A reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Ancient Rome. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn key facts whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
- An informational text
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
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This resource is great for:
- In class learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Guided reading sessions
- Assessment practice
- Reading interventions
- Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
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Time allowance to complete:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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