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Fiction & PoetryReading ComprehensionDifferentiated photocopiable worksheets for usewith children aged 5-7. Fiction & Poetry covers thewritten requirements of the Reading Comprehensionsection of the National Literacy Strategy.
ages
5-7
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Name: Reading Comprehension 1
FICTION AND NON-FICTION
Do you think these books are fiction or non-fiction?Write the answer on each cover.
Fiction
Fiction is everything that is made up or not real. Fiction can be stories,plays or poems. There are different types of stories such as ghost,adventure and fairy stories.
Non-fiction
Non-fiction is everything that is true or real. Non-fiction can be seenin a newspaper, cookery book, atlas or encyclopedia.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 2
FICTION AND NON-FICTIONFICTION AND NON-FICTION
Do you think these pages come from fiction or non-fiction books?Write the answer under each one.
Remember: Fiction is everything that is made up or not real.Non-fiction is everything that is true or real.
Spot
Once upon a time there wasa little cat who had a blackspot on his head. All the othercats made fun of him. It lookedlike he had stuck his head intoa tin of black paint.
Honey Milk
Ingredients:1 bottle of milk1 teaspoon of honey1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions:1. Pour some milk into a tall glass2. Stir in the honey3. Mix in the nutmeg
Chop: To cut into fine pieces.Cube: To cut into small
squares.Halve: To cut into two equal
parts.Peel: To take off the outer
skin.Stir: To mix
using aspoon.
Feeding your rabbit
Rabbits need dry rabbit mix,
hay, vegetables and water
to keep them healthy. Feed
them 3 different vegetables
a day but do not give them
beans or potato peelings.
Give rabbits fruit as a treat.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 2
FICTION AND NON-FICTIONFICTION AND NON-FICTION
Do you think these pages come from fiction or non-fiction books?Write the answer under each one.
Remember: Fiction is everything that is made up or not real.Non-fiction is everything that is true or real.
Spot
Once upon a time there wasa little cat who had a blackspot on his head. All the othercats made fun of him. It lookedlike he had stuck his head intoa tin of black paint.
Honey Milk
Ingredients:1 bottle of milk1 teaspoon of honey1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions:1. Pour some milk into a tall glass2. Stir in the honey3. Mix in the nutmeg
Chop: To cut into fine pieces.Cube: To cut into small
squares.Halve: To cut into two equal
parts.Peel: To take off the outer
skin.Stir: To mix
usinga spoon.
Feeding your rabbit
Rabbits need dry rabbit mix,
hay, vegetables and water
to keep them healthy. Feed
them 3 different vegetables
a day but do not give them
beans or potato peelings.
Give rabbits fruit as a treat.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 3
FICTION • THE LOST DOG
1. Why was Mark very sad?
he was sick he had lost his cat
he had lost his dog he was lonely
2. What was Mark’s dog called?
Timmy Jerry
Lucky Jack
3. How long was Jerry lost for?
one week one day
two weeks three weeks
4. How did this story make you feel?
____________________________________________________________
The Lost Dog
Mark felt very sad. His dog, Jerry,
had been lost for two weeks. He
had put up posters and looked
everywhere he could think of.
Just when he had given up hope,
there was a knock on the door.
Jerry had been found! A very kind
man had seen one of the posters
and brought him home to Mark.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 3
FICTION • THE LOST DOG
1. Why was Mark very sad?
he was sick he was hungry
he had lost his dog he was lonely
2. What was Mark’s dog called?
Timmy Jerry
Lucky Fred
3. How long was Jerry lost for?
one month one day
two weeks one year
4. How did this story make you feel?
sad angry happy
The Lost Dog
Mark felt very sad. His dog, Jerry,
had been lost for two weeks. He
had put up posters and looked
everywhere he could think of.
Just when he had given up hope,
there was a knock on the door.
Jerry had been found! A very kind
man had seen one of the posters
and brought him home to Mark.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 4
FICTION • SUNITA’S BIRTHDAY
1. What did Sunita do on her birthday?
ice-skating swimming
went to the cinema went shopping
2. What did Sunita do when she came home?
went to bed opened her presents
read a book went to school
3. What flavour was Sunita’s cake?
strawberry lemon
chocolate orange
4. How old was Sunita on her birthday?
____________________________________________________________
Sunita’s Birthday
It was Sunita’s birthday. As a treat
her Mum took her ice-skating with
her friends.
When they came home for tea
Sunita opened her presents.
