WWII Holocaust Differentiated Reading

The Holocaust – Differentiated Informational Texts & Comprehension Activities
Teach the Holocaust with two carefully levelled nonfiction texts and 17 comprehension and assessment activities, designed for upper KS2 and KS3 classrooms.
Students explore the full arc of Holocaust history — from Jewish life in pre-war Europe and the rise of Nazi ideology, through escalating persecution, ghettos, the Final Solution, and the Einsatzgruppen, to resistance, liberation, and postwar justice — with historical depth and age-appropriate explanation throughout.
Two Differentiated Reading Levels (Same Content, Adjusted Complexity)
Lower Level (KS2–KS3 | ≈ 850L–950L)
Shorter sentences, simplified vocabulary, and a Key Terms glossary make this accessible for developing readers and EAL learners without sacrificing historical accuracy.
Higher Level (KS3 | ≈ 1000L–1100L)
Complex sentence structures and higher-level academic vocabulary support deeper analysis, discussion, and extended written response.
Comprehension & Assessment Pack (17 Sheets Total)

• Differentiated Double-Sided Question Sheets (2 for the higher level; 1 for the lower)
• Mixed-format question sheet combining multiple engaging question styles
• 2 vocabulary-focused puzzles (1 crossword & 1 word search)
• SAT-style multiple-choice quiz
• Vocabulary matching activity
• True or False quiz
• Cloze summary to build comprehension and recall

✔ Full answer keys included
✔ No prep – print and teach