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Ignite your students’ curiosity with this captivating Komodo dragon-themed reading comprehension! This resource delves into the fascinating world of these “living dinosaurs,” exploring their physical features, hunting strategies, life cycle, and conservation status. With three differentiated texts aligned with the Little Wandle progression, you can cater to a range of reading abilities:

Phase 2: Clear and concise language, with longer sentences and increased vocabulary for developing readers.
Phase 3: More complex sentence structures and descriptive language, while maintaining accessibility for advancing readers.
Phase 4: Challenging vocabulary, sophisticated sentence structures, and in-depth exploration of concepts for fluent readers.
Each text version is accompanied by a set of comprehension questions that target key reading skills:

Retrieval: Locating and recalling specific information from the text.
Vocabulary: Understanding and defining key words.
Inference: Drawing conclusions and making predictions based on the text.
Author’s Choice: Analyzing the author’s use of language and its effect on the reader (Phase 4 only).
Answer keys are provided for each phase, facilitating easy assessment and feedback.

Benefits:

Differentiated for all learners: Support every student with ready-to-use differentiated texts.
High-interest topic: Engage students with the fascinating world of Komodo dragons.
Develops key reading skills: Focuses on essential comprehension skills for KS1 and beyond.
Cross-curricular links: Integrate with science topics on animals, habitats, and conservation.
Saves valuable time: No need to create your own differentiated resources.
Ready to print and go: Simply download and use in your classroom!
This resource is perfect for:

Whole class reading activities
Guided reading groups
Independent reading practice
Homework assignments
Assessment of reading comprehension skills
Extension activities for science lessons
Unleash the power of reading and spark a love for the natural world with “Komodo Dragons”!