Printable primary worksheets

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.

Woodland Animals Cloze ActivityOur Woodland Animals Cloze Activity can be integrated into classroom lessons or assigned as homework to reinforce reading comprehension skills. As pupils fill in the blanks, they will encounter new words related to wildlife, habitats, and the unique characteristics of woodland animals. Through this activity, pupils will not only enhance their reading comprehension skills but also gain valuable insights into the remarkable adaptations and behaviours of these cute woodland creatures.

Endangered animals cloze activityThis engaging activity is a fantastic way for young learners to explore the importance of wildlife conservation while honing their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. By filling in the missing words in the sentences, students will uncover fascinating facts about these vulnerable creatures and their struggles for survival. This exercise can be used in the classroom, as homework, or during wildlife-themed educational events, making it a versatile resource for teachers and parents.

Harry Potter Cloze ActivityThese fun facts about Harry Potter should spark a child's interest in the magical world created by J.K. Rowling and could provide a great starting point for their journey into the series. This cloze activity offers a spellbinding way to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while diving into the world of magic. Beyond simply filling in the blanks, this activity encourages critical thinking by prompting children to consider context and meaning while completing the fun Harry Potter facts. 

C. S. Lewis Cloze ActivityC.S. Lewis's life and work continue to inspire young readers around the world, and his magical stories are enjoyed by children of all ages. This C.S. Lewis Cloze Activity will help to:Introduce students to key facts about C.S. Lewis's life and work.Develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.Encourage active engagement with the provided text.Certain words have been omitted from the passage, creating blanks in the text. Students are tasked with filling in these blanks with the correct missing words from the word bank.

This cloze activity includes some interesting facts about rainforest species. Students read through the text and fill in the missing words using the word bank.

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.

A year 4 literacy resource including a cloze activity about Anne Frank.

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

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

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 killer whale. Students read the text and then answer the study questions. Orcas can be found in all oceans of the world, but are most likely to be spotted off the west coast of the United States and Canada. Orcas have extremely powerful jaws and very strong teeth that can measure 10 cm long. They have a layer of fat called blubber which keeps them warm in the icy waters.

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

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

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

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

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

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