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Ruby Bridges - reading comprehension
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Ruby Bridges - reading comprehension

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This reading comprehension supports a child friendly biography of American activist Ruby Bridges. After segregated schools were banned in the southern stated of America, Ruby became the first black child to attend what had previously been a whites only school. The biography explains what school was like for Ruby. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Antarctic Iceberg - reading comprehension
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Antarctic Iceberg - reading comprehension

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This reading comprehension supports a BBC news report about a massive chunk of ice that is expected to break away from from an Antarctic ice sheet. When it does it will form one of the largest icebergs ever recorded. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Stonehenge - reading comprehension
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Stonehenge - reading comprehension

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30 years ago Stonehenge was recognised as one of the first World Heritage Sites in the UK. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text that explains why. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Red Arrows - reading comprehension
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Red Arrows - reading comprehension

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As the Red Arrows return from a two month foreign tour, this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text about the RAF display team. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
What is anxiety? reading comprehension
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What is anxiety? reading comprehension

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To coincide with the theme of World Health Day, this resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains what anxiety is and what young people should do if they feel anxious. The resource contains 2 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Fake News - reading comprehension
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Fake News - reading comprehension

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While it is sometimes published to make people laugh, fake news has a serious side in that can also be used to manipulate public opinion and possibly even the outcome of elections. This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround article that explains what fake news is and why it is a problem. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Helping Hands - reading comprehension
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Helping Hands - reading comprehension

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This resource supports a BBC News report which tells how two men use a 3D printer in their garden shed to make prosthetic hands. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
A term's comrehension pack (A)
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A term's comrehension pack (A)

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A non-fiction, term's worth, bundle that covers real new stories. There is a focus on Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) themes which are often hard to cover using traditional materials. 3 sets, each of 10 questions are included in each resource, along with answers,allowing the resources to be used for all learners from able Y1, through KS2 and into KS3. All of our resources are matched to the expectations the SATs from 2016 onwards. The questions are therefore aimed at KS1, lower KS2 and upper KS2. References to the new ‘content domains’ are included for each question. .
Westminster attack - reading comprehension
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Westminster attack - reading comprehension

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This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text reporting on the Westminster attack. The resource contains the source text and 2 sets of questions, differentiated for use through KS2 and supports learning in SMSC. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
2017 election result - reading comprehension
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2017 election result - reading comprehension

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This reading comprehension supports a text adapted from a BBC Newsround report. The text describes how the election result unfolded and what it means for the country. The resource contains 3 differentiated sets of questions complete with answers and content domain references.
Royal engagement - reading comprehension
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Royal engagement - reading comprehension

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This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which covers the announcement of the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use throughout KS1 and 2. The resource is also suitable to support reading in KS3. Aswers and content domain references are included for the questions which are in the format of the SATs writing test.
Hurricane Irma - reading comprehension
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Hurricane Irma - reading comprehension

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This reading comprehension supports a BBC News text which compares Hurricane Irma to other hurricanes that have occurred in the past. The resources contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use in KS 1-2. It is also suitable for supporting readers in KS3. Answers and content domain references for each question.
Princess Di - reading comprehension resource
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Princess Di - reading comprehension resource

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This reading comprehension supports a text from BBC Newsround which explains who Princess Diana was and why she is currently in the news. The resource contains 3 sets of questions differentiated for use through KS1 and 2. Each question has a SATs content domain reference and answers are provided.
Aleppo - reading comprehension resource
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Aleppo - reading comprehension resource

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This reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that covers the situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo. By including information about the city before the conflict, the text helps the reader understand that Aleppo was once place where people were able to live normally. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Homework Opinions - reading comprehension
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Homework Opinions - reading comprehension

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This reading comprehension resource uses a BBC Newsround text that investigates opinions about homework. Exploring view points both for and against, this resource could also form the ideal introduction to a pupil voice exercise to gather pupils’ opinions. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3 and supports aspects of learning in SMSC. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Chinese New Year - reading comprehension
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Chinese New Year - reading comprehension

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In Chinese communities all over the world, people are celebrating the new year. This reading comprehension resource supports a BBC Newsround text which explains how the new year celebrated and why it is on a different date each year. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Travel Ban - reading comprehension
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Travel Ban - reading comprehension

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It seems that Donald Trump is going to continue to court controversy. The latest storm has been the declaration of a travel ban for refugees and people from a number of countries, which was then successfully challenged in court. This reading resource uses two BBC Newsround texts which cover the ban and the subsequent court challenge. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Fidel Castro - reading comprehension
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Fidel Castro - reading comprehension

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Following the death of Fidel Castro this reading comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text explaining who he was and why he was important. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question. The resource is also available as part of our reading comprehension subscription.
Toblerone - reading comprehension
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Toblerone - reading comprehension

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Following the changes to the iconic shape of Toblerone bars, this comprehension supports a BBC Newsround text that looks at changes to Toblerone and other popular snacks that have not been well received. The resource contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.
Trump Inauguration - reading comprehension
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Trump Inauguration - reading comprehension

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Following the inauguration of the US President, Donald Trump, BBC Newsround published a text about the inauguration ceremony. This reading comprehension supports the text which contains 3 worksheets of questions, differentiated for use through KS1 and KS2. It could also be used to support readers in KS3. Answers and ‘content domain’ references are included for each question.