This ready-to-use, differentiated reading comprehension resource explores Cinco de Mayo, a culturally rich and historically significant event celebrated in Mexico and the United States. Designed specifically for Key Stage 2 learners (ages 9–11), the pack is ideal for classroom use, guided reading groups, home learning, or cultural enrichment sessions.
Whether you’re looking to support reading for meaning, develop inference skills, or broaden pupils’ cultural awareness, this resource offers a high-quality, engaging solution.
What’s Included:
Three differentiated texts based on ability level:
Explorer (accessible support version for developing readers)
Adventurer (expected standard with a balance of retrieval and challenge)
Trailblazer (extension for confident readers with deeper vocabulary and inference)
Each version contains a full page of non-fiction text exploring:
The history of Cinco de Mayo
The Battle of Puebla (1862)
How the event is celebrated today in both Mexico and the US
The difference between Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day
Level-appropriate comprehension questions:
Explorer: 6 questions focused on retrieval and fact-checking
Adventurer: 6 questions, including one that requires basic inference
Trailblazer: 7 questions, with two higher-level inference tasks
Suggested answers provided for all versions, including model responses for open-ended questions
Curriculum Alignment:
English – Reading Comprehension: Focuses on retrieval, vocabulary in context, sequencing, summarising, and inference.
PSHE / Global Citizenship: Encourages respect for diversity and builds understanding of international cultures.
History / Geography Links: Supports cross-curricular links with world events and national identities.
Why Educators Choose This Resource:
Fully differentiated – meets the needs of all learners
Time-saving – no preparation required
Promotes cultural understanding through engaging, relevant content
Supports SATs-style comprehension practice
Encourages critical thinking and classroom discussion
Ideal for:
Whole-class guided reading
Cultural theme days or international weeks
Homework or remote learning tasks
EAL support and global curriculum enrichment
Looking to inspire deeper cultural appreciation while developing reading skills?
This Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Pack is the perfect fit for busy teachers who want purposeful, inclusive, and engaging literacy resources.
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