Everyone was having a great time.
Suddenly her Mum came into the
room holding a special chocolate
birthday cake. On the cake were
six red candles!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 4
FICTION • SUNITA’S BIRTHDAY
1. What did Sunita do on her birthday?
ice-skating swimming
2. What did Sunita do when she came home?
went to bed opened her presents
3. What flavour was Sunita’s cake?
strawberry lemon
chocolate orange
4. How old was Sunita on her birthday?
____ ____ ____
Sunita’s Birthday
It was Sunita’s birthday. As a treat
her Mum took her ice-skating with
her friends.
When they came home for tea
Sunita opened her presents.
Everyone was having a great time.
Suddenly her Mum came into the
room holding a special chocolate
birthday cake. On the cake were
six red candles!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 5
FICTION • CHARLIE’S DRUM KIT
1. What does Charlie enjoy doing?
playing ball making music
eating crisps going to town
2. Where did Charlie hum?
in the car at school
on the bus in the garden
3. Where did Charlie find his drum kit?
in the kitchen in the hall
in the bedroom in the garage
4. Who was the drum kit a present from?
____________________________________________________________
Charlie’s Drum Kit
Charlie loved to make music.
He hummed in the car on the way
to school. He tapped out rhythms
on the table.
One day Charlie came home from
school and found a drum kit in
his bedroom. It was a present
from his parents for doing well
at school. “Now I am a real
musician!” he shouted.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 5
FICTION • CHARLIE’S DRUM KIT
1. What does Charlie enjoy doing?
playing ball making music
eating crisps going to town
2. Where did Charlie hum?
in the car at school
on the bus in the garden
3. Where did Charlie find his drum kit?
in the kitchen in the hall
in the bedroom in the garage
4. Who was the drum kit a present from?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Charlie’s Drum Kit
Charlie loved to make music.
He hummed in the car on the way
to school. He tapped out rhythms
on the table.
One day Charlie came home from
school and found a drum kit in
his bedroom. It was a present
from his parents for doing well
at school. “Now I am a real
musician!” he shouted.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 6
FICTION • THE FISHING BOATS
1. Where does Rosa live?
in England in France
in Spain in Portugal
2. What does Rosa do in the morning?
goes shopping watches the boats
goes fishing feeds the birds
3. What is painted on the front of the boats?
____________________________________________________________
4. Why do the birds fly above the boats?
____________________________________________________________
5. What does the word ‘protect’ mean?
____________________________________________________________
The Fishing Boats
Rosa lives in Spain, in a small town
by the sea. Every morning she watches the
fishing boats go out to sea. The boats are
brightly coloured with an eye painted on
the front. The fishermen believe the eye will
protect them at sea and bring them luck.
When the boats come back home the birds
fly above hoping for some fish.
Rosa’s father is a fisherman and she
runs down to meet the boat. If he has been
lucky there will be fish for supper!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 6
FICTION • THE FISHING BOATS
1. Where does Rosa live?
in England in France
in Spain in Portugal
2. What does Rosa do in the morning?
goes shopping watches the boats
goes on a bus feeds the birds
3. What is painted on the front of the boats?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____
4. Why do the birds fly above the boats?The birds fly above the boats to look for ____ ____ ____ ____ .
5. What does the word ‘protect’ mean?
to go fishing to look after
The Fishing Boats
Rosa lives in Spain, in a small town
by the sea. Every morning she watches the
fishing boats go out to sea. The boats are
brightly coloured with an eye painted on
the front. The fishermen believe the eye will
protect them at sea and bring them luck.
When the boats come back home the birds
fly above hoping for some fish.
Rosa’s father is a fisherman and she
runs down to meet the boat. If he has been
lucky there will be fish for supper!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 7
FICTION • A LIFE FAR AWAY
1. Where does Cosi live?
Zambia Nigeria
Gambia South Africa
2. How many sisters and brothers does Cosi have?
____________________________________________________________
3. What does her family grow to take to the market and sell?
____________________________________________________________
4. Why do her parents keep cows?
____________________________________________________________
5. What does Cosi do after school?
____________________________________________________________
A Life Far Away
Cosi lives far away in Nigeria, Africa.
She has three sisters and one brother.
Cosi and her family grow fruit and
vegetables to sell at the local market.
