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Year 4 Reading Comprehension - Earthquakes and Volcanoes
What’s really going on beneath the Earth’s surface? Shake things up and find out!
From trembling ground to erupting mountains, Earthquakes and Volcanoes introduces children to the dramatic forces that shape our planet. This three-level comprehension pack is carefully structured to support reading progression. Students begin with early skills like retrieval and sequencing, then build towards higher-level thinking such as vocabulary reasoning, viewpoint, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers are introduced to what earthquakes and volcanoes are, what causes them, and where they tend to happen. As they progress, they’ll encounter ideas like tectonic plates, the Ring of Fire, and famous examples such as Mount Fuji and the San Andreas Fault. Safety advice is included too, including the importance of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
What’s included:
Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
Matching comprehension question sets
Answer keys with visible skill tags
Built-in traffic light self-assessment system
From shifting ground to erupting mountains, discover what’s moving beneath our feet!!
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Year 4 Reading Comprehension - Life in Ancient Egypt
Sail back in time and discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt!
This Peann Jan comprehension set takes young readers on a journey along the Nile, exploring how people lived, worked, believed, and prepared for the afterlife. With three thoughtfully structured reading levels, children build confidence step by step. They begin with clear facts and simple retrieval, then progress to deeper skills like inference, comparison, and understanding the author’s purpose.
Across all three texts, learners explore where Ancient Egyptians lived, from simple mud-brick homes to larger houses with private courtyards. They learn about common jobs such as farming, building, crafting tools, and keeping records. The texts highlight the importance of the Nile River as a source of food, water, and transport. Pupils also discover what Egyptians believed about gods, life after death, and why mummification was so significant.
What’s included:
Three reading texts with matching comprehension questions
Black-and-white format for easy printing
Answer key with clear skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment for reflection
Bring Ancient Egypt to life, no sand required!
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Year 4 Reading Comprehension - Protecting Our Oceans
What’s really going on beneath the waves? Dive in and find out!
Protecting Our Oceans invites young readers to explore why our oceans matter, what’s threatening them, and how children around the world are stepping up to help. This three-level comprehension pack supports confident progress, from core reading skills like retrieval and sequencing to more complex thinking such as inference, justification, and author’s intent.
Across all three levels, students discover that oceans are vital to life on Earth, plastic pollution is a serious problem, children can make a real difference, everyday actions like recycling help, and there is hope when we work together.
What’s included:
Black-and-white, print-friendly format
Three reading levels with matching comprehension questions
Answer keys with visible skill tags
Built-in traffic light self-assessment system
Thoughtfully designed to build independence and deepen understanding, while keeping things clear, engaging, and purposeful.
Every reader can help protect the planet, one question at a time!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 4 Reading Comprehension - Your Amazing Brain
Your brain is busy, brilliant, and always working. It runs the whole show!
This three-level Peann Jan differentiated comprehension set takes students on a fascinating journey through the brain: how it works, how we learn, and what helps us thrive.
Each level supports confident progress, from early skills like retrieval and sequencing to more advanced thinking such as inference and author’s intent.
Across all levels, children discover the brain’s most important jobs: controlling movement, feelings, and memory; how practice and mistakes help us learn; and how sleep, food, and taking breaks can keep us focused.
What’s included:
Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
Matching question sets with varied formats
Answer keys with clear skill tags
Self-assessment traffic light for every student
Ready to stretch young minds? This resource is a no-brainer!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - Frida Kahlo
Discover Frida Kahlo’s fearless world, where culture, pattern and emotion collide!
This Peann Jan reading comprehension resource celebrates the life and legacy of one of the world’s most iconic artists. With three reading levels (Starter, Standard, and Stretch) learners build confidence as they move from retrieval and vocabulary questions to deeper thinking, including layered meaning, author’s intent, and evaluation.
Across all versions, pupils discover who Frida Kahlo was, why she painted self-portraits, how her clothing and culture shaped her art, and how she turned illness into inspiration. They also explore why her work continues to be admired in galleries around the world.
What’s included:
Three reading texts with matching questions to support progression
Black-and-white print-ready format
Answer key with skill tags for every question
Traffic light self-assessment with child-friendly icons
Add a splash of creativity to comprehension time and let Frida inspire your readers!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - What Maps Don't Tell You
Can a map really shape how you see the world?
This thought-provoking pack helps young readers explore how maps show places and shape how we see them.
With three reading levels to support confident progression, learners build skills as they go. Starter readers focus on clear facts and retrieval. Standard readers begin to explore perspective and meaning. Stretch readers dive deeper into author’s intent, bias, and the power of design choices.
