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Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Homes at Halloween
Which homes look spooky this Halloween and why?
This fact-based comprehension pack explores how homes can look different depending on their age, materials, and decorations. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners build confidence step by step as they move from retrieval and sequencing to vocabulary, inference, and understanding the author’s intent.
Across all versions, students explore the idea that houses can look spooky for many reasons. Some are old, empty, or broken. Some are decorated for Halloween. Some simply feel unfamiliar. From wooden cottages to modern flats, learners discover that homes can be described by shape, size, materials, or age, and that “spooky” doesn’t always mean scary.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same themeMatching comprehension questions for each level
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
Bring real-world learning to your Halloween reading corner with this calm, creative resource that explores spookiness through facts, not frights!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Who made that noise?
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 1 Reading Comprehension - The Costume Parade
What will you be today? A cat, a hero, or something silly?
This Dressing Up! comprehension pack is perfect for Halloween or any time of year when imagination takes the spotlight. With three clearly differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), young readers build skills step by step - from retrieval and sequencing to vocabulary, inference, and understanding the author’s intent.
Across all levels, students explore how dressing up lets us express how we feel, who we admire, or what we enjoy pretending to be. Whether it’s an animal, a made-up character, or something completely unique, dressing up sparks play, creativity, and connection with friends.
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
Let your students celebrate self-expression with this light, imaginative Halloween read!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Reception Reading Comprehension - Dressing Up!
Costumes, capes, and imagination… it’s time to read, choose, pretend, and play!
This playful comprehension pack invites young readers into the world of dressing up, with three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch). Students begin with early reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, then build toward vocabulary, inference, and light reasoning, all through a topic they know and love.
Across all levels, children learn that dressing up is fun, helps us play, and lets us pretend to be someone or something else. They explore how costumes reflect our choices and feelings, and how talking to friends about what we wear supports social learning and imagination.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
Whether they’re a cat, a ghost, or a superhero, help your class dress up their thinking one page at a time!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Reception Reading Comprehension - Pumpkins Everywhere!
Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere! Let’s read, spot, compare, and explore.
This pumpkin-themed comprehension pack is perfect for harvest time or Halloween, with three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch). Children begin with core skills like retrieval and sequencing, then build toward vocabulary, inference, and early reasoning, all while exploring one familiar seasonal symbol.
Across all levels, readers learn that pumpkins grow on long vines, sit on the ground, and come in all shapes, sizes, and shades. They find out where pumpkins grow, when they’re ready, and how people use them, from cooking to decorating.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
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From tiny gourds to giant prizewinners, help your class harvest some reading skills with Pumpkins Everywhere!**
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Reception Reading Comprehension - What goes bump at night?
What goes bump at night? Let’s read, listen, wonder, and shine a light!
This Halloween-friendly comprehension pack explores the sounds, feelings, and creatures of the night, perfect for curious minds. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), students begin by using early reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, then move toward vocabulary, inference, and light reasoning.
Across all levels, children discover that night-time is dark because the sun is gone, some animals (like owls, bats, and foxes) are awake while we sleep, and strange noises at night might not be so scary after all. They’ll learn that lights help us see in the dark, and that night-time can be quiet or full of questions.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
From rustling leaves to wide-eyed owls, help your class explore the sounds of the dark, with their reading light switched on!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Reception Reading Comprehension - Lights and Lanterns
What lights up the night? Let’s read, shine, sparkle, and glow!
This Lights and Lanterns reading comprehension pack explores how people around the world celebrate with light, including lanterns, sparklers, bonfires, and fireworks. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), pupils begin by practising key skills like retrieval and sequencing, before progressing to vocabulary, inference, and early reasoning.
Across all levels, learners discover that people enjoy lights together at night, that lanterns, sparklers, and bonfires are common in festivals, and that fireworks light up the sky in some celebrations.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
From twinkling sparklers to starry skies, help young readers celebrate with light!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Reception Reading Comprehension - Places People Live
Where do people live around the world? Let’s read, float, climb, and explore!
This Places People Live reading comprehension pack introduces young learners to the many different homes people build around the world. With three thoughtfully written texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), children begin with core reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, and then move on to vocabulary, inference, and early reasoning.
Across all levels, readers discover that people live in all kinds of homes, such as in trees, on water, or in hot, sandy places. They learn that homes can be made from wood, stone, mud, or metal, and that every home gives people shelter and a place to live with their families.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
From treehouses to houseboats, help young readers explore where people live and why!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Reception Reading Comprehension
What was it like long ago? Let’s read, look, talk, and compare!
This Old and New reading comprehension pack invites young learners to explore how things have changed and what has stayed the same. With three thoughtfully structured texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), children build essential reading skills step by step: starting with retrieval and sequencing, then moving into vocabulary, inference, and reasoning.
Across all levels, pupils learn that homes once used candles but now have lights, toys have changed from wood to plastic and can now move or make sounds, and transport has gone from carts to cars and planes. They also discover that people have always needed places to live, ways to travel, things to play with and that we can learn about the past by asking older people or looking at pictures.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
From carts to planes and dolls to robots, help children read through time!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Reception Reading Comprehension - What do plants need?
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