Cosi has a goat called Batu and her
parents keep cows for milk. Cosi goes
to school in her village where her
favourite subject is art. When she
finishes school she helps her parents
with the animals.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 7
FICTION • A LIFE FAR AWAY
A Life Far Away
Cosi lives far away in Nigeria, Africa.
She has three sisters and one brother.
Cosi and her family grow fruit and
vegetables to sell at the local market.
Cosi has a goat called Batu and her
parents keep cows for milk. Cosi goes
to school in her village where her
favourite subject is art. When she
finishes school she helps her parents
with the animals.
1. Where does Cosi live?
Zambia Nigeria
Gambia South Africa
2. How many sisters does Cosi have?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____
3. What does her family grow to take to the market and sell?
Fruit and ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
4. Why do her parents keep cows?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
5. What does Cosi do after school?
goes to the park helps her parents
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Name: Reading Comprehension 8
FICTION • A NEW SUIT FOR SANTA
1. What time of year is it?
Easter New Year
Christmas Diwali
2. What does the word ‘outfit’ mean in the first sentence?
____________________________________________________________
3. Who is Sam talking to?
____________________________________________________________
4. What do you think of Santa’s costume?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
5. On the back of this sheet draw and colour in a new outfit fora modern Santa. After you have finished tell the class about it.
A New Suit for Santa
“Well, it’s not much of an outfit is it?” Sam said
as he looked at the pictures of Santa on the
Christmas cards. “He should have something
much better to wear than that old, red suit.”
“But that’s what Santa always wears,” replied
Gran. “I don’t see why? How can you come
down a chimney in that?” asked Sam. “Why
don’t you try and draw him something else to
wear then?” said Gran. “Yes I will!” said Sam.
“Now what should he wear?”
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Name: Reading Comprehension 8
FICTION • A NEW SUIT FOR SANTA
1. What time of year is it?
Easter New Year
Christmas Diwali
2. What does the word ‘outfit’ mean in the first sentence?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
3. Who is Sam talking to?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
4. What do you think of Santa’s costume?
old and boring fun and cool
too baggy not cool enough
5. On the back of this sheet draw and colour in a new outfit fora modern Santa. After you have finished tell the class about it.
C
A New Suit for Santa
“Well, it’s not much of an outfit is it?” Sam said
as he looked at the pictures of Santa on the
Christmas cards. “He should have something
much better to wear than that old, red suit.”
“But that’s what Santa always wears,” replied
Gran. “I don’t see why? How can you come
down a chimney in that?” asked Sam. “Why
don’t you try and draw him something else to
wear then?” said Gran. “Yes I will!” said Sam.
“Now what should he wear?”
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Name: Reading Comprehension 9
FICTION • THE LITTLE RAINDROP
1. Who is the main character of the story?
the oyster the king
the raindrop the sea
2. What did the raindrop become part of?
____________________________________________________________
3. What was the pearl placed into?
____________________________________________________________
4. What do you think this story is trying to tell us?
That being the biggest is the best.
That anyone no matter how small can
become great.
5. On the back of this sheet draw a picture to go with the story.
The Little Raindrop
One day a raindrop fell from the sky. It landed
in the sea. When the raindrop saw the great
sea around him, he felt sad. “Who am I to be
a part of this great sea?” he said. Just then the
raindrop was swallowed by an oyster.
Many years passed and the raindrop became
part of a beautiful pearl. The pearl was placed
in a crown and worn by a great king. The little
raindrop was proud and happy at last! He had
been made great because he was so humble.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 9
FICTION • THE LITTLE RAINDROP
1. Who is the main character of the story?
the oyster the king
the raindrop the sea
2. What did the raindrop become part of?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
3. What was the pearl placed into?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
4. What do you think this story is trying to tell us?
That being the biggest is the best.
That anyone no matter how small can
become great.
5. On the back of this sheet draw a picture to go with the story.
The Little Raindrop
One day a raindrop fell from the sky. It landed
in the sea. When the raindrop saw the great
sea around him, he felt sad. “Who am I to be
a part of this great sea?” he said. Just then the
raindrop was swallowed by an oyster.
Many years passed and the raindrop became
part of a beautiful pearl. The pearl was placed
in a crown and worn by a great king. The little
raindrop was proud and happy at last! He had
been made great because he was so humble.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 10
FICTION • SUMMERTIME
1. What does the first sentence tell you about the weather?
it was hot it was warm
2. What sounds can be heard?
____________________________________________________________
3. What season is the story set in?
____________________________________________________________
4. Buzzed and purred describe the sounds of the bees andlawnmower. Can you think of any other words that sound liketheir meaning?
