8, this bundle builds scientific vocabulary, supports EAL and SEN learners, and provides visually engaging, no-prep lessons for teaching geology and Earth processes.
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Bought this as part of a bundle and I’m really impressed. The volcano reading comprehension and the natural disasters reading comp are engaging and easy to use, and the volcano worksheets, activities, and diagrams are clear and accurate—excellent for teaching geography and Earth science.
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