KS2 Sats: reading comprehension resources
Updated for 2023/2024 Sats tests. Take a look at these KS2 reading papers and lessons you can use in the classroom. From practice comprehension questions and reading revision worksheets to board games and activity booklets, why not take a look at these Year 6 resources packed full of stimulating activities brought to you by teachers in the Tes community?
Practice questions for KS2 reading
Y6 KS2 Reading Paper Non-Fiction SATS Style test comprehension questions Fantastically Great Women
These comprehension questions have been put into a SATs-style test (though I have changed the format to make it easier to print!) The non-fiction extract is based on Katherine Johnson from 'Fantastically Great Women who Worked Wonders'. The extract (free to download once you sign up) can be found h...
Reading SATs practice for KS2
*Reading SATs practice for KS2* will ensure your class is well-prepared for the English reading papers in their key stage 2 reading SATs at the end of primary school. This pack of SATs papers aims to practice reading comprehension skills through a range of fiction and non-fiction texts and poems an...
Sample SATs style comprehension linked to Victorian Time period. Historically accurate
Sample Key Stage 2 comprehensions. Text includes a range of non fiction, fictionalised, historical texts and short poetry. Questions include whole range of SAT style questions such as: inference and deduction, prediction and factual recall. Ideal for Guided groups, homework or whole class activ...
The Wind in the Willows Chapter 2 KS 2 SATs style comprehension (with answers)
This resource contains an extract from chapter 2 of Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows'. To accompany this there is a Key Stage 2 SATs style comprehension. Each of the questions follows the format and structure of questions found on the 2016 and 2017 KS 2 Reading SAT. To aid marking there is...
Y6 SATS Reading Poetry Practice
Y6 SATS Reading Poetry Practice This download is a Year 6 SATS poetry sample questions resource. There are two sample poems, each with 10 questions. The SATS style questions range from 1-3 marks, and I have provided answer sheets for each text. Included in this resource is an editable version and ...
Year 6 SATs Reading Comprehension - Seasons
A poem about the individual beauty of each season within a year. The poem explores all aspects of the seasons and transitions between them using evocative and complex language, perfect for inference and vocabulary deepening! **This document has the following features:** An individually, purpos...
Revision aids for KS2 reading
KS2 SATs Practice True or False Reading Statements - by Classroom Secrets
## KS2 SATs Practice True or False Reading Statements This Classroom Secrets resource (pdf) is differentiated in four levels and includes three or four different text types (narrative, diary extract, instructions and a non-chronological report) with a range of true or false statements in the style ...
Reading SATs Practice Year 6
My class are struggling with 3 mark answers so we're trying 'The Power of 3'; finding 3 quality bits of evidence in the text. This reading questions answer sheet is helping children to formulate their responses. There is also an example answer sheet to show how to fill it in and how it relates to SA...
KS2 Comprehensions (Fiction Pack)
This is a collection of 18 fiction comprehensions. Each short extract represents a different fiction genre and comes with a range of comprehension questions. They are designed to be used weekly during comprehension or guided reading sessions, but could also be used for dictations, analysing grammar/...
KS2 Reading Comprehension - Hummingbirds
This KS2 reading comprehension includes an information sheet about hummingbirds. Students read through the article and answer the accompanying study questions. This worksheet was created by www.primaryleap.co.uk
The Diary of a Killer Cat - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
This reading comprehension and activity pack for The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine contains: \- Reading Comprehensions for all chapters of the book \- Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking \- Activities to match the chapters in the books, e.g. A Character Profile for Tuffy...
KS2 Reading Techniques Practice with a Wimbledon Theme - by Classroom Secrets
## KS2 Reading Techniques Practice with a Wimbledon Theme This resource helps children to rehearse skills needed for reading tests by skimming and scanning to identify words and reading quickly for meaning. This worksheet has six differentiated levels (pdf) spanning Years 3 - 6.
Year 5/6 Differentiated Comprehension
This comprehension has a mixture of straightforward retrieval questions and inferential questions. There are three different levels to cater for different ability groups.
Guided Reading Questions Year 6
A useful list of questions for guided reading, reading discussions 1:1 and reading assessments in Year 6. 43 question templates under 10 categories which match the expectations of the National Curriculum and build confidence in reading. Available in 3 formats to save you time and enhance your pupi...
KS2 SATs Reading Practice Explain your Answer using Evidence from the Text - by Classroom Secrets
## KS2 SATs Reading Practice Explain your Answer using Evidence from the Text This Classroom Secrets resource is differentiated in four levels and includes three or four different text types (narrative, letter, diary entry and newspaper report) with a range of explain your answer using evidence fro...
KS2 Reading for Inference Booklet 6
This is the 6th of our super KS2 reading resource booklets. An excellent resource for developing KS2 reading skills and, in particular, inference and deduction, includes a variety of texts with answers (to aid speed of marking).
Cite your Evidence: Reading Support Cards
Yes- another reading resource! My biggest challenge this year was getting children to PROVE where/how they reached an answer during comprehension lessons. I created these posters to hang around my room as a support system to help the children to structure their answers. An evidence sentence stem- if...
Year 6 Tier 2 Words: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Cards
Tier 2 words are ones which children might encounter in text but are less likely to use in everyday conversation. As these words are often unfamiliar to children, they can sometimes act as a barrier to reading. We have chosen 48 Tier 2 words for this Year 6 pack. The Tier 2 words in this pack (prov...
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