Five complete, ready-to-use KS2 reading comprehension lessons featuring unusual and engaging non-fiction topics. Each lesson includes reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary work, extension activities, optional homework and full answers.

Why was sliced bread invented? Why is ketchup called ketchup? Why do we wear neckties? How can vultures eat rotten meat? And why are Labradors used as guide dogs?

This bundle contains five complete reading comprehension lessons designed to develop pupils’ reading comprehension, vocabulary, inference and independent thinking through interesting real-world topics.

The bundle includes:

• Why Was Sliced Bread Invented?
• Why Is Ketchup Called Ketchup?
• Why Do We Wear Neckties?
• How Can Vultures Eat Rotten Meat?
• Why Are Labradors Used as Guide Dogs?

Each lesson includes:

• An engaging non-fiction reading passage
• 10 reading comprehension questions
• Vocabulary Detective activities
• A creative Your Turn activity
• Finished Early? extension activities and an extra challenge
• An optional homework activity
• Full suggested answers

Both PDF and editable Word versions are included, allowing teachers to print the resources immediately or adapt them for their own class.

Designed primarily for upper KS2 / Years 5–6, the resources may also be useful for lower secondary pupils who need accessible non-fiction reading practice.

Suitable for complete reading lessons, guided reading, literacy work, cover lessons, homework or independent study.

Five unusual questions. Five complete lessons. Everything needed to teach them.