____________________________________________________________
5. Complete the final sentence.
____________________________________________________________
Summertime
The sun was burning brightly
in a clear blue sky. The bees
buzzed lazily around the
flowers. I could hear the
distant sound of my two
brothers splashing in the
swimming pool. Somewhere,
a lawnmower purred cutting
the long grass. I looked out of
the window and saw...
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Name: Reading Comprehension 10
FICTION • SUMMERTIME
1. What does the first sentence tell you about the weather?
it was hot it was cold
2. What sounds can be heard?
the lawnmower the window
the brothers the bees
3. What season is the story set in?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
4. Buzzed and purred describe the sounds of the bees andlawnmower. Which of these words sound like their meaning?
jumped hissed
5. Complete the final sentence.
________________________________________________________
Summertime
The sun was burning brightly
in a clear blue sky. The bees
buzzed lazily around the
flowers. I could hear the
distant sound of my two
brothers splashing in the
swimming pool. Somewhere,
a lawnmower purred cutting
the long grass. I looked out of
the window and saw...
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Name: Reading Comprehension 11
FICTION • THE FLUFFY FLOPPY TOY
1. Write what you think happens next?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. What is wrong with his back leg?
____________________________________________________________
3. Who is telling the story?
____________________________________________________________
4. The story is about a toy horse. What other animal could it be?
____________________________________________________________
The Fluffy Floppy Toy
It was raining. Surely she would
come back soon. Sally had only put
me down a few minutes ago as she
went to play on the swings.
Everyone knows I am her best-loved
toy. My fluffy tail isn’t as long as it
used to be and my ears are rather
grubby. Even though my back leg
has a tear in it, I am still her favourite
toy. I’m sure she will be back soon.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 11
FICTION • THE FLUFFY FLOPPY TOY
1. Write what you think happens next?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. What is wrong with his back leg?
It has a ____ ____ ____ ____ in it.
3. Who is telling the story?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
4. The story is about a toy horse. What other animal could it be?
a crocodile a rabbit a frog
The Fluffy Floppy Toy
It was raining. Surely she would
come back soon. Sally had only put
me down a few minutes ago as she
went to play on the swings.
Everyone knows I am her best-loved
toy. My fluffy tail isn’t as long as it
used to be and my ears are rather
grubby. Even though my back leg
has a tear in it, I am still her favourite
toy. I’m sure she will be back soon.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 12
FICTION • A TRIP TO THE SEA
Use the back of this sheet if you need more room for your answers.1. When and where is the story set?
____________________________________________________________
2. What is the writer’s name and who does she imagine she is?
____________________________________________________________
3. Write down three things that people are doing on the beach?
____________________________________________________________
4. Why does the main character want to escape to the rockpools?
____________________________________________________________
A Trip to the Sea
It was a hot Summer day in August. “Come on Hattie, hurry up!” Mum
yelled up the stairs. We all piled into the car for the short journey
down to the beach.
I love going to the beach. I imagine I am exploring a tropical island.
I climb over the rocks to the hidden rock pools. All kinds of strange
creatures live there. Sea monsters and mermaids, and of course
there is me! I am the brave captain of the ship, Lazuli.
My brother thinks I am mad. He would rather build sandcastles and
eat ice-creams. That is my brother for you, he is so annoying!
There were lots of people on the beach, some swimming, some lying
in the sun. There were two boys flying kites, trying to see who could
fly the highest. I just wanted to escape to the quiet of my rockpool
world, away from the people and the noise, and of course my brother!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 12
FICTION • A TRIP TO THE SEA
1. When and where is the story set?
in a town on an island on the beach
2. What is the writer’s name and who does she imagine she is?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ , a captain!
3. Tick the things that Hattie says people are doing on the beach.
swimming flying kites eating hotdogs
4. Why does the main character want to escape to the rockpools?
A Trip to the Sea
It was a hot Summer day in August. “Come on Hattie, hurry up!” Mum
yelled up the stairs. We all piled into the car for the short journey
down to the beach.
I love going to the beach. I imagine I am exploring a tropical island.
I climb over the rocks to the hidden rock pools. All kinds of strange
creatures live there. Sea monsters and mermaids, and of course
there is me! I am the brave captain of the ship, Lazuli.
My brother thinks I am mad. He would rather build sandcastles and
eat ice-creams. That is my brother for you, he is so annoying!
