
Step into the flames of history with The Time-Travelling Suitcase Goes To… The Great Fire of London!
This engaging resource takes pupils on a time-travel adventure with Jamie as he witnesses one of the most significant events in British history. With differentiated reading passages for Years 1–7, it is designed to support progression in reading comprehension, history, and vocabulary skills across the primary and lower secondary curriculum.
What’s Included:
• 7 extended reading passages (Y1–Y7), each rewritten for the age group’s vocabulary and comprehension level
• Glossary with age-appropriate definitions for each level
• 10 comprehension questions per level
• Answer sheets for all levels
Key Features:
• Engaging narrative format with historical and cultural facts woven into the plot
• Supports KS1, KS2, and early KS3 literacy and history objectives
• Fully differentiated from emergent readers to confident upper KS2 and Year 7 students
• Vocabulary support through tailored glossaries
Curriculum Links:
• History: The Great Fire of London (KS1), the Stuart period, significant national events, and the study of change over time.
• English/Reading: Developing comprehension, inference, historical vocabulary, and extended responses.
• Cross-curricular: Links to geography (mapping London), design & technology (building materials), and PSHE (resilience, change).
Perfect For:
• Cross-age guided reading
• Progressive skill development in comprehension and historical literacy
• History and literacy lessons
• Homework, intervention, or enrichment tasks
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