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The BFG Novel Study Reading Comprehension PDF | 100 Questions + Answer Key | Year 3–6

The BFG Novel Study Reading Comprehension PDF | 100 Questions + Answer Key | Year 3–6

Subject: English

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

24 July 2026

pdf, 36.76 MB
pdf, 36.76 MB

This The BFG reading comprehension resource includes 100 questions and a full answer key, organised into 10 reading sets. It is designed to support pupils as they read The BFG by Roald Dahl, with questions that move from simple recall to deeper inference, explanation and critical thinking.

This comprehension-focused novel study is ideal for guided reading, whole-class reading, independent reading, homework, intervention groups, cover lessons or revision. The questions help pupils practise key English reading skills including retrieval, inference, vocabulary, summarising, character analysis, theme and using evidence from the text.

The resource works well for exploring friendship, courage, kindness, imagination, good and evil, language, humour, bravery and how characters respond to danger and unfairness.

What’s Included:
• 100 reading comprehension questions
• 10 organised reading sets
• Simple / recall questions
• Advanced / critical thinking questions
• Full answer key
• Printable PDF format
• No-prep worksheets for classroom use

Skills Covered:
• Retrieval
• Inference
• Vocabulary understanding
• Summarising
• Character analysis
• Explaining ideas with evidence
• Theme and message
• Critical thinking
• Written responses

Perfect For:
• KS2 English
• Year 3 and Year 4 reading
• Year 5 and Year 6 reading
• Guided reading
• Whole-class reading
• Independent novel study
• Homework tasks
• Supply / cover lessons
• Reading comprehension practice

This is a useful no-prep resource for teachers who want structured The BFG comprehension questions and answers to support a complete novel study without needing to create questions from scratch.

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Year 4 Novel Study Reading Comprehension Questions Bundle | 600 Questions + Answers | Lower KS2 PDF

Year 4 Novel Study Reading Comprehension Questions Bundle | Lower KS2 Support reading comprehension in Year 4 and Lower KS2 with this complete novel study comprehension questions bundle. This resource includes 6 popular classroom novels, 600 reading comprehension questions, 60 structured reading sets and detailed answer sheets. Each novel is organised into 10 manageable reading sections, making the resources easy to use alongside whole-class reading, guided reading, independent reading, class novel work, homework or cover lessons. The questions gradually develop from simple retrieval and recall to vocabulary, sequencing, inference, character analysis, themes and deeper comprehension. This makes the bundle ideal for helping pupils build confidence while developing key reading skills across a range of engaging texts. Books Included The Wild Robot The Wild Robot Escapes Because of Winn-Dixie The BFG The Lemonade War The City of Ember What’s Included 6 complete novel study resources 600 reading comprehension questions 60 reading sets 100 questions for each novel Detailed answer sheets Printable PDF format Reading Skills Covered Retrieval Vocabulary in context Sequencing Inference Character traits Character development Cause and effect Prediction Themes Using evidence from the text Critical thinking Ideal For Year 4 English Lower KS2 reading lessons Whole-class reading Guided reading groups Independent reading Class novel work Reading interventions Homework Cover lessons Early finishers Why Teachers Will Find It Useful This Year 4 bundle includes a strong mix of adventure, mystery, humour, fantasy, STEM, friendship and realistic fiction. The consistent format across all six resources makes planning straightforward and helps pupils become familiar with the question structure as they move between texts. Teachers can use the answer sheets for marking, discussion, assessment or guided reading support. The range of question types helps pupils practise both basic comprehension and deeper thinking skills across popular Lower KS2 novels.

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Roald Dahl Novel Study Reading Comprehension Bundle | 600 Questions + Answer Keys | Year 3–6

Roald Dahl Novel Study Reading Comprehension Bundle | 600 Questions + Answer Keys | Year 3–6 This Roald Dahl reading comprehension bundle includes 6 complete novel study comprehension resources, with 600 total questions and detailed answer keys to support reading lessons across KS2 / Year 3–6. Each resource is organised into 10 reading sets, making it easy to use during whole-class reading, guided reading, independent reading, homework, intervention groups, or cover lessons. Students answer a mixture of retrieval, inference, character analysis, sequencing, prediction, cause and effect, and critical thinking questions while reading popular Roald Dahl novels. Novels Included Matilda Fantastic Mr Fox The Twits The BFG Charlie and the Chocolate Factory James and the Giant Peach What’s Included 6 complete Roald Dahl comprehension resources 600 total comprehension questions 60 reading sets 10 reading sets per novel 100 questions per novel Detailed answer keys for every question Retrieval questions Inference questions Character analysis questions Critical thinking questions Print-and-go PDF format Reading Skills Covered Retrieval Inference Sequencing Prediction Character traits Character motivation Cause and effect Comparing characters Explaining themes Using clues from the text Giving evidence-based answers Discussing humour, kindness, fairness, courage, consequences and problem-solving Perfect For KS2 English Year 3–6 novel studies Guided reading Whole-class reading Independent reading tasks Reading comprehension practice Homework Cover lessons Intervention groups Early finishers

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