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5 lessons, each lasting between 45 minutes and hour, focusing on teaching problem-solving skills for word problems. These cover general word problems, measures, money, fractions and percentages and ratio and proportion. Each lesson includes teaching slides (PowerPoint), a resource sheet and an early finisher task. The are two T questions which are teacher modelled or solved together as a class, two P questions which are solved in pairs and four independent questions per lesson.

Exciting fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class lessons. This resource includes a mystery-themed fiction text about a strange floor in a tower block, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 4 to Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Accessible Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Summary Prediction Theme/Structure Language Choice Covers a wide range of content domains in a structured and approachable format. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Narrative poetry reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes a powerful poem about hope, football and disappointment, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 5 and Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Supports emotional inference, tone interpretation and figurative understanding with a twist ending. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Engaging non-fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class lessons. This resource includes a high-interest non-fiction text about how Arctic foxes adapt to their environment, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Accessible Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Summary Inference Great for targeting retrieval skills with a light inference element Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions homework or assessment practice.

Informative non-fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class lessons. This resource includes a factual and engaging non-fiction text about king cobras, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Summary Language Choice Ideal for practicing retrieval and interpretation with clear layout and subject interest. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Suspenseful fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes an eerie and atmospheric short story about a mysterious bell that only one child hears, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Prediction Language Choice Comparison Supports deeper interpretation of tone, character and figurative language, with thoughtful comparison and multi-mark inference questions. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Help your pupils master skimming and scanning with these high-impact, low-prep Reading Radar challenges. This resource includes four original texts (two fiction, one non-fiction, one poem), each paired with a set of “Radar Challenges” that guide pupils to locate and mark information. Children are asked to underline, circle, tick or annotate specific words, phrases and sections of text - with three levels of challenge included on each task: Spotting Signal: literal retrieval Tracking Target: vocabulary and impression Locking On: light inference and subtle interpretation What’s Included: Reading Radar 1: The Last Torch (narrative) Reading Radar 2: Whispers in the Forest (narrative) Reading Radar 3: Secrets of the Deep Sea (non-fiction) Reading Radar 4: The Wind’s Tale (poetry) Challenge sheet for each text Designed for marking directly on the page Why Teachers Love It: Quick to deliver with zero prep Ideal for test skills, guided reading or morning starters Builds confidence in scanning, skimming and precise retrieval Great for use with highlighters, colored pens or mini white boards Recommended Age: Year 5 to Year 6 Pages: 8 Free to download and share within your own setting. Like this resource? Check out my full set of Key Stage 2 reading comprehension texts, tests and mark schemes - including fifteen standalone resources and multiple bundles. All created by a Year 6 teacher, for Year 6 teachers.

Fourteen 45 minute activities designed to improve confidence in accessing the KS2 reading paper. Includes group work around the 2019 paper, paired work around the 2022 paper and an independent test for the 2023 paper before an engaging activity predicting this year’s themes. For the 2019 paper, there is a reciprocal reading task for each text and then pupils work in groups to answer the questions. This last six sessions total. For the 2022 paper, pupils work in pairs to read each text and then mark a completed paper (provided). This lasts three sessions total. For the 2023 paper, a one hour session is needed for pupils to complete the test. They spend the next two sessions marking the paper as a class. This lasts three sessions total. There are then two more sessions exploring the reading papers of the past and predicting the theme for this year’s paper, including pupils designing their own cover. I have also included a break down of the tests since 2023 and the text types covered based on my interpretation. You will need to download or access reading test materials for the last three years from the DFE website.

Engaging fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class lessons. This resource includes a thought-provoking fiction text about a boy who finds a mysterious drone, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 5 or Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Language Choice Great for developing inference and interpretation skills, with a strong focus on mood, tone and figurative meaning. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Emotive poetry reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes a narrative-style poem about a beloved old teddy bear, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 4 to Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Accessible Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Summary Prediction Theme/Structure Language Choice Supports emotional inference, interpretation of language and identification of theme. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Biographical-style reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes a fictional interview with a lighthouse keeper, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 6+ Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Summary Language Choice Supports deeper inference and language analysis through a character-led text with emotional reflection. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Realistic fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class lessons. This resource includes a reflective fiction story about a child dealing with guilt and honesty, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 3 to Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Prediction Language Choice Summary Designed to explore emotional response, character motivation and behavior through inference. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Historical fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes a moving story about two girls discovering their grandfather’s secret past in the war, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 6+ Difficulty Rating: Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Theme/Structure Ideal for developing emotional inference and exploring character, memory and hidden history. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Imaginative poetry reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes a rich, figurative poem about the magic of libraries and imagination, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 5 and Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Summary Language Choice Perfect for developing interpretation and figurative language analysis in an engaging poetic context. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Reflective fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes a descriptive and emotive text about a childhood encounter with a bear, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 5 and Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Summary Language Choice Supports emotional inference, memory and setting interpretation through descriptive narrative. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

Hybrid non-fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme for Key Stage 2. Ideal for test prep, reading boosters or whole-class reading. This resource includes a beautifully descriptive first-person account of life on a coral reef, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Year 5 and Year 6 Difficulty Rating: Moderately Challenging Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Language Choice Structure/Meaning Perfect for exploring figurative language, interpretation of tone, and the structure of reflective non-fiction. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice.

A free collection of three original poems for Key Stage 2 reading comprehension, discussion, or poetry analysis lessons. These thoughtfully written pieces cover narrative, reflective and figurative styles, ideal for building interpretation skills. Perfect for developing vocabulary, inference and language analysis across Years 5 and 6. Included Poems: Tattered and True (nostalgic reflection) Final Whistle (emotional narrative poem with a twist) The Library (figurative/metaphorical poem) Perfect for: Poetry study units Guided reading Reading for inference and language choice Preparing for key stage two assessment poetry-style questions Cross-curricular English and reading sessions Want the full comprehension packs? Each poem also has a matching key stage two assessment style reading test and full mark scheme, available individually or in discounted bundles in my store! Fiction and non-fiction packs also available! Explore rich, original poetry with your class - download the free pack today!

FREE Key Stage 2 fiction reading comprehension text, test and mark scheme. A perfect introduction to my reading resource style, ideal for test prep or whole-class reading. This resource includes a suspenseful short story about a strange nighttime noise, a twelve-question reading test and a full mark scheme. Reading Age: Years 4 to 6 Difficulty Rating: Accessible Focus Domains: Vocabulary Retrieval Inference Language Choice Engaging and atmospheric - great for exploring mood, vocabulary in context and inference. Includes text, test and detailed mark scheme. Perfect for whole-class reading, interventions, homework or assessment practice. If you find this resource useful, explore my full collection of Key Stage 2 reading texts, tests and mark schemes - available individually or as part of a discounted ten-text bundle.