All levels cover the same anchor facts. Children learn that maps are made by people, not nature. They see how maps can show roads, borders, or weather and how the same place can look very different depending on who drew it. They’ll meet the Mercator and Gall-Peters projections and ask: who decides what a map should show?
What’s included:
Black-and-white print format
Three carefully differentiated reading texts
Skill-tagged answer key
Traffic light self-assessment system
Designed for clarity, challenge, and classroom impact
Bring the world into your classroom and see it from a different angle!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - The Power of Persuasion
“Limited time only!” “Best ever!” Discover the power of persuasive language in action.
This comprehension pack explores the world of advertising and how it grabs our attention. From pop-ups to posters, your learners will discover the tricks and tools behind persuasive language and why it works so well.
Each reading level builds confidently from early comprehension skills to deeper thinking. Starter focuses on clear facts and retrieval. Standard moves into comparisons and structure. Stretch challenges learners to explore intention, tone, and emotional impact.
All three texts explore what advertising is and why it is created. They show where adverts appear and how they are designed to grab our attention. Learners also examine how persuasive techniques can influence the way we think, feel, and decide.
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What’s included:**
Three carefully differentiated texts
Short, structured comprehension questions with skill tags
Answer key with suggested responses and skill labels
Black-and-white format for easy printing and colouring
Traffic light self-assessment to support reflection
Let your learners spot the persuasive tools around them and think twice before clicking “buy now”.
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - Harbin Ice Festival
Build a World from Ice: Discover Harbin’s Frozen Festival!
Step into a city sculpted from snow and ice! This Peann Jan comprehension pack explores the incredible Harbin Ice Festival, a winter celebration packed with creativity, teamwork, and glowing ice castles.
Three carefully differentiated reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch) support steady reading progress. Early readers practise skills like retrieval and sequencing. As confidence grows, learners explore deeper thinking with vocabulary, inference, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers uncover key facts: Harbin is a city in northern China; the festival takes place in winter; ice is taken from the nearby Songhua River to build huge sculptures; and visitors come from around the world to enjoy lights, themed displays, and creative challenges.
What’s included:
3 black-and-white reading texts
3 sets of reading questions with answer keys and skill tags
Built-in traffic light self-assessment to support reflection
A brilliant way to explore culture, climate, and creativity, all wrapped into one frosty read!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - How Money Works
Money doesn’t grow on trees. So where does it come from, and what makes it so powerful?
This Peann Jan reading comprehension pack helps young readers explore how money is earned, spent, saved, and shared, while building confidence with key reading skills.
The pack is designed to support reading progression across three levels. The Starter level focuses on core skills such as retrieval, sequencing, and basic vocabulary. The Standard level introduces more complex skills, including inference, layered meaning, and matching definitions. At the Stretch level, pupils are encouraged to think more deeply through questions on author’s intent, justification, and evaluation.
Each level explores the same core ideas to support understanding. Students learn what money is and how it helps people meet their needs. They discover different ways people earn, spend, and save money, and begin to understand the difference between needs and wants. The texts also explain why countries use different currencies and highlight how learning about money can help people make better choices.
What’s included:
Three clearly differentiated reading texts
Skill-mapped comprehension questions
Answer key with skill tags for easy marking
Traffic light self-assessment for learner reflection
Black-and-white format for easy printing and copying
A practical pick for developing reading skills while helping pupils think more confidently about money and the world around them!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - World Rivers Day
Make a splash with this World Rivers Day comprehension resource!
From the mighty Amazon to the Ganges and Nile, this engaging reading set explores how rivers shape our world, support life, and need our protection more than ever.
Designed with clear progression in mind, the three reading levels (Starter, Standard, and Stretch) guide learners from foundational skills like retrieval and sequencing to more advanced thinking such as inference, viewpoint, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, pupils will explore what rivers are and how they work, why they matter to people, animals, and the environment, real-world examples of famous rivers, the reason World Rivers Day is marked each September, and the threats rivers face today along with what we can do to help.
What’s included:
Three differentiated reading texts in black-and-white, perfect for printing
Skill-tagged answer keys for teacher reference
Built-in traffic light self-assessment system
A brilliant way to flow from facts to deeper thinking, just in time for World Rivers Day!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - International Day of Peace
Bring Peace to Your Students’ Reading Time!
From white doves to calm conversations, this Peann Jan comprehension pack explores the International Day of Peace in a way children can understand and enjoy.
Designed to support confident reading at three levels, (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), the pack introduces key skills step by step. Early readers focus on retrieval, vocabulary, and sequencing, while more confident learners explore inference, viewpoint, and author’s intent.
Each text explores what the International Day of Peace is and why it was started, introduces well-known peace symbols like the white dove and olive branch, explains how the day is marked around the world, highlights a real-life peace advocate, Malala Yousafzai, and shows how children can help make the world more peaceful. Whether you’re introducing global observances or encouraging reflection, this pack offers a meaningful way to strengthen reading skills.
