Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Capital City: Canberra

Explore the capital where parades, politics, and lamingtons meet!

This Peann Jan reading comprehension resource takes young readers on a journey to Canberra, the capital city of Australia, known for its famous buildings, sunny seasons, and a sponge cake topped with chocolate and coconut.

Each reading level is also available as a separate Easel Activity, ready to assign through TPT, Google Classroom, or any learning platform that accepts shared links. Students can complete their responses digitally using interactive tools to type, highlight, and engage with the text.

The three reading levels (Starter, Standard, and Stretch) support steady skill progression. Students begin with essential reading strategies such as retrieval and sequencing. As confidence grows, they build up to using vocabulary in context, drawing inferences, and exploring the author’s intent. A simple traffic light self-assessment helps students reflect on their understanding.

Across all three levels, readers will discover key facts about Canberra: it is the capital of Australia, home to Parliament House and Lake Burley Griffin, with weather that changes by season and celebrations like Australia Day that fill the sky with fireworks. They will also find out why tourists enjoy visiting its parks, museums, and national buildings.

What’s included:

• Three differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
• Black-and-white, printable format
• Matching comprehension questions with skill tags
• Answer key included
• Traffic light self-assessment with student-friendly visuals
• 3 Easel Activities for digital use

From lakeside walks to fireworks in the sky, discover what makes Canberra shine!

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