There were lots of people on the beach, some swimming, some lying
in the sun. There were two boys flying kites, trying to see who could
fly the highest. I just wanted to escape to the quiet of my rockpool
world, away from the people and the noise, and of course my brother!
because its noisy because of her brother
because she is tired because she is hot
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Name: Reading Comprehension 13
FICTION • SEQUENCING
All stories need to have structure, a beginning, middle and end.
The beginning - introduces the characters and tells you wherethe story is set.The middle - contains the story and what happens to thecharacters.The end - finishes the story off.
In the boxes write down what order you think this story goes in.
The wolf went into Grandma’s house
and locked her in the cupboard. Then
he dressed in her clothes and got into
her bed before Little Red Riding Hood
arrived.
A
B
C
Little Red Riding Hood soon saw that
it was the wolf in her Grandma’s bed.
She ran to get help as quickly as she
could. A kind woodsman came and
chased the wolf away.
One day a big bad wolf watched Little
Red Riding Hood walking through the
forest. She was going to see her
Grandma. “Hmm, she would be good
to eat!” the wolf said to himself.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 14
FICTION • SEQUENCING
What happens next? Sort the sentences into the right order tofinish the story.
It was not going to be a good day. Dan
had to go to the dentist and he hated
going. When he arrived at the dentist’s
surgery he sat in the waiting room
feeling miserable.
“I don’t want to go in,” he said to his
Mum.
Then he heard his name being called.
Dan took a deep breath and went in.
A
B
C
“Don’t worry this won’t hurt,” said the dentist as she looked
inside Dan’s mouth.
D
Dan sat down in the big chair that moved up and down. He was
shaking all over by now.
Dan smiled as he left the room. “Why was I so worried?” he
said to himself as went into the waiting room to meet his Mum.
“All clear there,” said the dentist. “I can see you take good care
of your teeth by brushing them twice a day.”
The right order is...
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Name: Reading Comprehension 14
FICTION • SEQUENCING
What happens next? Sort the sentences into the right order tofinish the story.
It was not going to be a good day. Dan
had to go to the dentist and he hated
going. When he arrived at the dentist’s
surgery he sat in the waiting room
feeling miserable.
“I don’t want to go in,” he said to his
Mum.
Then he heard his name being called.
Dan took a deep breath and went in.
A
B
C
“Don’t worry this won’t hurt,” said the dentist as she looked
inside Dan’s mouth.
D
Dan sat down in the big chair that moved up and down. He was
shaking all over by now.
Dan smiled as he left the room. “Why was I so worried?” he
said to himself as went into the waiting room to meet his Mum.
“All clear there,” said the dentist. “I can see you take good care
of your teeth by brushing them twice a day.”
The right order is...
B
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Name: Reading Comprehension 15
FICTION • SETTINGS
All stories need to have a setting. Settings are where and when
a story takes place.
Here is the start of three stories. Write down the setting for each.
A long, long time ago before there were cars
or aeroplanes, there lived a great King. His
castle was on a beautiful island which could
only be reached by boat.
It was 8 o’clock on a Monday morning. The
busy London traffic was as at a standstill.
Jumat was going to be late for school again.
A car had broken down in front of them.
It was the year 2026. The new space ship
landed at the space station on the Moon.
The captain opened the doors and floated
out into the night sky.
When? __________________________________________________
Where? __________________________________________________
When? __________________________________________________
Where? __________________________________________________
When? __________________________________________________
Where? __________________________________________________
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Name: Reading Comprehension 15
FICTION • SETTINGS
All stories need to have a setting. Settings are where and when
a story takes place.
Here is the start of three stories. Write down the setting for each.
A long time ago before there were cars or
aeroplanes, there lived a great King. He lived
on a beautiful island which could only be
reached by boat.
It was 8 o’clock on a Monday morning. The
busy London traffic was as at a standstill.
Jumat was going to be late for school again.
A car had broken down in front of them.
It was the year 2026. The new space ship
landed at the space station on the Moon.
The captain opened the doors and floated
out into the night sky.
When? ____ ____’ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Where? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
When? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ time ago
Where? On an ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
When? ____ ____ ____ ____
Where? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
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Name: Reading Comprehension 16
FICTION • CHARACTERS
All stories have different characters.Characters are the people or animals in the story.
Here is the start of the story of Princess Poppiana. It describeswhat she is like.
Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle.
