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Whole class reading comprehension resources for The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan. 96-page PowerPoint 41 page PDF document Vocabulary for every chapter Mixture of independent, paired and group comprehension activities Closely linked to NC objectives Recommended for Year 4 An imaginative adventure story that brings to life the magic of make-believe. With relatable characters, strong themes of friendship, bravery, and growing up, it’s perfect for engaging reluctant readers and sparking lively classroom discussions. Check out myteachinghive for more!

KS2 Whole Class Reading Comprehension resources for Not My Fault by Catherine Howe 147-page dyslexia-friendly teaching PowerPoint 55 x printable PDFs A poignant story about family, resilience, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Perfect for Children’s Mental Health Week (3rd -9th  February) How These Resources Can Support Your Class Exploring Complex Themes: Not My Fault delves into sibling relationships, misunderstandings, and coping with challenges, providing an excellent foundation for discussions on resilience and emotional well-being. Encouraging Open Dialogue: The accompanying activities are designed to enhance children’s reading comprehension skills while fostering meaningful discussions about the lasting impact of traumatic events on those who experience or witness them. Tailored for Upper KS2: Our whole-class reading lessons are crafted for upper Key Stage 2. They include a range of reading comprehension skills paired with engaging, hands-on activities that encourage effective book talk. Extract not included. Recommended for age 9+ Year 5/6

UPDATED Due to popular demand, resources now cover the whole text. Whole Class Guided Reading Comprehension resources based on 'Race to the Frozen North’ by Catherine Johnson. Tells the story of Matthew Henson, an African-American explorer who played a key role in the first successful expedition to the North Pole in 1909. Story content may be best suited to upper UKS2 class due to the violence depicted in the story. 89-page PowerPoint 38-page PDF comprehension questions and activities Pre-teaching vocabulary cards Mixed comprehension questions Skills-focused activities Extract not included Recommended age 9+

KS2 Whole class reading comprehension resources based on Rivet Boy by Barbara Henderson. Ideal read in support of a Victorians topic as recommended by Books for Topics. Based on KS2 National Curriculum for reading. May be suitable for KS3 supported reading. 107-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint 50 x printable PDFs Vocabulary for every chapter Range of comprehension questions and activities to choose from Answers included Extract not included Suitable for ages 8+

KS2 Reading Comprehension Resources for The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow Resources for the whole book 7 lessons 63-page PowerPoint 28 PDF document including: Vocabulary for each of the 7 parts of the story Mixed comprehension questions Skill-focused activities Recommended for age 10+ Extracts not included Available for £5 on our website or as part of a £35 annual personal subscription. A powerful and lyrical story about finding your place in the world and the people that matter within it. Other resources based on Matt Goodfellow books: Bright Bursts of Colour - poetry

KS2 Reading Comprehension Resources for Grimwood by Nadia Shireen Resources for the whole book 16 chapters/16 lessons 113-page PowerPoint 57 PDF document including: Vocabulary for each chapter Mixed comprehension questions Skill-focused activities Recommended for age 7+ Extracts not included A laugh-out-loud adventure featuring two loveable foxes. Available for £5 on our website or as part of a £35 annual personal subscription at myteachinghive.

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.

Reading Comprehension Resources for “The Last Bear” by Hannah Gold, winner of the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award & 2022 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize **Year 6 Recommended for ages 8+ 20 Lessons 51 Printable PDFs 116-Page PowerPoint Presentation Vocabulary Cards Warm-Up Activities and Reflection Exercises** These materials delve into themes such as global warming, plastic pollution, and their impact on our planet. **Awards and Recognitions: Winner of the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award Winner of the 2022 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize**

Whole class reading comprehension resources for The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival. Resource includes: 3 teaching PowerPoints for each act. 51 PDF documents Pre-teaching Vocabulary cards Opportunities to develop fluency with a focus on the author’s use of italics Focus on inference and character relationships Exploration of word choices, clarification of understanding, summarising Extract not included. Suitable for ages 7+ It’s not always easy to belong… This vital new novel by the brilliant Tom Percival (creator of the popular Big Bright Feelings series) is a fantastic story allowing teachers to facilitate discussion around child poverty. There’s a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they’re all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . . Will has the wrong shoes – he’s always known it but doesn’t know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.

Available with a £2 discount on our website. My Teaching Hive. Whole Class Guided Reading Comprehension resources based on The Explorer by Katherine Rundell An adventurous story to compliment KS2 rainforests topic work. Recommended for Year 5 Appropriate for age 9+ 3 x teaching PowerPoints - 194 pages 108 x PDF documents Vocabulary cards for all 31-chapters Mixed comprehension questions and activities to develop reading skills linked to the KS2 National Curriculum. The book will need to be purchased separately.

KS2 Book comprehension resources Recommended for Year 3/4 Whole Class Reading Lessons Based on extracts from: Werewolf Club Rules, by Joseph Coelho- POETRY A Dangerous Game, by Malorie Blackman - ADVENTURE Hilda and the Troll, by Luke Pearson- GRAPHIC NOVEL Escape from Pompeii, by Christina Balit- HISTORICAL FICTION/PICTURE BOOK Knights & Bikes, by Gabrielle Kent - ADVENTURE The Boy Who Grew Dragons, by Andy Shepherd - FANTASY The Selfish Giant, by Oscar Wilde - CLASSIC Viking Voyagers, by Jack Tite - NON FICTION Each pack contains a detailed teaching PowerPoint and PDF printable activities. Most extracts also included. £35 yearly personal membership - ACCESS TO ALL YEARGROUPS £240 yearly school membership. Support us in growing our resource library and make comprehension lessons FUN!

100+ fun, hands-on KS2 comprehension lessons centred around books your kids will love. Includes: 100+ lessons based on extracts from 34 inspirational children’s books. Ready to go teaching Powerpoints, PDF activities and (most) extracts. Reading skills information posters based on the National Curriculum and display materials. Interactive reading record for children with lots of independent activity ideas Easy to follow PowerPoint guide to introduce our whole class reading resources to your colleagues.