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Join Jamie as his magic suitcase whisks him back in time to the bustling city of Samarkand along the legendary Silk Road. From colourful markets filled with spices, silk, and camels to meeting the famous explorer Marco Polo, Jamie discovers the excitement and importance of this ancient trade route that connected East and West.

This fully differentiated pack contains seven complete versions of the same captivating historical adventure story, each carefully adapted to suit the reading and comprehension levels of Year 1 through to Year 7 students. The consistent plot and setting across all versions make this ideal for mixed-age/ability classrooms, guided reading groups, or progressive skill-building.

What’s Included:
• Seven extended reading passages (Year 1 to Year 7), each tailored to the vocabulary and comprehension level of the year group
• Age-appropriate glossaries to support vocabulary development at each level
• Ten comprehension questions per level, covering retrieval, inference, sequencing, vocabulary, and higher-order thinking skills
• Answer sheets for all levels

Key Features:
• Engaging narrative with factual historical and geographical information woven into the story
• Supports literacy and history curriculum objectives across early primary to upper KS2
• Fully differentiated to cater to emergent readers through to confident upper KS2 and Year 7 learners
• Vocabulary support with glossaries designed for each year group’s understanding

Curriculum Links:
• Understanding key aspects of the Silk Road and its historical significance
• Developing geographical and historical vocabulary
• Enhancing comprehension skills: retrieving, inferring, summarising, and evaluating information
• Exploring cultural exchange and trade routes in history
• Supporting reading fluency and confidence across multiple year groups

Perfect For:
• Mixed ability/age guided reading sessions
• Homework or intervention activities
• History and geography thematic units
• Progressive reading comprehension skill development
• Mixed-ability or multi-age classrooms