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Why is 21st June the longest day of the year?

Explore the science behind the sunshine with this Summer Solstice comprehension pack - perfect for brightening up reading time with real-world wonder!
With three carefully levelled texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), learners build confidence from key facts and vocabulary right through to deeper thinking. Early readers practise simple retrieval and sequencing, while older learners explore inference, explanation, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, children will discover that the summer solstice happens on 21st June, brings the longest hours of daylight, and happens because the Earth tilts as it orbits the Sun. They’ll learn how people enjoy the sunshine in different ways and why the solstice marks a turning point in the seasons.

What’s included:

• Three differentiated texts
• 6–8 comprehension questions per level
• Full answer keys with skill tags for easy marking
• Black-and-white, easy-to-print format
• Traffic light self-assessment for pupil reflection

Perfect for science topics, seasonal change units, or real-world reading practice - this pack brings clarity, curiosity, and curriculum links together in one printable download!