Ash’s Decision at Ember Peak
Engage your Year 5 pupils with this high-quality reading comprehension resource inspired by the Pokémon world and designed to challenge pupils’ inference, reasoning, and understanding of character development.
This original story follows Ash as he faces a dangerous encounter with the Legendary Pokémon Moltres at a volcanic mountain. Instead of focusing on battle, the text explores judgement, responsibility, and decision-making, making it ideal for upper KS2.
What’s Included
✔ Original fiction text (approx. 500 words)
✔ 8 differentiated comprehension questions focusing on:
Retrieval
Inference
Author’s choice
Evidence-based responses
✔ Vocabulary challenge
✔ Greater Depth writing task (diary entry or continuation)
✔ Full answer key included
✔ Optional worksheet illustration inspired by the story
Curriculum Links
Aligned with the UK National Curriculum for English (Key Stage 2), focusing on:
Drawing inferences
Explaining and justifying views
Identifying how language contributes to meaning
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