This comprehensive pack includes 10 reading comprehension activities designed for Year 4 learners, combining ²Ô´Ç²Ô‑f¾±³¦³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, information, and narrative texts to strengthen reading fluency, inference, and vocabulary. Each text is written to spark curiosity and deepen understanding across science, history, geography, and storytelling themes.

Every activity comes with a supportive version featuring simplified text, guided prompts, and vocabulary boxes — perfect for mixed‑ability classrooms and EAL learners.

Ideal for whole‑class lessons, guided reading, homework, or literacy interventions.

• 10 original reading comprehension activities, each with:

  • A high‑quality text (²Ô´Ç²Ô‑f¾±³¦³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, information, or narrative)
  • Retrieval, inference, and vocabulary questions
  • Discussion prompts for peer‑work
  • A challenge task for confident readers

• 10 supportive versions of each activity, featuring:

  • Simplified text and shorter sentences
  • Vocabulary boxes and guided inference prompts
  • Sentence starters for written responses

• Topics include:

  • Earthquakes and How They Happen
  • The Life of Jane Goodall
  • The Story of Chocolate
  • The Wonders of the Solar System
  • How Bridges Stay Standing
  • Rainforests Under Threat
  • The History of Communication
  • The Clockmaker’s Secret
  • The Girl Who Spoke to the Wind
  • The Explorer’s Map

• Clean, printable layout suitable for classroom or home learning

• Provides instant differentiation with supportive versions for every activity
• Covers a wide range of genres to keep Year 4 pupils engaged and motivated
• Builds essential reading skills: retrieval, inference, vocabulary, and reasoning
• Ideal for mixed‑ability groups, literacy interventions, or homework
• Ready to print and teach — no preparation required
• Excellent value: 20 texts in total (10 main + 10 supportive)
• Supports whole‑school literacy priorities with structured, high‑quality comprehension practice

Some visuals in this resource were made with AI to help bring ideas to life and support student understanding.