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29 July 2025

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Description:
This engaging and inclusive reading comprehension bundle is based on a topical and inspiring article about blind comedian Chris McCausland’s experience on Strictly Come Dancing. Perfect for KS3 (Years 7–9), this fully resourced pack helps students explore themes of representation, resilience, disability, and public perception through accessible non-fiction.

Ideal for use in English, PSHE, or form time reading, the resource includes a structured glossary, tiered questions, and opportunities for prediction, clarification, summarising, and discussion.

What’s Included:
Original article: Adapted and formatted for classroom use (1–2 pages)
Glossary of key terms: 9 carefully selected words with word types and student-friendly definitions (e.g. privilege, segregation, allegations)
30 differentiated comprehension questions across three ability levels (Higher, Middle, Lower), using a range of question styles:
– Short answer
– Multiple choice
– Closed and open-ended
– Clarify / Predict / Summarise / Inference
Discussion questions at the end of each tier – great for class debate or reflective writing

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Bundle

Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle – 10 Engaging Extracts with Questions & Answers Perfect for KS3 / Upper KS2 | Improve Reading Skills | Ideal for English & PSHE

This comprehensive bundle of 10 non-fiction extracts offers a rich and varied collection of high-interest texts designed to challenge and engage learners across a range of reading abilities. Each extract is paired with structured reading tasks that follow the reciprocal reading model: Predict, Clarify, Question, Summarise. Topics include: The impact of social media on teenagers Space exploration and life on Mars Fast fashion and sustainability The science of sleep Inspirational figures from history Animal intelligence Climate change and young activists The psychology of fear Innovations in technology Nutrition and health What’s included for each extract: A professionally chosen non-fiction text (1–2 pages) A set of differentiated comprehension tasks using: Predict – encouraging thoughtful pre-reading engagement Clarify – promoting vocabulary exploration and understanding Question – developing inference, retrieval, and critical thinking Summarise – reinforcing key ideas and main points Full teacher answer sheets included Suitable for whole-class, small group, or independent work Ideal for: Developing reading stamina Preparing for comprehension assessments Promoting discussion and critical thinking Supporting literacy across the curriculum Ready to print and go! Perfect for form time, English lessons, interventions, or cover work. Encourage curiosity, comprehension, and confidence with this ready-made, skills-focused resource pack.

£20.00

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