Reading comprehension worksheets
Free worksheets: Reading comprehension, KS2
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Reading comprehension: The myth of Theseus and the Minotaur
Read this story about the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Look at the part of the story in bold. The fight between Theseus and the Minotaur is not described in detail. Can you write a paragraph explaining what happened? Here are some of powerful verbs you could use.
Reading comprehension: The blue planet
Read this story about what happens to Billy when he wakes up on a strange, blue planet, then answer the questions.
Reading comprehension: Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga is a traditional story that comes from Russia. It is a story that has been used to scare children for many decades! Can you read the story and then answer the questions at the end.
Reading comprehension: An argument for zoos
A zoos a good place for animals to live or not. Here is an argument for zoos. Read it and see if you agree with the writer's viewpoint or not.
Reading comprehension: Sara Crewe by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Carefully read this passage from Sara Crewe, an early version of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, then answer the questions.
Re-ordering words to make sentences
Each of these groups of words makes up a sentence. Can you re-order them to reveal the sentence? You could cut the words out to help you.
Cloze test: The wood at night
All these words belong in this text. Can you insert them correctly?
Reading comprehension: The Magic Lamp
Read this story about a magic land and then see if you can answer the questions afterwards.
Reading comprehension: Pond habitats
Read this text about pond habitats and then see if you can answer the questions below.
Reading comprehension: Lucy’s first day
Read this story about Lucy's first day of school then answer the questions below.
Reading comprehension: How to make a healthy salad
Have a go at this reading comprehension – and learn how to make a delicious salad too!
Reading comprehension: The New Girl
Can you read this story with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember. then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Hare and the Tortoise
Here is the story of The Hare and the Tortoise. Can you read it with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember and then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Cat and the Mouse
Here is the story of The Cat and the Mouse. Can you read it with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Birthday Party
Can you read this story with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember and then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: My Little Brother
Can you read this poem with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: Cinderella
Here is part of the story of Cinderella. Can you read it with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Camping Holiday
Can you read this story with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: school uniform pros and cons
Does school uniform promote discipline and a sense of belonging, or is it an unimaginative tradition that should be scrapped? Two pupils argue each side of the case. Read their arguments then answer the questions.
Reading comprehension: Greedy Goldilocks
A simple writing activity to help your child practise the question and answer format of reading comprehension work. They'll also need to draw a picture to show they understand what greedy Goldilocks is doing in the text.
Reading comprehension: An argument for zoos
A zoos a good place for animals to live or not. Here is an argument for zoos. Read it and see if you agree with the writer's viewpoint or not.
Reading comprehension: An argument against zoos
Do you think zoos are a good thing? Read this interesting argument against zoos and see if you agree with the writer's opinion or not.