What’s included:
Three reading levels covering a range of comprehension outcomes
Full answer key with skill tags
Child-friendly self-assessment system
Black-and-white format for easy printing
Let peaceful thinking lead to purposeful reading!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - Ibtihaj Muhammad
Grab your fencing gear and step onto the podium with Ibtihaj Muhammad!
Discover the inspiring true story of a barrier-breaking fencer who stood tall, and proud, on the world stage. This three-level Peann Jan reading comprehension set brings her story to life while helping learners build key reading skills. Bring reading to life with the story of a real-world role model who proved that staying true to yourself is its own kind of victory.
Start with confidence at Starter level, focusing on retrieval and simple sequencing. Move to Standard for clear inferences and structured vocabulary. Stretch curious readers further with thought-provoking text at Stretch level, where they’ll explore viewpoint, author’s intent, and evaluative thinking.
Across all three levels, readers will discover that Ibtihaj Muhammad is an Olympic fencer who represented the United States. She made history as the first American athlete to wear a hijab while competing at the Olympic Games. In addition to her sporting success, she is a fashion designer and author. She speaks out about fairness and inclusion in sport and encourages young people to take pride in who they are.
What’s included:
Three black-and-white texts in Starter, Standard, and Stretch formats
Differentiated question sets with skill-tagged answer key
Traffic light self-assessment for reflection and feedback
This resource is a great fit for topics like women in sport, global achievements, or events such as International Women’s Day and the Olympic Games.
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - What is Fast Fashion?
From catwalk to checkout in a flash, fast fashion moves quickly… but so do its consequences!
New trends hit the shops fast, but at what cost? This cross-curricular comprehension pack helps learners explore how clothes are made, the impact of fast fashion on people and the planet, and the small changes we can make to help.
With three carefully designed reading levels - Starter, Standard, and Stretch - this pack builds confidence through clear progression. Early texts support retrieval and sequencing, while later levels challenge pupils to interpret vocabulary, compare viewpoints, and consider the author’s intent. Perfect for global citizenship links, values-led reading, or sparking classroom discussion.
Across all three reading levels, students will learn what fast fashion means and why it matters. They will explore how clothes affect the environment and what working conditions can look like in the fashion industry. The texts also highlight how our choices influence waste and show how some brands are working to become more sustainable.
What’s included:
3 reading levels to support progression
8–10 comprehension questions per level
Full answer key with skill tags
Traffic light self-assessment for reflection
Black-and-white printable format
Spark discussion, build skills and inspire change with one practical and well-structured pack!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - What is K-Pop?
Lights, lyrics and language…this reading pack has K-pop written all over it!
From dazzling dance routines to fan-led fandoms, this comprehension pack introduces students to the music, meaning, and massive influence of Korean pop.
With three carefully differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), learners build their reading skills step by step. Early readers practise retrieval and sequencing. More confident readers explore inference, comparison, and author’s intent, supported by structured questions and clear vocabulary progression.
Across all three texts, students learn that K-pop began in South Korea in the 1990s and became a global success thanks to groups like BTS and Blackpink. They explore how performers train for years in singing, dancing, and teamwork, and how fans form online communities to support their idols in creative ways. The texts also highlight K-pop’s role as a cultural export, helping to share Korean language, fashion, and entertainment around the world.
What’s included:
3 reading levels in consistent, black-and-white layout
Matching comprehension questions with skill-tagged answer keys
Clear vocabulary progression and balanced question types
Traffic light self-assessment to encourage reflection
Perfect for cross-cultural curiosity, classroom discussion, or simply turning up the volume on nonfiction reading. Let’s read, K-pop style!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - The Language of Flags
From battlefields to football pitches, flags fly for a reason!
This Peann Jan comprehension pack explores how flags are designed, how they change, and why they matter to people around the world. Whether it’s stripes, stars, suns, or circles, every flag tells a story. These bold designs speak of identity, history, pride, and protest.
Created across three reading levels, this pack supports confident progress in reading and can be used for paired reading, group talk, or quiet independent work. The Starter level builds retrieval and sequencing skills. The Standard level adds comparison and vocabulary in context. The Stretch level encourages deeper thinking with questions on inference, evaluation, and author’s intent.
Each reading level explores the same core ideas. Flags represent countries, communities, or shared beliefs. Their colours and symbols hold meaning. Red might suggest courage, while green can stand for land or hope. Some flags reflect change or protest. Others aim to bring people together. Even the simplest designs can carry powerful emotions.
