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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.

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My name is Steph Caswell and I am former Deputy Head, SENCO and Y6 teacher. I am also an author of books for teachers, as well as a blog and a podcast for NQTs. I love children's literature and my shop has a growing selection of reading resources for you to use for Guided Reading or comprehension activities. I am lucky to have the permission of Love Reading 4 Kids to use their extracts for many of these activities.
The Graveyard Book Reading Comprehension
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The Graveyard Book Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Neil Gaiman. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Matilda Reading Comprehension
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Matilda Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Roald Dahl. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction to the text in general. For the differentiated version of this resource or the Guided Reading Resources, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Christmas Traditions Reading Comprehension
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Christmas Traditions Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the festival of Christmas and some of the many traditions that accompany it. Suitable for children working towards/at the expected standard in Y5/6, the questions are closely linked to the National Curriculum and therefore adequately develop their comprehension skills. It can be used as a guided reading text, an assessment piece or as an introduction this topic in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension
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The Worst Witch - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Text split into two parts (p.1-5 and p.6-11) with matching comprehensions - Answers to both comprehensions for ease of marking - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Text and questions can be used as an assessment activity
David Walliams Reading Comprehension Bundle
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David Walliams Reading Comprehension Bundle

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A variety of David Walliams texts to engage and challenge your pupils. All resources in this bundle have: - A text for children to read from a popular children's book - Follow up comprehensions for each text - some are differentiated three ways - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Over 6 weeks of guided reading resources ready for you to use
Letters from the Lighthouse - Reading Comprehension
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Letters from the Lighthouse - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity - questions are based on the Y5/6 National Curriculum - Can be used as an assessment activity - A great text to use when studying WW2
Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension
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Journey to the River Sea - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as a reading assessment activity
The Borrowers - Reading Comprehension
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The Borrowers - Reading Comprehension

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This reading comprehension pack for The Borrowers includes: Opening extract from The Borrowers by Mary Norton (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Street Child - Activity Pack
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Street Child - Activity Pack

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This Street Child Activity Pack contains: - Reading Comprehensions for six key chapters of Street Child by Berlie Doherty: Chapters 2, 8, 12, 18, 24 and 27. - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Tasks for each chapter for children to complete, e.g. A diary entry for Bernie, an interview with Tip
The Twits - Reading Comprehension
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The Twits - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Twits by Roald Dahl (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used easily for an assessment activity
St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension
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St Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension

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This St Patrick's Day reading comprehension pack includes: - Differentiated texts about St Patrick's Day - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text - Comprehension answers for each comprehension for ease of marking. - Each resource has a differentiated system using ticks. The 3 ticks at the bottom are for your most able readers, 2 ticks for middle ability and 1 tick for lower ability children. - This could also be used for different year groups depending on the reading ability of the children.
The Twits - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack
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The Twits - Reading Comprehension and Activity Pack

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This Twits reading comprehension pack contains: - Reading Comprehensions for EVERY chapter of The Twits by Roald Dahl - Due to short chapters, the chapters have been bundled into groups with comprehensions matching each group, but each chapter has been covered. - Chapters have been bundled as follows: 1-4, 5-8, 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-22, 23-26 - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Activities match each bundle of chapters, e.g. Creating your own trick, a Character Profile for Mr Twit and many more!
Matilda-Guided Reading Resources
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Matilda-Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of Guided Reading resources for Matilda includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - A 'how-to' guide to use the resources in the pack - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete for each chapter, following their GR session. Activities include: Character Profile for Miss Trunchbull, Instructions for Dying Mr Wormwood's Hair and more! - A complete pack that is ready to print and go!
Holes by Louis Sachar - Reading Comprehension
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Holes by Louis Sachar - Reading Comprehension

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This Holes comprehension pack includes: - The opening chapters of Holes by Louis Sachar (available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated reading comprehension for 3 ability levels, with a tick system at the bottom of each comprehension to distinguish between each ability level. - Answers to match each comprehension for ease of marking. This is a great introduction to this text.
The Butterfly Lion - Reading Comprehension
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The Butterfly Lion - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Great assessment piece
The Witches - Reading Comprehension
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The Witches - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from The Witches by Roald Dahl (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity
Gangsta Granny - Guided Reading Resources
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Gangsta Granny - Guided Reading Resources

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This pack of resources includes: - Guided Reading planning and assessment for 6 weeks - Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter studied - Follow up activities for children to complete, following their GR session. - All planning linked to NC with relevant descriptors - User Guide included
Mr Stink - Reading Comprehension
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Mr Stink - Reading Comprehension

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Opening chapter from Mr Stink by David Walliams (freely available from, and with kind permission of, Love Reading 4 Kids) - Differentiated comprehension questions to match the text provided - LA/ MA and HA - Answers for each comprehension for ease of marking - Ticks at the bottom of the page identify which ability group the questions are suitable for. - Text can be used for Guided Reading and questions used as a follow up activity. - Can be used as an assessment activity