She was very kind to everyone she met
and everyone liked her. The Princess
always tried to help other people. Making
other people happy made the Princess
happy too. When she smiled all the people
around her wanted to smile too.
See how changing just a few of the words changes the Princess!
In the blank spaces below put a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.
Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle. She
was very _________ to everyone she met and
_________ liked her. The Princess _________
tried to help other people. Making other people
_________ made the Princess _________ too.
When she _________ all the people around her
wanted to _________ too.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 16
FICTION • CHARACTERS
All stories have different characters.Characters are the people or animals in the story.
Here is the start of the story of Princess Poppiana. It describeswhat she is like.
Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle.
She was very kind to everyone she met
and everyone liked her. The Princess
always tried to help other people. Making
other people happy made the Princess
happy too. When she smiled all the people
around her wanted to smile too.
See how changing just a few of the words changes the Princess!
In the blank spaces below pick a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.
Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle. She
was very _________ to everyone she met and
_________ liked her. The Princess _________
tried to help other people. Making other people
_________ made the Princess _________ too.
When she _________ all the people around her
wanted to _________ too.
mean sad frown never frowned nobody sad
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Name: Reading Comprehension 17
FICTION • CHARACTERS
All stories have different characters.Characters are the people or animals in the story.
Here is the start of the story of Prince Poppletof. It describeswhat he is like.
Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He
was very kind to everyone he met and
everyone liked him. The Prince always tried
to help other people. Making other people
happy made the Prince happy too. When
he smiled all the people around him wanted
to smile too.
See how changing just a few of the words changes the Prince!
In the blank spaces below put a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.
Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He was
very _________ to everyone he met and
_________ liked him. The Prince _________
tried to help other people. Making other people
_________ made the Prince _________ too.
When he _________ all the people around him
wanted to _________ too.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 17
FICTION • CHARACTERS
All stories have different characters.Characters are the people or animals in the story.
Here is the start of the story of Prince Poppletof. It describeswhat he is like.
Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He
was very kind to everyone he met and
everyone liked him. The Prince always tried
to help other people. Making other people
happy made the Prince happy too. When
he smiled all the people around him wanted
to smile too.
See how changing just a few of the words changes the Prince!
In the blank spaces below pick a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.
Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He was
very _________ to everyone he met and
_________ liked him. The Prince _________
tried to help other people. Making other people
_________ made the Prince _________ too.
When he _________ all the people around him
wanted to _________ too.
mean sad frown never frowned nobody sad
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Name: Reading Comprehension 18
FICTION • RIDDLES
A riddle is a puzzle using words and sentences.Read the sentences below to work out what is being described.Draw the answer.
I can be on or off.
I help you to see in the dark.
I can be carried.
I come in many sizes.
I need batteries to work.
I am a ________________ .
I have four legs and a tail.
I have whiskers.
I like fish to eat.
I come in different colours.
I am a ________________ .
I am cold.
I light up when you open me.
I keep food fresh.
I can be found in the kitchen.
I am a ________________ .
I have hands but can’t feel.
I am a ________________ .
I have an eye but can’t see.
I am a ________________ .
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Name: Reading Comprehension 18
FICTION • RIDDLES
A riddle is a puzzle using words and sentences.Read the sentences below to work out what is being described.Draw the answer.
I can be on or off.
I help you to see in the dark.
I can be carried.
I come in many sizes.
I need batteries to work.
I am a ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ .
I have four legs and a tail.
I have whiskers.
I like fish to eat.
I come in different colours.
I am a ____ ____ ____ .
I am cold.
I light up when you open me.
I keep food fresh.
I can be found in the kitchen.
I am a ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ .
I have hands but can’t feel.
I am a c ___ ___ ___ k .
I have an eye but can’t see.
I am a ___ ___ ___ ___ le.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 19
FICTION • TONGUE TWISTERS
1. What did the tutor toot?
____________________________________________________________
2. What did the tutor try to do?
____________________________________________________________
3. Did the two talk to their tutor?
____________________________________________________________
4. Use these words to try and write a tongue twister.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Tongue twisters are words that are difficult to say quicklybecause they have many similar sounds. Many of the words startwith the same letter.
Here is a short tongue twister. Try saying it to yourself.Selfish seafish, selfish seafish, selfish seafish.Now read this tongue twister and answer the questions.
A tutor who tooted a flute,
tried to tutor two tooters to toot.
