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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.

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!

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**

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.

Whole class reading comprehension resources for chapter 4 of A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicholl. Resource includes: 2 x lessons designed for close reading 26-page PowerPoint 1 PDF inference activity Pre-teaching Vocabulary/exploration of vocabulary Focus on inference and character relationships Extract not included. Suitable for ages 7+ This resource can be used to facilitate thoughtful discussions in the classroom or at home, making it a perfect tool for Autism Awareness Day. It encourages young readers to consider the world from a different perspective, fostering empathy and understanding through the eyes of Addie, a young girl on the autism spectrum. Key features of the resource include: Discussion Prompts: Thoughtful questions that encourage deep thinking about autism, neurodiversity, and empathy. Inference Activities: Exercises designed to develop critical thinking and inference skills, helping children engage more deeply with the text. Exploration of challenging vocabulary: Supporting children in broadening their vocabulary and understanding tricky words in context. Autism Awareness Focus: Activities that promote awareness and understanding of autism in a respectful and meaningful way. Signposting children to more books where the main character is neurodivergent. myteachinghive

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.

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 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

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.

5 x reading comprehension lessons based on chapters from So You Think You’ve Got it Bad? A KId’s Life in Ancient Egypt By Chae Strathie. Year 4 Book recommended age 7+ 36-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint 5 lessons 16 x PDF activities Lessons based on: Prediction - the front cover Clothes and Hairstyles - mixed comprehension questions and match the clothing to the era! The Home - retrieval cards, pyramid fact page. Chores and Jobs - create a pyramid of roles in society, retrieval questions, match the definitions. Diet - create a menu, clarify glossary definitions. Extracts not included.

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.

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 Whole Class Guided Reading for Human 2.0: A Celebration of Human Bionics by Patrick Kane 38-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 19 x printable PDFs including vocabulary cards, mixed comprehension questions, skill-focsued activities and hands-on activities. In line with the KS2 National Curriculum. Reading comprehension resources for the following topics: The First Prosthesis Eyewear Eye Replacements Bionic Eyes Bionic Limbs Prosthetic hands through the ages The Paralympics Richard Whitehead Beyond Bionics Implantable Electronic Chips Extracts not included. Suitable for ages 7+

Note: these speech bubbles/signs link with our own interpretation of the reading skills taken from the KS2 National Curriculum. See our reading posters for full information on how we have broken down each skill in a child-friendly way.

Reading comprehension resources for the following short stories: Pandora’s Box Arion and the Dolphins Daedalus and Icarus Theseus and the Minotaur From Greek Myths by Marcia Williams. 43-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 18 x printable PDFs Extracts not included. Vocabulary, whole class reading Suitable for ages 7+

3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on Chapter One of ‘A Secret of Birds and Bone’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Vocabulary, whole class reading, exploration of figurative language. Reading Skills foci: exploring the meaning of words and the effect of figurative language, making judgements and inferring, summarising, identifying themes in a chapter. 26-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDFs Extract not included. Suitable for ages 10+

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.

Whole Class Guided Reading Comprehension resources based on Arthur and the Golden Rope by Joe Todd-Stanton A super read in support of a Vikings topic. 37-page PowerPoint 19-page PDF document Pre-teach vocabulary Independent comprehension activities Group or paired activities Extract not included £4 on our website. Support us to make more resources by subscribing annually for £36. My Teaching Hive

3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on ‘Curiositree: Natural World: A Visual Compendium of Wonders from Nature’ by A J Wood & Mike Jolley. Ideal for lessons on nature for KS2 Whole class reading, paired reading, pre-teaching vocabulary Reading Skills foci: predict, retrieve and clarify 24-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDF activities. Extract included. Suitable for ages 9+ Lesson 1 Firstly, warm up the lesson with a prediction activity and then pre-teach children key vocabulary to maximise pupil engagement with the text. Children then retrieve more key information about ‘Chameleon – Master of Colour’ and end the lesson with a fun chameleon challenge! Lesson 2 Children discuss their understanding of the text, exploring the meaning of unfamiliar words in context. After, children learn more key words before they begin a fun activity, using quick challenge cards whilst learning more about ‘Extraordinary Hunters’. Lesson 3 Finally, children have the opportunity to create their own compendium page, create a factual report about chameleons, or complete a camouflage art task

Whole Class Guided Reading Comprehension resources based on Survivors by David Long Story content may be best suited to an UKS2 class due to the extreme nature of each survival story. Resources for 4 Survivor’s stories: Juliane Koepcke Tami Oldham Aron Ralston Ernest Shackleton 55-page PowerPoint 25-page PDF document Pre-teach vocabulary Mixed comprehension questions Skills-focused activities Extract not included £3 on our website. Support us to make more resources by subscribing.