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Gunpowder Plot KS2 Reading Comprehension | History Worksheets | Years 4–5

Gunpowder Plot KS2 Reading Comprehension | History Worksheets | Years 4–5

Subject: English

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

14 June 2026

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A complete, no-prep KS2 non-fiction reading comprehension pack with answers for Years 4–5, focused on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

This 30-page printable PDF supports UK curriculum-linked history topic literacy and is ready to use for guided reading, whole-class reading, homework, cover lessons and independent work.

Pupils will explore what the Gunpowder Plot was, why the plotters wanted to blow up Parliament, how the warning letter and cellar search led to discovery, and why the event is still remembered today.

Save nearly £2.00 (over 16%) on your planning when you purchase the .

Instead of buying individually, you can download all three sets—Gunpowder Plot, Hadrian’s Wall, and Richard III—for a total of just £9.99.

What’s included:

  • Teacher Quick-Start Guide
  • Curriculum Alignment page
  • Teacher Overview
  • Vocabulary page
  • 4 non-fiction reading passages
  • 4 matching comprehension question sets
  • Compare and Synthesise activity
  • Written Response task
  • Written Response Rubric
  • Bonus Challenge activity
  • Gunpowder Plot Evidence Investigation
  • Crossword and word search
  • Full answer keys

Why this resource works:

  • Combines British history topic knowledge with purposeful non-fiction reading practice
  • Helps pupils understand motive, evidence, warning signs, Parliament and historical memory
  • Supports retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and evidence-based answers
  • Encourages pupils to think carefully about cause, consequence and remembrance
  • Includes comparison, writing and investigation tasks for deeper historical thinking

Perfect for:

  • KS2 reading comprehension
  • Years 4–5 history topic literacy
  • Gunpowder Plot worksheets
  • Bonfire Night history lessons
  • British history topic work
  • guided reading
  • whole-class reading
  • homework
  • cover lessons
  • independent work
  • cross-curricular English lessons

UK curriculum links:
This resource supports KS2 history topic learning alongside key non-fiction reading skills, including retrieval, vocabulary in context, inference, explanation, summarising and evidence-based answers. It is especially useful for British history, historical enquiry, cause and consequence, evidence, motive, Parliament and how events are remembered over time.

Teacher value:
This is a no-prep, ready-to-use printable PDF with clear teacher guidance, structured pupil worksheets and full answer keys for quicker marking. It is designed to save planning time while giving pupils a rich history-linked reading comprehension experience.

For more UK curriculum-aligned reading comprehension packs, visit my TES store to view related topics and bundle options.

Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 33%

A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

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British History KS2 Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3 Non-Fiction Packs | Years 4–5