Said the two to their tutor,
“Is it harder to toot,
or to tutor two tooters to toot?”
sport shop short Sam’s socks stocks
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Name: Reading Comprehension 19
FICTION • TONGUE TWISTERS
1. What did the tutor toot?
a trumpet a flute a horn
2. What did the tutor try to do?
tutor two tooters toot two tooters
3. Did the two talk to their tutor?
No Yes
4. Use these words to try and write a tongue twister.
Sam’s _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Tongue twisters are words that are difficult to say quicklybecause they have many similar sounds. Many of the words startwith the same letter.
Here is a short tongue twister. Try saying it to yourself.Selfish seafish, selfish seafish, selfish seafish.Now read this tongue twister and answer the questions.
A tutor who tooted a flute,
tried to tutor two tooters to toot.
Said the two to their tutor,
“Is it harder to toot,
or to tutor two tooters to toot?”
sport shop short Sam’s socks stocks
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Name: Reading Comprehension 20
FICTION • TONGUE TWISTERS
1. What was wrong with the butter?
____________________________________________________________
2. What is the main characters name?
____________________________________________________________
3. What was she trying to make?
____________________________________________________________
4. What did she do?
____________________________________________________________
5. In then end, was the batter bitter or not?
____________________________________________________________
Betty Botter had some butter,
“But,” she said, “this butter’s bitter.
If I bake this bitter butter,
it would make my batter bitter.
But a bit of better butter
would make my batter better.”
So she bought a bit of butter,
better than her bitter butter,
and she baked it in her batter,
and the batter was not bitter.
So it was better Betty Botter
bought a bit of better butter.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 20
FICTION • TONGUE TWISTERS
1. What was wrong with the butter?
it was tasty it was bitter it was runny
2. What is the main characters name?
Betty Butter Butter Botter Betty Botter
3. What was she trying to make?
batter gravy biscuits
4. What did she do?
stopped bought new used the bitter
cooking butter butter
5. In then end, was the batter bitter or not?
____________________________________________________________
Betty Botter had some butter,
“But,” she said, “this butter’s bitter.
If I bake this bitter butter,
it would make my batter bitter.
But a bit of better butter
would make my batter better.”
So she bought a bit of butter,
better than her bitter butter,
and she baked it in her batter,
and the batter was not bitter.
So it was better Betty Botter
bought a bit of better butter.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 21
FICTION • POETRY
1. Where did the spider climb?
____________________________________________________________
2. What was the weather like in the second line?
____________________________________________________________
3. What happened to him in the second line?
____________________________________________________________
4. What was the weather like in the third line?
____________________________________________________________
5. What happened to him in the last line?
____________________________________________________________
Poems often, but not always use rhyme. Words that rhymecontain the same sound.
Here are two examples of words that rhyme.dog rhymes with log mash rhymes with cash
Read this little poem and circle the words that rhyme.
Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 21
FICTION • POETRY
1. Where did the spider climb?
Up the ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
2. What was the weather like in the second line?
It was ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
3. What happened to him in the second line?
He got ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
4. What was the weather like in the third line?
It was ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
5. What happened to him in the last line?
he went he dried he climbed up the
home out water spout again
Poems often, but not always use rhyme. Words that rhymecontain the same sound.
Here are two examples of words that rhyme.dog rhymes with log mash rhymes with cash
Read this little poem and circle the words that rhyme.
Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 22
FICTION • POETRY
1. Who wrote the poem?
____________________________________________________________
2. What was the weather like?
____________________________________________________________
3. Who danced around because it was so funny?
____________________________________________________________
4. What animals were in the pond with Daddy?
____________________________________________________________
5. Did you like the poem? Tell the class why.
Daddy Fell into the Pond
a poem by Alfred Noyes
Everyone grumbled. The sky was grey.
We had nothing to do and nothing to say.
We were nearing the end of a dismal day,
And then there seemed to be nothing beyond,
Then, Daddy fell into the pond!
And everyone’s face grew merry and bright,
And Timothy danced for sheer delight.
“Give me the camera, quick, oh quick!
He’s crawling out of the duckweed!” Click!
Then the gardener suddenly slapped his knee,
And doubled up, shaking silently,
And the ducks all quacked as if they were daft,
And it sounded as if the old drake laughed.
