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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - World Bee Day
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - World Bee Day

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Bring some buzz to your reading lessons with this lively World Bee Day comprehension pack! Designed to support young readers at different stages, this black-and-white printable includes three carefully differentiated versions of the text to build skills step by step. Across all three levels, students will learn how bees collect nectar, make honey, and help plants grow through pollination, as well as how people celebrate World Bee Day by planting flowers and protecting bees. Early levels focus on fact-finding, sequencing, and key vocabulary. Later levels challenge students to make inferences, justify their ideas, and consider the author’s purpose. A simple traffic light self-assessment helps learners reflect on their own understanding. What’s included: 3 differentiated reading passages (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching comprehension questions Full answer key with skill tags for easy marking Traffic light self-assessment Black-and-white printable format Perfect for building reading confidence while encouraging awareness of nature’s tiny heroes! © Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only
Year 6 Reading Comprehension - World Environment Day
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Year 6 Reading Comprehension - World Environment Day

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How can small choices shape a greener world? Join the worldwide call to action of World Environment Day, a global event that encourages people everywhere to take better care of our planet. Through three engaging reading texts, students explore one of today’s biggest challenges, plastic pollution, and discover what governments, communities, and individuals can do about it. Introduce this timely topic with a clear progression of texts: Starter, Standard, and Stretch. Early levels focus on simple retrieval and sequencing. Higher levels develop vocabulary, inference, and author’s intent, encouraging thoughtful reflection and analysis. Across all levels, students will learn that World Environment Day is a global event held on the 5th of June to protect the environment, plastic pollution harms wildlife and human health, it creates lasting damage to oceans and land, countries are making laws to reduce plastic use, and individuals (including students) can help by refusing, reusing, and rethinking plastic in everyday life. What’s included: 3 differentiated texts 8–10 comprehension questions per level with mixed reading skills Full answer key with skill tags Black-and-white, easy-to-print format Traffic light self-assessment for student reflection Perfect for linking literacy to global citizenship, science, or environmental values. Created with care to be inclusive, curriculum-friendly, and ready to print! © Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Nocturnal Animals
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Nocturnal Animals

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Who wakes up when the sun goes down? Explore the secret lives of nighttime creatures in this engaging Nocturnal Animals comprehension pack, perfect for helping young readers build confidence while learning about the natural world. This printable resource includes three thoughtfully levelled texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), allowing learners at different stages to access key information and grow their reading skills. Early levels focus on fact-finding, vocabulary, and sequencing. As pupils progress, they explore cause and effect, infer meaning, and begin to reflect on the author’s purpose and viewpoint. Across all levels, children will discover that nocturnal animals are awake at night and rest during the day. They’ll explore how features like sharp hearing, silent movement, and special eyesight help animals survive in the dark. They’ll also learn why night-time activity helps animals stay safe, find food, and avoid heat or predators wherever they live, from forests and deserts to city gardens. What’s included: 3 differentiated reading passages Matching comprehension questions for each level Full answer key with skill tags for quick marking Traffic light self-assessment for pupil reflection Black-and-white, print-friendly format Perfect for cross-curricular lessons on habitats, adaptations, and animal behaviour - all while strengthening comprehension skills!
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Summer Solstice
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Summer Solstice

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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!
Year 3 Reading Comprehension - Life in a Pond
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Year 3 Reading Comprehension - Life in a Pond

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What swims, hops, floats, and hides in a pond? Let’s find out! This Peann Jan reading comprehension pack takes young readers on a journey through a vibrant pond habitat. With three carefully levelled texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners move from early reading skills like retrieval and matching to deeper thinking tasks including vocabulary reasoning, inference, and author’s intent. Across all levels, children explore five key science ideas: what a pond is, which animals and plants live there, how pond creatures are adapted to survive, what a simple food chain looks like, and why ponds are important for nature. From dragonflies to duckweed, frogs to floating leaves, each page supports science and reading objectives side by side. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching question sets designed to support skill progression Answer keys with clear skill tags Built-in traffic light self-assessment system with child-friendly icons Make a splash with this rich, nature-themed comprehension resource! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only
Year 5 Reading Comprehension - Forces in Action
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Year 5 Reading Comprehension - Forces in Action

