Year 6 Reading Comprehension – Pokémon

Year 6 Reading Comprehension – Greater Depth
Theme: Pokémon – Ash and the Burden of Choice
This engaging Year 6 reading comprehension resource is designed to challenge Greater Depth / Higher Ability readers through a rich narrative inspired by the Pokémon universe.
Set on the summit of Mount Ignis, the text explores Ash’s moral dilemma as he faces Moltres—not as an enemy to defeat, but as a force of nature that demands restraint. The passage supports inference, evaluation, and authorial intent, while encouraging pupils to think deeply about leadership, responsibility, and decision-making.
What’s included:
A high-quality fiction extract with ambitious vocabulary and figurative language
8 comprehension questions targeting:
Language analysis
Inference and deduction
Character motivation
Evaluation and justification
A vocabulary challenge focusing on contextual meaning
A Greater Depth writing task:
Reflective journal entry from Ash’s perspective
Clear success criteria (figurative language, embedded clauses, ambitious vocabulary)
Full answer key provided for quick marking or guided discussion
Ideal for:
Year 6 Greater Depth readers
Guided Reading
Whole-class reading lessons
Assessment preparation (SATs-style reasoning)
Engaging reluctant readers
This resource combines strong literacy skills with a familiar and motivating theme, making it perfect for challenging pupils while keeping them fully invested.