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KS2 Whole Class Reading Comprehension resources for A Year Full of Stories by Angela McAllister 25-page dyslexia-friendly teaching PowerPoint 12 x printable PDFs 3 lessons to support the following stories: Father Frost, a Russian story to celebrate the New Year, January Rabbit and Crab, A Mayan Story to celebrate Harvest, April The Boots of Hunain, an Arabic story to celebrate Ramadan, June Vocabulary cards Mixed comprehension questions Character discussion arrow Shades of meaning vocabulary True or false cards Extract not included. Recommended for age 7+ Year 3/4   Introduce your children to rich cultural traditions from all over the globe. The book is divided into 12 chapters, one for each month of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, seasonal events and festivals. Please leave a positive review if you enjoyed this resource and any requests to make resources for more of the stories within.

3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on two chapters of ‘Kirby Ultimate Football Heroes’ by Charlotte Browne Vocabulary, about the footballer, whole class reading, paired reading Reading Skills foci: retrieve, infer, clarify, words’splore 24-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDF activity (other activities featured on the PowerPoint slides) Extract included. Suitable for age 7+

3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on two chapters of ‘Mbappé Ultimate Football Heroes’ by Matt and Tom Oldfield Vocabulary, about the footballer, whole class reading, paired reading Reading Skills foci: retrieve, infer, discuss 28-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 1 x printable PDF activity (other activities featured on the PowerPoint slides) Extract included. Suitable for age 7+

3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on two chapters of ‘Messi Ultimate Football Heroes’ by Matt and Tom Oldfield About the footballer, whole class reading, paired reading Reading Skills foci: predict, retrieve, summarise, infer, clarify 21-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDF activity (other activities featured on the PowerPoint slides) Extract included. Suitable for age 7+

3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on three chapters of ‘Neymar Ultimate Football Heroes’ by Matt and Tom Oldfield About the footballer, whole class reading, paired reading Reading Skills foci: retrieve, summarise, clarify 26-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 3 x printable PDF activity (other activities featured on the PowerPoint slides) Extract included. Suitable for age 7+

Space-Themed Poetry Comprehension Pack | Whole Class Reading Resource (Ages 7+) Bring the wonders of space into your classroom with this Whole Class Reading Poetry Comprehension Resource, inspired by poems from Spaced Out, a collection curated by Brian Moses and James Carter. What is Included: dyslexia-friendly teaching Power Point 9 printable resources Designed to support 3 engaging space poems: Space Junk The Great Galactic Ghoul Galileo Perfect for Space Day - Friday 2nd May! Whether you’re teaching about astronauts, planets, or intergalactic creatures, this pack is ideal for space topics, poetry lessons, or World Space Week activities. Why Teachers Love It: Supports vocabulary development and comprehension skills Encourages critical thinking through thought-provoking questions Engaging activities that promote a love of poetry and introduce children to a range of poets Suitable for Years 3 to 6, recommended for ages 7+, Year 3 and 4 Easy to use with whole class, group, or guided reading sessions Note: Poetry extracts not included - please ensure you have access to the poems via the book “Spaced Out”. More resources at my teaching hive.

3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on Chapter 1 and page 100 of Knights and Bikes by Gabriella Kent. Vocabulary, about the author, whole class reading, paired reading Reading Skills focus: questioning 23-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 1 x printable PDF activity (other activities featured on the PowerPoint slides) Chapter 1 included. Suitable for age 7+ Lesson 1 Explore the author Gabrielle Kent. Then jump straight into the action at page 100 and encourage the children to make a list of what questions they are left with. Lesson 2 Pre-teach tricky vocabulary with images. Read chapter one and ask the children to consider some key questions, drawing on what they have read. Lesson 3 Finally, encourage the children to consider any unanswered questions the previous chapter raises about each character and record their ideas.

This engaging whole-class reading comprehension resource is designed to accompany At the Top of the World: The Greatest Mountains on Earth (and How to Climb Them) by Robin Jacobs. Perfect for a KS2 mountains topic, it builds excitement and deepens knowledge through a range of comprehension skills and hands-on activities. What’s Included? Extracts included • A 61-page PowerPoint covering six lessons • 15 PDF printable resources for easy classroom use • Hands-on activities to make learning interactive • A variety of comprehension skills including inference, retrieval, vocabulary, and summarising Designed to bring mountains to life, this resource supports pupils in developing key reading skills while exploring some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Ideal for whole class reading sessions, it provides everything you need to inspire young geographers and adventurers!

KS2 Assembly PowerPoint introducing this year’s Earth Day theme, ‘restore the planet’. PowerPoint supporting discussion on and teaching of: our amazing planet the problems our planet faces inspiring Earth heroes small actions we can take to make a difference This assembly introduces 3 good texts that can be used to explore the Earth and its protection, but it is not necessary to have these. You could introduce your own selected texts on the theme to encourage reading. Supporting whole class comprehension resources for ‘Protect the Planet’ by Jess French, ‘Natural World: A Visual Compendium of Wonders from Nature’ by AJ Wood and Mike Jolley and ‘Earth Heroes’ by Lily Dyu can be found on our TES shop page or our website. Our resource for ‘Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers’ by Daniel Thompson also inspires a poetry activity abut making a positive change for the benefit of the Earth.

KS2 & KS3 - Book Review Proforma What did you think of the ending and why? What unanswered questions does the story leave you with? What life lessons did this book teach you? If you could change or improve one thing about the story what would it be? What was the most exciting moment in the story? More free resources when you sign up for free at myteachinghive.

A character profile proforma. Useful for KS2 reading comprehension. Space to make notes about: First impressions Picture Relationships Backstory Personality Questions Could enlarge to A3. More free resources on our website. myteachinghive Please leave a review if you like the resource. Support us in making more resources. :)

KS2 Discussion prompts Encourage talk for learning across all subjects Sentence stems and tips Share your opinion Agree/Build Challenge Be a good listener Clarify Be a good speaker Summarise Links with our reading skills posters.

Whole Class Reading Resource: A Diary of a Big Bad Wolf by Ben Miller Bring your whole class reading sessions to life with this comprehensive Year 3 fairytale comprehension resource pack based on A Diary of a Big Bad Wolf, a witty, imaginative twist on classic fairy tale characters by bestselling author Ben Miller. This carefully designed pack includes: 9 0-slide Power Point to support daily, high-impact teaching 3 4 printable P D F s packed with engaging, easy-to-use activities Vocabulary activities for every chapter to deepen word knowledge A rich variety of independent, paired, and group comprehension tasks All activities closely aligned with National Curriculum reading objectives This story explores key themes, including identity, empathy, and second chances, perfect for sparking meaningful classroom discussions while building comprehension skills.