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Why does a ball fall, a swimmer slow down, or a seesaw make lifting easier? Discover the invisible forces at work all around us! This Peann Jan comprehension pack helps learners explore the science behind everyday movement. With three clear and progressive reading texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), pupils build confidence step by step. Early levels focus on retrieval and surface-level understanding, while higher levels invite deeper thinking, from comparing forces to evaluating author’s intent. Across all levels, children explore the big ideas of forces in action: gravity pulls us downward, friction slows things down, and air and water resistance affect how things move. They learn how levers and pulleys reduce effort, how surface texture changes friction, and why streamlined shapes help things move faster. The texts also highlight how forces combine in real life, such as when riding a bike, swimming, or playing tug-of-war. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching comprehension questions for each level Full answer keys with visible skill tags Built-in traffic light self-assessment for reflection Whether it’s pushing, pulling, floating, or flying, this resource helps learners feel the force! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only
Reception Reading Comprehension - What do plants need?
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Reception Reading Comprehension - What do plants need?

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What helps a little seed grow? Let’s read, water, wait, and watch! This What do plants need? comprehension pack helps young learners explore the basic needs of plants with clear, engaging texts and thoughtful reading tasks. With three carefully differentiated versions (Starter, Standard, Stretch), students begin with key reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, then progress to vocabulary, inference, and early reasoning. Across all levels, readers discover that plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow. They’ll learn that beans can grow from small seeds, sunflowers love the sun, and that plants won’t grow well without the care they need. What’s included: 3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic Matching comprehension questions for each level Full answer key with skill tags Traffic light self-assessment Black-and-white, print-friendly format From seed to sunflower, let learners grow their reading skills one sentence at a time! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only
Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Who made that noise?
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Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Who made that noise?

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What’s that sound outside? A hoot, a creak… or just the wind? This mystery-themed comprehension pack invites young readers to listen closely and think carefully as Bella explores the sounds of the night. With three clearly differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), students progress from early reading skills like retrieval and sequencing to deeper thinking with vocabulary, inference, and understanding the author’s intent. Across all versions, learners discover that every sound has a source, whether it’s an owl hooting or a gate creaking. By listening closely, we can figure out what’s nearby, even when we can’t see it. Some sounds are more common at night, but that doesn’t mean they’re frightening. Describing those sounds helps us picture and understand them more clearly. With a bit of careful thinking, even a strange noise can become something calm and explainable. What’s included: 3 differentiated reading texts on the same theme Matching comprehension questions for each level Full answer key with skill tags Traffic light self-assessment Black-and-white, print-friendly format Bring quiet curiosity and calm thinking into your Halloween reading table with a gentle mystery your class will enjoy solving! © Peann Jan 2025 — For classroom use only
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - World Turtle Day
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - World Turtle Day

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Slow, steady, and full of facts, this World Turtle Day pack brings reading to life! This black-and-white printable includes three thoughtfully structured versions of the text, carefully designed to meet every reader right where they are. Across all three levels, students will learn where turtles live, why they are at risk from pollution and habitat loss, how World Turtle Day began, and the ways people help protect these ancient creatures. Reading skills build progressively throughout the pack. Early levels focus on fact-finding, sequencing ideas, and exploring new vocabulary. Higher levels challenge students to make inferences, justify opinions, and consider the author’s purpose. A simple traffic light self-assessment helps students reflect on their understanding. What’s included: 3 differentiated reading passages (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching comprehension questions Full answer key with skill tags for easy marking Traffic light self-assessment system Black-and-white printable format A brilliant way to build confident readers while encouraging care for the natural world! © Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - World Giraffe Day
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - World Giraffe Day

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Stand tall with this World Giraffe Day comprehension pack! Celebrate World Giraffe Day with this engaging reading pack that brings curious young readers face to face with the tallest animals on land. With three thoughtfully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), the pack supports reading development at a range of abilities. Reading skills build progressively throughout the pack. Early readers practise key retrieval and vocabulary skills. More advanced learners are encouraged to explore inference, provide justification, and consider the author’s intent. A simple traffic light self-assessment helps pupils reflect on their understanding. Across all three levels, children will discover that giraffes live in parts of Africa, use their long necks to reach tall trees like acacias, and have unique spot patterns that help them stay safe. They will also learn how World Giraffe Day, held on the 21st of June, raises awareness and funds to protect these gentle animals. What’s included: 3 differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) 6–8 comprehension questions per level with mixed skill types Full answer key with skill tags for easy marking Black-and-white, easy-to-print format Traffic light self-assessment system for pupil reflection Perfect for global awareness units, endangered animal themes, or simply celebrating the wonders of nature through reading! © Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only
Year 6 Reading Comprehension - World Blood Donor Day
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Year 6 Reading Comprehension - World Blood Donor Day

