Delve into the exciting life of famous archaeologist Howard Carter through our Howard Carter Diaries Guided Reading Pack. Pupils will read of his exciting ventures though a series of diary entries, before developing their reading skills by answering a range of questions. This resource can be used for the whole class or within small groups and comes complete with teacher guidance.

* understand what they read by drawing inferences such as inferring characters feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence

* understand what they read by predicting what might happen from details stated and implied

* understand what they read by summarising the main ideas drawn from more than 1 paragraph, identifying key details that support the main idea

* understand what they read by identifying how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning

* discuss and evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader

* distinguish between statements of fact and opinion

retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction