Year 6 comprehension

Curriculum aligned is designed to stretch and challenge Year 6 learners while preparing them for KS2 SATs and transition into Key Stage 3. Featuring a carefully selected classic literature extract from Treasure Island, the pack develops skills in retrieval, inference, vocabulary in context, prediction, analysis of authorial choices, and summarising.

The resource includes:

• A vocabulary warm-up activity to pre-teach ambitious language.

• Tiered comprehension questions aligned with Year 5/6 National Curriculum reading objectives.

• An extended creative writing task for cross-curricular literacy development.

• Model answers and marking guidance to support consistent, efficient assessment.

Perfect for whole-class guided reading, stretch tasks for greater depth readers, or independent exam-style practice, this pack supports the development of critical reading, close textual analysis, and extended written responses all essential skills for success at KS2 SATs and selective school entrance tests.