Famous People Resources and Worksheets

Whodunnit? Year 3 Bonfire Night Comprehension Whole Class Guided Reading

Year 3 Bonfire Night Comprehension text in the form of 4 fact files about men who took part in the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

The Room Year 6 Bonfire Night Comprehension Whole Class Guided Reading

Year 6 Bonfire Night Comprehension in the form of a short narrative about Guy Fawkes in the room under the House of Lords after the first search of the basement room had taken place.

Bonfire Night Treats Year 4 Bonfire Night Comprehension Whole Class Guided Reading

Year 4 Bonfire Night Comprehension Whole Class Text presented as a collection of recipes for delicious treats based around Bonfire Night.

Prince Philip Quiz

A free Prince Philip Quiz slideshow aimed at Upper KS2.

A Real Saint? (Y4m/Y5s/Y6e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y4m/Y5s/Y6e readers in the form of a discussion text about Mother Teresa becoming a saint. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Galileo and The Moon (Y6m) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y6m readers in the form of an information text about the Italian astronomer, mathematician, physicist and philosopher, Galileo. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Christopher Columbus Collect Punctuation Game

A game to practise early punctuation through different topics in three differentiated levels.

The Diaries of Mary Anning (Y5m/Y6s) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y5m/Y6s readers in the form of diary entries written by Mary Anning, the woman who discovered many fossils. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Macbeth Comprehension

Six differing versions of the same comprehension about Macbeth. Reading levels are aimed at Year 1 Secure readers through to Year 6 Secure readers.

Travelling with Columbus (Y1m/Y2d/Y3e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y1m/Y2d/Y3e readers in the form of a diary entry written by a sailor who travelled with Christopher Columbus. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

William Shakespeare Comprehension

Six differentiated comprehensions about William Shakespeare. Reading levels are aimed at Year 1 Secure readers to through Year 6 Secure readers.

Christopher Columbus the Explorer (YRs/Y1e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at YRs/Y1e readers in the form of an information text about the explorer, Christopher Columbus. Includes text, oral teacher questions, follow-up work, related SPAG work and related vocab work.

Why is Christopher Columbus Famous? (Y1s/Y2e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y1s/Y2e readers in the form of an information text about Christopher Columbus. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Questions for a President (Y1m/Y2d/Y3e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y1m/Y2d/Y3e readers in the form of a magazine interview linked to the 2016 American Presidential Election. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

William Wilberforce (Y2m/Y3s/Y4e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y2m/Y3s/Y4e readers linked to Black History Month in the form of a biography about William Wilberforce. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Floella Benjamin (Y3m/Y4d/Y5e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y3m/Y4d/Y5e readers linked to Black History Month in the form of a biography about Floella Benjamin. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Tanni Grey-Thompson (Y3m/Y4d/Y5e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y3m/Y4d/Y5e readers in the form of a biography about the Paralympian, Tanni Grey-Thompson. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Rebecca Adlington (Y2m/Y3d/Y4e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y2m/Y3d/Y4e readers in the form of a biography about the Olympian, Rebecca Adlington. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Bradley Wiggins (Y4m/Y5s/Y6e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y4m/Y5s/Y6e readers in the form of a biography about the Olympian, Bradley Wiggins. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Martin Luther King’s Biography (Y2m/Y3d/Y4e) Guided Reading Pack

Martin Luther King's Biography aimed at (Y2m/Y3d/Y4e) readers in the form of a Guided Reading Pack based on Martin Luther King Junior. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Mother Seacole Biography (Y2m/Y3d/Y4e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y2m/Y3d/Y4e readers in the form of a biography about Mary Seacole. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Nick Skelton (Y5m/Y6s) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y5m/Y6s readers in the form of a biography about the Olympian, Nick Skelton. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Mo Farah (Y2m/Y3s/Y4e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y2m/Y3s/Y4e readers in the form of a biography about Mo Farah. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.

Andy Murray (Y3m/Y4s/Y5e) Guided Reading Pack

A Guided Reading Pack aimed at Y3m/Y4s/Y5e readers in the form of a biography about Olympian, Andy Murray. Text, teacher questions, follow-up work, vocabulary activities and SPAG activities included.