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What makes the Day of Arafah so important to Muslims around the world? Find out in this calm, thoughtful comprehension pack designed to support respectful learning about faith, reflection, and personal growth. Featuring three clear levels (Starter, Standard, and Stretch) this printable pack helps children understand the meaning of the Day of Arafah during the Hajj pilgrimage. They will explore how Muslims gather near Mount Arafat, spend time praying, thinking or fasting, and reflect on kindness, forgiveness, and closeness to Allah (the Arabic word for God). Reading skills develop naturally across levels: • Starter builds confidence with simple retrieval and vocabulary support • Standard introduces inference and early reasoning • Stretch challenges learners to explore author’s intent and justify opinions What’s inside? 3 differentiated reading passages Matching comprehension questions Full answer key with skill tags Printable, black-and-white format Student traffic light self-assessment A gentle and accessible way to explore a significant day in the Islamic calendar, perfect for exploring world religions or cross-curricular reading lessons.

Why do some people call Pentecost the “birthday of the Church”? Explore this fascinating Christian festival with our Pentecost comprehension pack, designed to support progression in reading skills while building respectful understanding of global faith traditions. Each of the three levels introduces Pentecost in an age-appropriate way. From early retrieval and vocabulary work through to deeper inference, sequencing, and author’s intent, the pack grows with your learners. Children will discover that Pentecost is a special day for many Christians. It remembers when Christians believe the Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ friends after his resurrection. According to Christian belief, the Holy Spirit gave people courage to speak and share messages of kindness and peace, even in different languages. Pentecost is often marked with songs, prayers, or red clothing, and is sometimes called the “birthday of the Church.” What’s included: Three differentiated texts (Starter / Standard / Stretch) 6–8 comprehension questions per level with a mix of skills Full answer keys with skill tags for quick marking Black-and-white, easy-to-print format Traffic light self-assessment for pupil reflection Perfect for Religion lessons, literacy links, or global festivals study. Created with care to be inclusive, accessible, and meaningful in any classroom.

Follow the lamps, discover the story! Bring the magic and meaning of Diwali into your classroom with this beautifully structured comprehension pack. From Rama’s return to the glowing lights of celebration, pupils will explore the story, traditions, and values of the Hindu Festival of Light. Designed across three reading levels, (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), this resource supports confident progression. Pupils begin with retrieval and matching skills, move on to compare, infer, and define key vocabulary, and finish with deeper thinking tasks that explore tone, bias, and author’s intent. Across all levels, learners discover what Diwali is, when and why it is celebrated, how people prepare and take part, and the values at its heart, such as kindness, faith, family, and the triumph of light over darkness. What’s included: 3 reading texts with increasing challenge 3 sets of comprehension questions Skill-tagged answer key Printable black-and-white format Traffic light self-assessment system Let the lights lead learning, Diwali style! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Discover who the Pope is and why his message matters around the world in this thoughtful and age-appropriate comprehension pack! Designed for flexible classroom use, this black-and-white printable includes three differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) to meet the needs of all young readers. Students will learn that the Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church, lives in Vatican City, wears white robes and a tall hat, and teaches people about kindness, peace, and prayer. They also explore how he travels to meet others, shares messages of hope, and is seen by Catholics as someone who helps them follow Jesus. Reading skills build progressively throughout the pack. Early levels focus on fact-finding, sequencing, and vocabulary. Later levels develop inference, justification, and understanding of the author’s purpose. A simple traffic light self-assessment encourages students to reflect on their understanding. This pack includes: 3 differentiated reading passages Matching comprehension questions Full answer key with skill tags Student traffic light self-assessment Printable, black-and-white format Perfect for combining literacy with values education in a respectful, structured, and engaging way! © Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Why do so many people gather each year to remember the dead? Let’s find out. This reading comprehension pack introduces pupils to remembrance festivals around the world, including Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Obon, and Pitru Paksha. With three clearly differentiated reading texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), learners move from simple retrieval to deeper analysis. Early texts support sequencing, vocabulary, and comparison, while the most advanced encourages inference, tone, and author’s intent. Across all versions, readers explore how different cultures remember those who have died. They discover that Halloween began in Ireland with Samhain, where people lit fires and wore costumes. They learn how Día de los Muertos uses candles, marigolds, and food to celebrate loved ones, and how Obon and Pitru Paksha involve lanterns, prayers, and shared meals to remember ancestors. Although each tradition is unique, the message is the same: remembrance matters. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching comprehension questions for each level Skill-tagged answer keys for quick marking Traffic light self-assessment system built in From flickering lanterns to shared family stories, help your learners explore how people around the world keep memories alive! © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

What is Hajj, and why do millions take part each year? Let’s find out together. Learning About Hajj introduces students to one of the most important journeys in the Islamic faith. With three clearly differentiated reading texts, this comprehension pack supports progression from early reading skills like retrieval and matching to deeper thinking tasks such as vocabulary reasoning, viewpoint, and author’s intent. Across all versions, learners explore the key facts about Hajj: that it is a sacred pilgrimage to Makkah, that it happens once in a lifetime if possible, and that it includes powerful rituals like walking between hills, standing in prayer, and throwing stones to reject wrongdoing. Students will also discover how pilgrims wear simple white garments to show equality, and how the journey ends with Eid al-Adha, a celebration of trust and devotion. What’s included: Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) Matching comprehension questions Answer keys with clear skill tags Built-in traffic light self-assessment system A thoughtful and respectful introduction to Hajj, a journey observed by millions of Muslims worldwide. © Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only