Year 2 Reading Comprehension - World Giraffe Day

Stand tall with this World Giraffe Day comprehension pack!

Celebrate World Giraffe Day with this engaging reading pack that brings curious young readers face to face with the tallest animals on land. With three thoughtfully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), the pack supports reading development at a range of abilities.

Reading skills build progressively throughout the pack. Early readers practise key retrieval and vocabulary skills. More advanced learners are encouraged to explore inference, provide justification, and consider the author’s intent. A simple traffic light self-assessment helps pupils reflect on their understanding.

Across all three levels, children will discover that giraffes live in parts of Africa, use their long necks to reach tall trees like acacias, and have unique spot patterns that help them stay safe. They will also learn how World Giraffe Day, held on the 21st of June, raises awareness and funds to protect these gentle animals.

What’s included:

• 3 differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
• 6–8 comprehension questions per level with mixed skill types
• Full answer key with skill tags for easy marking
• Black-and-white, easy-to-print format
• Traffic light self-assessment system for pupil reflection

Perfect for global awareness units, endangered animal themes, or simply celebrating the wonders of nature through reading!

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