Oh, there wasn’t a thing that didn’t respond
When, Daddy fell into the pond!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 22
FICTION • POETRY
1. Who wrote the poem?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
2. What colour was the sky?
____ ____ ____ ____
3. Who danced around because it was so funny?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
4. What animals were in the pond with Daddy?
____ ____ ____ ____ ____
5. Did you like the poem? Tell the class why.
Daddy Fell into the Pond
a poem by Alfred Noyes
Everyone grumbled. The sky was grey.
We had nothing to do and nothing to say.
We were nearing the end of a dismal day,
And then there seemed to be nothing beyond,
Then, Daddy fell into the pond!
And everyone’s face grew merry and bright,
And Timothy danced for sheer delight.
“Give me the camera, quick, oh quick!
He’s crawling out of the duckweed!” Click!
Then the gardener suddenly slapped his knee,
And doubled up, shaking silently,
And the ducks all quacked as if they were daft,
And it sounded as if the old drake laughed.
Oh, there wasn’t a thing that didn’t respond
When, Daddy fell into the pond!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 23
FICTION • PLAYS
1. What is the room like?
____________________________________________
2. The furniture is old and dusty. What is this part of?
the directions the speech the setting
3. Who are the two characters?
____________________________________________________________
4. What happens to make Joe shiver?
____________________________________________________________
5. What do you think Dad says next?
____________________________________________________________
(The room is cold and spooky. There is old, dusty furniture everywhere.)
Joe I didn’t know Grandad’s house was so old. All the furniture
needs a good clean.
Dad The house has been in the family for hundreds of years.
(The door creaks. Joe shivers.)
Joe I wouldn’t want to live here! I think it is haunted Dad.
Dad Well now you come to mention it... when I was young...
(A loud noise bangs above them. Dad stops and looks up.)
A play is a story that is performed by a group of people.The people are called the cast.
The 'setting' and 'directions' of plays are written in italic letterslike this. The names of the different characters are written in bold
letters like this. Here is a small part from a play.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 23
FICTION • PLAYS
1. What is the room like?
___ ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. The furniture is old and dusty. What is this part of?
the directions the speech the setting
3. Who are the two characters?
___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ ___
4. What happens to make Joe shiver?
The ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
5. What do you think Dad says next?
I had tea here! I think I saw a ghost!
(The room is cold and spooky. There is old, dusty furniture everywhere.)
Joe I didn’t know Grandad’s house was so old. All the furniture
needs a good clean.
Dad The house has been in the family for hundreds of years.
(The door creaks. Joe shivers.)
Joe I wouldn’t want to live here! I think it is haunted Dad.
Dad Well now you come to mention it... when I was young...
(A loud noise bangs above them. Dad stops and looks up.)
A play is a story that is performed by a group of people.The people are called the cast.
The 'setting' and 'directions' of plays are written in italic letterslike this. The names of the different characters are written in bold
letters like this. Here is a small part from a play.
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Name: Reading Comprehension 24
FICTION • AN EXTRACT FROM A PLAY
1. What is the weather like?
____________________________________________
2. Why has Harry got a new bicycle?
____________________________________________________________
3. What colour is the bicycle?
____________________________________________________________
4. What kind of dog runs out in front of Harry?
____________________________________________________________
5. What does Harry do when he sees the dog?
____________________________________________________________
6. What do you think happens next?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(It is a cold, clear day. Harry is on the path trying out his new bicycle.)
Sam I like your new bike Harry. The green colour is really cool.
Harry I got it for my birthday last week.
(Harry cycles past Sam. Suddenly a big black dog runs out into the path.)
Sam Look out Harry!
Harry Help!
(Harry swerves to miss the dog and falls off.)
Harry Ouch! I think I’ve broken my arm!
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Name: Reading Comprehension 24
FICTION • AN EXTRACT FROM A PLAY
1. What is the weather like?
___ ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
2. Why has Harry got a new bicycle?
Because he just had his ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
3. What colour is the bicycle?
___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. What kind of dog runs out in front of Harry?
A ___ ___ ___ , ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
5. What does Harry do when he sees the dog?
He ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ to miss the ___ ___ ___ .
6. What do you think happens next?
he has a drink Sam helps him
the dog runs off Harry is fine
(It is a cold, clear day. Harry is on the path trying out his new bicycle.)
Sam I like your new bike Harry. The green colour is really cool.
Harry I got it for my birthday last week.
(Harry cycles past Sam. Suddenly a big, black dog runs out into the path.)
Sam Look out Harry!
Harry Help!
(Harry swerves to miss the dog and falls off.)
Harry Ouch! I think I’ve broken my arm!