Reception Reading Comprehension - Taking Care of Me
How do we look after ourselves every day? Let’s read, rest, wash, and grow!
This Taking Care of Me reading comprehension pack helps young learners explore simple ways to stay healthy and safe, including washing hands, eating fruit, asking for help, and getting enough sleep. With three thoughtfully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), pupils build core reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, before progressing to vocabulary, inference, and early reasoning.
Across all levels, readers discover that we take care of ourselves in different ways. They’ll learn that handwashing keeps us clean, fruit and vegetables help our bodies grow, sleep gives us energy, and asking a trusted adult for help is important too.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts on the same topic
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
From fresh fruit to quiet rest, help learners read their way to healthy habits!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Making with our Hands
What can we create with our hands? Let’s read, shape, cut, and weave!
This Making with Our Hands comprehension pack introduces young learners to creative traditions from around the world. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners begin with early reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, then build toward vocabulary, inference, cause and effect, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers explore how people use natural and everyday materials such as clay, paper, string, and stone to shape, paint, fold, and decorate. They’ll discover that handmade things are often made for homes, given as gifts, or created just for fun. The texts highlight that making by hand takes time, care, and creativity, and that people everywhere take part in this kind of thoughtful work.
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 painted stones to folded paper, let your learners explore what it means to make something by hand!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Land and Water
What can we find on Earth? Let’s read the land and sea!
This Land and Water reading comprehension pack introduces young learners to the natural features of our world, from towering mountains and twisting rivers to vast oceans and quiet forests. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), readers build skills step by step: starting with retrieval and sequencing, then moving on to vocabulary, inference, cause and effect, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers explore the Earth’s landforms and bodies of water. They’ll learn that land includes mountains, hills, valleys, and flat plains, and that forests are full of trees. They’ll discover that rivers flow through the land and oceans hold most of the Earth’s water. The texts highlight that these natural features are found all over the world and are ready to be seen, explored, and appreciated.
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 quiet valleys to crashing seas, help learners read the world around them!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Homes Long Ago
What did homes look like in the past? Let’s find out!
This Homes Long Ago comprehension pack explores how people built different types of homes depending on where they lived and what they could find. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners begin with core reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, before progressing to vocabulary, inference, cause and effect, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers discover that people have always needed places to live. They’ll learn about caves, mud huts, yurts, and stone houses and how these homes kept people safe, dry, and warm. They’ll also explore the idea that some homes stayed in one place, while others moved when people did.
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 caves to yurts, explore how humans made home wherever they went!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Year 1 Reading Comprehension - The Four Seasons
What changes when the seasons change? Let’s read and find out!
This Four Seasons comprehension pack introduces young readers to the cycle of the year through weather, clothes, and seasonal activities. With three thoughtfully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners begin with key reading skills like retrieval and sequencing, before progressing to vocabulary, inference, cause and effect, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers discover that there are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each one brings different weather, clothing, and things to do. They’ll explore ideas like puddle-jumping in spring, sunny days in summer, falling leaves in autumn, and warm drinks in winter. The texts also highlight that the seasons always return in the same order each year.
What’s included:
3 differentiated reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
Matching comprehension question sets
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
From sunshine to snowfall, help learners read the year one season at a time!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Year 1 Reading Comprehension - Being Kind
What does kindness look like in the classroom, the playground, or a quiet moment?
This Being Kind reading comprehension pack helps children explore the power of everyday kindness, from sharing toys to helping a friend or offering kind words. With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners move from early reading skills like retrieval and sequencing to deeper thinking through vocabulary, inference, cause and effect, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers discover what kindness means, why it matters, and how even small actions like a smile, a helping hand, or including someone in a game can make a big difference. They’ll also reflect on the idea that kindness is a choice we make, even when it’s not easy.
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
Kindness doesn’t need to be big or loud, just real. Let your learners read it, feel it, and show it!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 5 Reading Comprehension - The Story of Diwali
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

Year 5 Reading Comprehension - Understanding Natural Disasters
What happens when nature takes control? Let’s explore the power, and impact, of extreme weather!
This reading comprehension pack introduces learners to the science and human side of natural disasters. With three clear reading levels (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), pupils build skills step by step. Early texts focus on retrieval and basic sequencing, while the most challenging version encourages deeper thinking through vocabulary reasoning, bias, tone, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers explore key facts about natural disasters. They learn what qualifies as a natural disaster, what causes hurricanes, floods, and droughts, and how these events affect people’s homes, schools, safety, and food. The texts also explain how communities prepare or respond through early warnings, aid, and rebuilding and why it matters in a changing climate.
What’s included:
Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
Matching comprehension question sets for each level
Full answer keys with skill tags clearly marked
Built-in traffic light self-assessment system
From swirling storms to silent droughts, help learners make sense of nature’s extremes!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Year 5 Reading Comprehension - Benin: An African Kingdom
What made Benin one of Africa’s most remarkable kingdoms? Let’s explore its legacy.
This Peann Jan reading comprehension pack takes learners on a journey through the Kingdom of Benin, from its early rise in West Africa to its global connections and lasting cultural impact. With three clearly levelled reading texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), pupils build understanding step by step. Early texts focus on retrieval, sequencing, and vocabulary in context, while higher levels encourage deeper thinking through inference, author’s intent, and bias.
Across all three versions, readers discover where and when the Kingdom of Benin thrived, who ruled it, and how its society was structured. They learn about its world-famous bronze and ivory sculptures, what they represented, and how Benin traded with European powers such as Portugal. Pupils will also examine the British invasion of 1897 and consider the ongoing debate about the Benin Bronzes and cultural ownership today.
What’s included:
Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
Matching comprehension question sets with visible skill tags
Full answer key for each level
Built-in traffic light self-assessment system
From powerful kings to priceless art, this resource brings Benin’s rich story to life!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only

Year 5 Reading Comprehension - Forces in Action
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