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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what,' 'when,' 'where' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are included. This comprehension is all about Emily Davison. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. PDF file format.

This resource is a scheme of work for a 7 week history unit aimed at Key Stage 2. The theme for the unit is women's rights, with a focus on Elizabeth Garrett-Anderson, the first female doctor and Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette. The scheme includes an introduction, curriculum aims, a unit overview and 7 detailed lesson plans. Each plan has an objective, lesson introduction, main activity and plenary. There are also details about possible differentiation, questions for assessment and key vocabulary for each lesson. Also included are 3 PowerPoint presentations on women's history pre-20th century, Elizabeth Garrett-Anderson and Emmeline Pankhurst. The unit could be used at any time in Key Stage 2 in order to cover the curriculum aim of studying a British theme post 1066.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what' and 'how' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about the WWI nurse, Edith Cavell. Answers are also included. I hope you find it useful. PDF file format. This comprehension is also included as part of our 5 lesson Year 2 literacy unit on Edith Cavell: /teaching-resource/year-2-literacy-5-lesson-plan-edith-cavell-history-11541732

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what' and 'how' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Queen Victoria. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. Answers are also included. PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what' and 'how' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is all about the Nobel Prize winning scientist, Marie Curie. Perfect for using in March for Women's History Month! PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is all about the athlete, Mo Farah. PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what' and 'how' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are included. This comprehension is all about the explorer, Christopher Columbus. PDF file format. The comprehensions are also available as part of a 5 lesson literacy unit: /teaching-resource/year-2-literacy-unit-christopher-columbus-explorer-5-lessons-12055409

This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2. It is a fictional newspaper report, which I have written from the point of view of a reporter the day after Edith Cavell was shot. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what' 'where' and 'when' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There is a one page newspaper report, followed by two pages of questions. Answers are also included. PDF file format. This comprehension is also included as part of the 5 lesson year 2 literacy unit on Edith Cavell: /teaching-resource/year-2-literacy-5-lesson-plan-edith-cavell-history-11541732

This is a 5 lesson Literacy unit all about Edith Cavell. The plan is aimed at year 2 and gives details of the year 2 curriculum objectives covered. The children develop reading comprehension, writing, editing and SPaG skills during the unit. All five lessons include a SPaG starter which is always linked to Edith Cavell. The main activity in lesson 1 is a non-fiction reading comprehension, which helps children to learn about Edith. It is laid out in a SATs style format, containing similar questions to a SATs paper and is differentiated 3 ways. The main activity in lesson 2 is a newspaper comprehension, written from the point of view of a British reporter the day after Edith was shot. Again it contains SATs style questions and is differentiated 3 ways. Please note the 'Preview Page' shows the newspaper report with sections blacked out. Lesson 3 allows children to gather ideas through drama and written activities. Lessons 4 and 5 allow children to write and edit their own newspapers about Edith Cavell. The following documents are included: A detailed 13 page pdf document containing 5 lesson plans and a template for one of the activities. Each lesson includes a SPaG starter, introduction, main activity and plenary. A Powerpoint presentation containing the SPaG starter activities. This is non-editable. When you open the PowerPoint click the ‘read only’ button. A PowerPoint presentation on Edith Cavell which covers Edith’s childhood, early career, war work and legacy. This is non-editable. When you open the PowerPoint click the ‘read only’ button. A set of differentiated non-fiction comprehensions on Edith Cavell. Each level contains 4 pages of text followed by questions. A set of differentiated comprehensions containing a fictional newspaper report following Edith Cavell's death. Each level contains the newspaper report followed by questions. A template for the Newspaper Report (The comprehensions and presentation are also available separately from my shop: /teaching-resource/year-2-sats-style-comprehension-edith-cavell-history-11511811 /teaching-resource/year-2-edith-cavell-comprehension-fictional-newspaper-report-history-11541480 /teaching-resource/edith-cavell-history-presentation-11900153)

This resource contains 5 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or early year 2. They each contain a short piece of text (about 5 sentences) with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 questions, containing 'what' 'who' and 'when' questions and some multiple choice questions. Answers are also included. The theme in this pack is the Victorians. The five topics are: Florence Nightingale Mary Seacole Victorian Children (working) Victorian Children (at school) Queen Victoria There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format.

This is a 5 lesson Literacy unit all about Mary Seacole. The plan is aimed at year 2 and gives details of the year 2 curriculum objectives covered. The children develop reading comprehension, writing, editing and SPaG skills during the unit. All five lessons include a SPaG starter which is always linked to Mary Seacole. The main activity in lesson 1 is a non-fiction reading comprehension, which helps children to learn about Mary. It is laid out in a SATs style format, containing similar questions to a SATs paper and is differentiated 3 ways. The main activity in lesson 2 is a fictional letter comprehension, written from the point of view of a soldier about Mary Seacole. Again it is in a SATs style and is again differentiated 3 ways. Lesson 3 allows children to gather vocabulary through drama and written activities. Lessons 4 and 5 allow children to write and edit their own letters as a soldier about Mary Seacole. All resources are included that will be needed for the lessons. The following documents are included: A 12 page detailed plan for 5 lessons. A PowerPoint presentation with Mary Seacole themed SPaG starters (This is non-editable. Click the 'Read Only' button to open.) A PowerPoint presentation covering Mary Seacole's childhood, her first adventures around the world, her experiences in the Crimean war and her legacy. (This is non-editable. Click the 'Read Only' button to open.) Differentiated pdf Comprehensions about Mary Seacole. Each of the three levels contains four pages of text followed by questions. Differentiated comprehensions on a fictional letter written by a soldier about Mary Seacole. Each of the three levels contains four pages of text followed by questions. (The presentation and comprehensions are also available separately from my shop: /teaching-resource/mary-seacole-year-2-comprehension-non-fiction-history-11511733 /teaching-resource/year-2-sats-style-comprehension-mary-seacole-letter-history-11539423 /teaching-resource/mary-seacole-history-presentation-11988277)

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about Thanksgiving celebrations in America and covers the history of the holiday and current traditions. Perfect to use to teach children about the American version of harvest. It includes 3 differentiated levels. Each booklet has four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read. There are 13 questions in the higher ability booklet, 12 questions in the middle ability and 10 questions in the lower ability. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘why,’ ‘where’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions, true or false questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are colour and black & white versions of the booklets and answers are included. PDF file format. You might be interested in: Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 3 and 4 Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. The booklet is all about William Caxton, who brought the printing press to England and is a suggested figure in the KS1 history curriculum. Perfect for cross-curricular English and History learning. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is all about Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the World Wide Web. Perfect for cross-curricular English and History learning. PDF file format.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what,' 'who,' 'how' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is all about Queen Elizabeth I. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. PDF file format.