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Why do people give blood, and how can one donation help more than one person? Introduce this life-saving topic through three carefully levelled texts: Starter, Standard, and Stretch. Each version is designed to build reading confidence and develop deeper comprehension skills over time. Reading skills build progressively throughout the pack. Early levels focus on simple retrieval and matching. Higher levels introduce vocabulary work, encourage inference, and explore the author’s intent. A simple traffic light self-assessment helps pupils reflect on their understanding. Across all levels, students will learn that blood donation helps people who are sick or injured, hospitals use blood during surgery and emergencies, and blood contains four parts, each with its own role. They will also discover that donors must meet certain health requirements, World Blood Donor Day celebrates those who give, and that one donation can help save several lives. What’s included: 3 differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) 8–10 comprehension questions per level with mixed reading skills Full answer key with skill tags Black-and-white, easy-to-print format Traffic light self-assessment for pupil reflection Perfect for science links, global events, or values-led reading sessions. Created with care to be inclusive, curriculum-friendly, and ready to print! © Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only
Year 3 Reading Comprehension - What is a skeleton?
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Year 3 Reading Comprehension - What is a skeleton?

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What’s hiding under your skin, helps you move, and protects your brain? A skeleton, of course! This Peann Jan reading comprehension pack introduces learners to the incredible structure that holds us up, our skeleton. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners build skills step by step. They begin with key reading strategies like retrieval and matching, then progress to vocabulary reasoning, inference, and even author’s intent. Across all three levels, readers discover that the skeleton is a strong framework made of bones. They learn that it gives the body shape, helps us stay upright, and protects important organs like the heart and brain. The texts also explain what joints are, how many bones we have, and why animals need skeletons too. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching question sets designed to support skill progression Answer keys with clear skill tags for every question Built-in traffic light self-assessment with child-friendly icons A bone-boosting blend of facts and reading fun, no spooky stuff required! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only
Year 5 Reading Comprehension - The Science of Fear
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Year 5 Reading Comprehension - The Science of Fear

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What happens inside us when we feel afraid? Let’s find out. This reading comprehension pack explores how fear works in the body and brain. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), pupils build confidence and understanding as they move from simple retrieval to deeper thinking. Early texts focus on sequencing and key vocabulary, while the most advanced version encourages inference, tone, and author’s intent. Across all levels, readers learn that fear is a natural emotion that helps us stay safe. They discover how the brain (especially the amygdala) detects danger, what physical changes fear can cause, and how the body reacts with fight, flight, or freeze. Pupils also explore why we sometimes feel fear even when there’s no real threat, and how talking about it can help us feel more in control. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching comprehension questions for each level Skill-tagged answer keys for easy marking Traffic light self-assessment system built in From racing hearts to split-second choices, help your learners understand the science behind this powerful emotion. © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only
Year 5 Reading Comprehension - Light in the Dark
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Year 5 Reading Comprehension - Light in the Dark

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What turns a simple shadow into something mysterious? Let’s find out. This engaging reading comprehension pack explores the science behind shadows, light, and perception, all through the lens of Halloween. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), pupils build knowledge step by step. Early readers focus on retrieval and sequencing, while more confident readers develop skills like inference, vocabulary analysis, and author’s intent. Across all three versions, learners discover that light travels in straight lines and shadows form when an object blocks the light. They learn how the shape and size of a shadow can change depending on the distance and angle, and how light sources can be natural (like the sun) or artificial (like a torch). The Halloween setting provides an exciting way to explore these ideas, from flickering candlelight to eerie silhouettes on the wall. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching comprehension questions for each level Full answer key with skill tags for easy marking Built-in traffic light self-assessment system From torches to tricks of the light, this science-inspired resource brings shadows to life! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only
Year 3 Reading Comprehension - What is a fossil?
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Year 3 Reading Comprehension - What is a fossil?

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What can rocks tell us about the past? Let’s dig into fossils and find out! This Peann Jan reading comprehension pack introduces learners to the fascinating world of fossils, from buried bones to ancient footprints. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), readers build confidence through structured progression. Early skills like retrieval and matching are developed first, before moving into higher-level thinking such as inference, vocabulary reasoning, and author’s intent. Across all three levels, pupils learn that fossils are preserved remains or traces of plants and animals. They discover how fossils form, where they’re found, and why they matter. The texts also introduce body and trace fossils, sedimentary rock, and the important contributions of Mary Anning. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching question sets designed to support skill progression Answer keys with clear skill tags for every question Built-in traffic light self-assessment with child-friendly icons Unearth learning and spark curiosity with this rock-solid comprehension resource! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only