What’s included:
Three reading texts at progressive levels
Eight to ten targeted comprehension questions per level
Clear answer keys with skill tags
Black-and-white format for easy printing
Traffic light self-assessment to build reflection
Let your learners explore the language of flags, one symbol at a time!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - Satoshi Tajiri
Catch them all… with comprehension!
This Peann Jan comprehension resource explores the inspiring story of Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri. From bug-hunting in the forests of Japan to building one of the world’s most successful game franchises, Tajiri’s journey captures the power of imagination, focus, and childhood passion.
Designed with three thoughtfully differentiated texts, this set supports steady reading growth. The Starter version builds confidence with short, structured sentences and focus on retrieval and sequencing. Standard challenges learners to think beyond the text, with inference and vocabulary questions. Stretch encourages deeper thinking, with implied meaning, author’s intent, and personal response.
Across all levels, students discover Tajiri’s love of exploring nature and collecting bugs, the effect of urban change on his childhood, how his idea for Pokémon took shape, his autism and how it helped him think differently and the lasting global impact of his work
What’s included:
Three reading texts
Matching comprehension questions
Full answer key with skills clearly tagged
Traffic light self-assessment system for learner reflection
Perfect for exploring themes like inventors, creativity, nature, or Autism Awareness celebrations!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - Grace O'Malley
Think you know pirates? Meet the woman who rewrote the rules of the sea and history!
Grace O’Malley defied expectations and commanded respect, from stormy seas to royal courts. This Peann Jan comprehension pack brings her story to life with three carefully levelled texts that support pupils to build skills and confidence step by step.
At the Starter level, learners focus on key facts, retrieval, and sequencing. The Standard text adds more complex sentence structures and begins to explore viewpoint and comparison. Stretch readers tackle nuanced vocabulary, layered meaning, and author’s intent, all while staying anchored in the facts.
Across all levels, learners discover who Grace O’Malley was, where she lived, why she is remembered, and what made her leadership so extraordinary. From her daring sea missions to her famous meeting with Queen Elizabeth I, Grace’s story is retold in a way that blends history, legend, and impact.
What’s included:
3 reading comprehension texts with increasing depth
Matching question sets across skills and formats
Answer keys with skill tags clearly marked
Black-and-white format for easy printing
Built-in traffic light self-assessment system
A bold story for bold learners. Perfect for International Women’s Day, World Maritime Day or any time you’re exploring leadership and legacy.

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - Bram Stoker
Enter the world of Victorian mystery and meet the man who made vampires legendary!
Step into the shadowy world of Dracula and discover the real Bram Stoker, Irish writer, theatre manager, and master of imagination. This Peann Jan pack takes learners on a journey through Stoker’s life, from a sickly childhood in Dublin to his lasting impact on global fiction.
Each of the three reading levels builds confidence and challenge. The Starter text supports core reading skills like sequencing and retrieval. The Standard version explores cause and effect, layered meaning, and vocabulary development. The Stretch text deepens critical thinking through inference, viewpoint, and author’s intent and all grounded in rich, age-appropriate content.
Across all three, pupils uncover key facts: Stoker’s early life and career, what inspired Dracula, why it became so influential, and how his legacy continues to shape storytelling more than a century later.
What’s included:
Three differentiated reading texts
Black-and-white format for easy print-and-colour
Matching question sets with varied formats and skill tags
Full answer key for each level
Traffic light self-assessment for pupil reflection
Perfect for a Halloween-themed reading focus or year-round author study. No capes required, just curiosity!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - Choctaw and Ireland
Why did a Native Nation help Ireland during its darkest hour?
This inspiring comprehension pack explores the real-life story of generosity between the Choctaw Nation and the Irish people. From hunger and hardship to modern acts of solidarity, students will uncover how one remarkable gift created a friendship that still matters today.
The Starter text focuses on clear facts and simple sentence structures, helping learners build confidence in retrieval, sequencing, and vocabulary in context. The Standard version builds on this with more varied language and structure, encouraging pupils to make inferences and consider viewpoint. The Stretch version uses abstract vocabulary and layered meaning to develop higher-level thinking, including evaluation, justification, and author’s intent.
Across all three levels, students will learn that in 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent $170 to help those suffering in Ireland. This act of kindness came just sixteen years after the Choctaw had been forced from their own lands during the Trail of Tears. A sculpture in Ireland now celebrates this connection, and in 2020, Irish donors gave back to Native American communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story is remembered today as a powerful symbol of empathy and shared humanity.
What’s included:
Three black-and-white print-ready reading passages
Matching comprehension questions at three challenge levels
Answer key with skill tags for every question
Built-in traffic light self-assessment system
Show your class how one kind act can echo across centuries!
© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Year 6 Reading Comprehension - World Environment Day
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