Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Capital City: Paris

Say bonjour to Paris with this exciting comprehension pack that brings the City of Light into your classroom!

From the Eiffel Tower to croissants and festive parades, this three-level resource helps young readers explore one of the world’s most famous cities while building core reading skills. The Starter, Standard, and Stretch versions guide learners through a steady progression, supporting confidence and growth.

Reading skills develop progressively throughout the pack. Early texts focus on retrieving facts, identifying key vocabulary, and following sentence structure. As confidence grows, students begin to make inferences, interpret vocabulary in context, and consider the author’s purpose. A simple traffic light self-assessment encourages students to reflect on their understanding.

Across all three levels, students will discover that Paris is the capital of France, that people travel by metro or on foot, that they speak French, enjoy foods like croissants and baguettes, and celebrate Bastille Day with fireworks and parades. They will also explore famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the River Seine.

What’s included:

• 3 differentiated reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
• Comprehension questions targeting a range of reading skills
• Full answer key with skill tags for easy marking
• Black-and-white printable format for flexible use
• Traffic light self-assessment to support reflection

Perfect for cross-curricular learning, geography topics, or simply sparking curiosity about the world through reading!

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