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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.
Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo
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Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Michael Morpurgo. 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.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Reading Comprehension
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by David Walliams. 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.
The Midnight Fox Reading Comprehension
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The Midnight Fox Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Betsy Byars. 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.
Tom's Midnight Garden Reading Comprehension
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Tom's Midnight Garden Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Philippa Pearce. 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.
A Visit from St. Nicholas Reading Comprehension
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A Visit from St. Nicholas Reading Comprehension

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Twas the night before Christmas... With the text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the this popular poem by Clement C Moore. 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.
Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension
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Remembrance Day Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about Remembrance Day. 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 this topic in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Bonfire Night Reading Comprehension
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Bonfire Night Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about Bonfire Night. 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 festival in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
The Butterfly Lion Reading Comprehension
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The Butterfly Lion Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Michael Morpurgo. 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.
Born to Run Reading Comprehension
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Born to Run Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by Michael Morpurgo. 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.
Wolf Brother Reading Comprehension
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Wolf Brother Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this text by Michelle Paver. 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.
The Girl Who Saved Christmas Reading Comprehension
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The Girl Who Saved Christmas Reading Comprehension

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With the opening chapter, this comprehension resource has questions and answers for this popular Christmas story by Matt Haig. 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.
The Witches Reading Comprehension
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The Witches 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, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension
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Flat Stanley Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this text by Jeff Brown. 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.
The Christmasaurus Reading Comprehension
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The Christmasaurus Reading Comprehension

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With the opening chapter included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers for this popular Christmas story by Tom Fletcher. 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 itself. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
The Borrowers Reading Comprehension
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The Borrowers Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this text by Mary Norton. 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.
The Chinese New Year Story Reading Comprehension
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The Chinese New Year Story Reading Comprehension

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With a text included, this comprehension resource has questions and answers about the Chinese New Year Festival and the story behind the celebrations. 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 this topic in general. For the differentiated version of this resource, please go to the Reading Resources for Teachers’ TES Shop.
Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems
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Reading Comprehension Sentence Stems

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Do the children in your class need some structure when answering comprehension questions? Do they need to begin to explain themselves more clearly? Then these sentence stems are for you! This resource includes 20 sentence starters to use within whole class or guided reading sessions. Children can choose the stem that helps most with their answer and use it to scaffold their explanation.
The Boy in the Dress Reading Comprehension
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The Boy in the Dress Reading Comprehension

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With the opening extract included, this comprehension resource includes questions and answers for this popular text by David Walliams. 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.
Street Child - Reading Comprehension
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Street Child - Reading Comprehension

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Opening extract from Street Child by Berlie Doherty (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.