Year 6 English Printable Worksheets

Reading Comprehension - StarfishThis reading comprehension provides a comprehensive and age-appropriate exploration of starfish, including their physical features, habitats, feeding methods, and unique abilities. Following the passage, students will answer 12 comprehension questions. These questions are designed to evaluate their understanding of the text and assess their ability to extract information.

Reading Comprehension - SalmonThe passage incorporates vocabulary words relevant to the topic, encouraging students to identify and comprehend these words within the context of the passage. This process enriches their vocabulary and comprehension.

Reading Comprehension - Basking SharkThis handy reading comprehension is the perfect resource to engage Year 6 students in a deep exploration of these gentle giants of the sea. Educators can use this comprehension exercise as a valuable assessment tool to evaluate students' reading comprehension abilities, identify areas requiring additional support, and assess overall comprehension skills.

Reading Comprehension - Grey SealThis handy reading comprehension passage immerses students in the intriguing world of grey seals, allowing them to discover the fascinating lives of these marine mammals while improving their reading comprehension skills. Students gain valuable knowledge about grey seals, developing an appreciation for marine life and ecosystems.

Reading Comprehension - Bottlenose DolphinThis comprehension passage delves into the fascinating world of bottlenose dolphins, providing students with a chance to explore these intelligent and social marine mammals while honing their reading comprehension abilities. After reading the passage, students will answer a set of comprehension questions. These questions assess their understanding of the text.

Scallops can be found in oceans all over the world. They live in saltwater environments like the Atlantic Ocean. All scallops are bivalves, they have a shell with two halves, like clams and oysters. There are over 400 different species of scallops.Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about scallops. There are 10 questions for them to answer.

Hermit crabs belong to the family Paguridae. This family includes a wide variety of hermit crab species found in oceans around the world. These crustaceans are known for their habit of using empty seashells as protective homes. Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about the hermit crab. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Jellyfish Fun FactsSome jellyfish can be very hard to see, nearly invisible to the human eye.A group of jellyfish is called a 'bloom', 'swarm', or 'smack'.Jellyfish don't have brains. Jellyfish are not actually fish, they are invertebrates - animals with no backbones. Jellyfish propel themselves forward by squirting water from their mouths. Some jellyfish are almost transparent, but others are vibrant in colour such as pink, yellow, blue, and purple.Jellyfish are considered a delicacy and are used in Chinese medicine. They live in the sea and are found in all ocean waters.Scientists have evidence these creatures have been floating along in the world's oceans for at least 500 million years!Jellyfish don't have a heart. The box jellyfish is probably the most venomous jellyfish in the world.Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about barrel jellyfish. There are 11 questions for them to answer.

Students are asked to read through the biography of Malala Yousafzai and write a letter to her explaining what they admire about her and how she inspires them.

This resource is all about the main threats to polar bears and can be used to celebrate National Polar Bear Day on 27 February! Kids learn about climate change and the effects of global warming. They are asked to read through the article and then come up with at least 10 ways that they can help reduce their carbon footprint.

This resource is all about the main threats to polar bears and can be used to celebrate National Polar Bear Day on 27 February! Kids learn about climate change and the effects of global warming. They are asked to read through the article and then come up with at least 10 ways that they can help reduce their carbon footprint.

This article includes some interesting facts about animal migration. When animals move from one place to another and then return back home again, it is called migration. Students read through the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

This KS2 English worksheet is a short report about the giant panda with a cloze activity.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage about sun bears.

This year 6 reading comprehension includes a passage about the praying mantis and accompanying study questions.

This year 6 reading comprehension includes some interesting facts about the Peregrine falcon with accompanying study questions.

Students are asked to read through the poem and underline the correct spelling of the word in brackets. They are then asked to write down the meaning of some of the words from the poem.

Did you know that the fin whale is the second largest whale in the world? Find out some more interesting facts about fin whales by completing this endangered species resource. Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

Did you know that orangutans have been known to use leaves as umbrellas to stay dry from the rain? Find out some more interesting facts about orangutans by completing this endangered species resource. Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

This worksheet is all about manatees. Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

Did you know that the Red Wolf (Canis Rufus) is the most endangered of all the wolf species? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

How much do your students know about the enormous walrus? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

This article includes some interesting facts about humpback whales. Humpback whales travel for great distances through the world's oceans. They are the noisiest of all the whales and are known for their amazing 'songs' that they produce underwater. Students read through the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

This funny reading comprehension is about a child who thinks their dad might be Dracula. Students read through the poem, underline the correct spelling of the words in brackets, and then answer the questions.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes some facts about Australian wildlife. Students read the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

This reading comprehension includes some interesting facts an information about the famous writer Charles Dickens. Students are asked to read the text and answer the questions.

Elizabeth Fry was born on 21st May 1780 in Norwich, England. This reading comprehension includes facts about Elizabeth Fry. Students are asked to read the article and answer the accompanying study questions.

Year 6 Literacy - This English resource asks children to read the poem and answer the study questions. There are seven questions to answer. Children are also asked to create their own list poem.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Children read the text and then answer the accompanying study questions.

Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about hibernation. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.

This information sheet includes interesting facts about Chinese New Year. Children are asked to read the comprehension and answer the questions at the end.

One of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac and related to the Chinese calendar is the Snake. Read the comprehension and complete the task on page 2.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some interesting facts about Peregrine Falcons. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about centipedes. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about bats. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the mosquito. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Children can learn about the life of Margaret Thatcher and some interesting details about Britain. This is an exercise for KS2 children. They must read the comprehension and then answer the questions.

This KS2 comprehension explains the life of Sir Francis Drake and the battles he lost and won throughout the years of his life. This worksheet includes a comprehension with questions to follow.

Timeline - Sir Francis Drake

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage about the Titanic. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Missing words - Use the words in the word bank to complete each sentence about the Titanic.

Download these interesting facts about the Titanic.

Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about William Shakespeare. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.

Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about Joan of Arc. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.

Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.

Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about Winston Churchill. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.

Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the tiger salamander. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.

Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the snowy owl. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.