**A complete, no-prep KS2 non-fiction reading comprehension bundle with answers for Years 4–5, featuring 3 full 30-page printable PDF packs focused on British history, protest, migration and social change.** **This bundle gives teachers 90 pages of ready-to-use reading comprehension worksheets and supports UK curriculum-linked history topic literacy.** This discounted bundle is ideal for guided reading, whole-class reading, homework, cover lessons, independent work and cross-curricular English lessons. Looking for more high-quality resources to build on your British history lessons? Our **[History Archaeology KS2 Reading Comprehension Bundle](/teaching-resource/resource-13483029)** is the perfect next step for your classroom. It features three additional sets—**Mary Rose**, **Sutton Hoo**, and **Skara Brae**—helping you broaden your historical coverage with more non-fiction reading passages and comprehension questions focused on ancient and medieval history. **Packs included**: * **Hadrian’s Wall** KS2 Reading Comprehension | Roman Britain Worksheets | Years 4–5 Explore Hadrian’s Wall as more than a stone barrier, including Roman frontiers, milecastles, forts, the vallum, Vindolanda tablets, auxiliary soldiers and life on the Roman frontier. * **Richard III** and the Princes in the Tower KS2 Reading Comprehension | Medieval History Worksheets | Years 4–5 Investigate Richard III, Edward V, the Princes in the Tower, the mystery of their disappearance, Tudor storytelling, reputation, evidence and why historians still debate the story today. * **Gunpowder Plot of 1605** KS2 Reading Comprehension | British History Worksheets | Years 4–5 Explore the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, Guy Fawkes, the warning letter, the cellar search, the plotters’ motives and why the event is still remembered today. **Bundle value:** * 3 complete 30-page reading packs * 90 total pages * Full answer keys included * Consistent structure across every pack * £9.99 bundle price * Save compared with buying the packs separately at £3.99 each **Each pack includes**: * Teacher Quick-Start Guide * Curriculum Alignment page * Teacher Overview * Vocabulary page * 4 non-fiction reading passages * 4 matching comprehension question sets * Compare and Synthesise activity * Written Response task * Written Response Rubric * Bonus Challenge activity * Evidence / Investigation activity * Crossword and word search * Full answer keys **Why this bundle works:** * Gives pupils repeated practice with a familiar reading structure * Builds confidence across three UK curriculum-linked British history topics * Supports retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and evidence-based answers * Helps pupils explore Roman Britain, monarchy, power, mystery, motive, remembrance and historical significance * Saves teacher planning time with ready-to-use worksheets and full answer keys **Perfect for:** * KS2 reading comprehension * Years 4–5 history topic literacy * British history worksheets * Roman Britain topic work * Hadrian’s Wall lessons * Richard III and the Princes in the Tower lessons * Gunpowder Plot topic work * monarchy, power and historical mystery topics * whole-class reading * homework * cover lessons * independent work * cross-curricular English lessons **UK curriculum links:** This bundle supports UK curriculum-linked history topic learning alongside key non-fiction reading skills, including retrieval, vocabulary in context, inference, explanation, summarising and evidence-based answers. It is especially useful for Roman Britain, medieval history, early-modern history, British history, historical enquiry, cause and consequence, power, monarchy, mystery, evidence and historical interpretation. **Teacher value:** This is a no-prep, ready-to-use bundle with clear teacher support, structured pupil worksheets and full answer keys for quicker marking. The consistent layout across all 3 packs helps pupils build confidence while saving teachers planning and preparation time. **For more UK curriculum-aligned reading comprehension packs, visit my TES store to view related topics and bundle options.**

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UK History KS2 Reading Comprehension Bundle | 6 Non-Fiction Packs | Years 4–5

**A complete, no-prep KS2 non-fiction reading comprehension bundle with answers for Years 4–5, featuring 6 full 30-page printable PDF packs focused on UK history, archaeology, historical evidence, mystery and remembrance.** **This bundle gives teachers 180 pages of ready-to-use reading comprehension worksheets and supports UK curriculum-linked history topic literacy.** This discounted bundle is ideal for teachers who want a larger bank of consistent reading comprehension resources for guided reading, whole-class reading, homework, cover lessons, independent work and cross-curricular English lessons. **Packs included:** * **Mary Rose KS2 Reading Comprehension** | Tudor History Worksheets | Years 4–5 Explore the Tudor warship, its sinking, underwater archaeology, preserved artefacts and what the Mary Rose reveals about Tudor life at sea. * **Sutton Hoo KS2 Reading Comprehension** | Anglo-Saxon Worksheets | Years 4–5 Investigate the Sutton Hoo ship burial, Anglo-Saxon treasures, burial evidence and how discoveries changed ideas about early medieval England. * **Skara Brae KS2 Reading Comprehension** | Stone Age History Worksheets | Years 4–5 Learn about the Neolithic village, stone houses, daily life, preservation, abandonment theories and how archaeologists use evidence from the past. * **Hadrian’s Wall KS2 Reading Comprehension** | Roman Britain Worksheets | Years 4–5 Explore Roman Britain, frontier life, soldiers, trade, writing tablets, messages from the mud and why Hadrian’s Wall was more than just a military barrier. * **Richard III KS2 Reading Comprehension** | Medieval History Worksheets | Years 4–5 Investigate Richard III, the Princes in the Tower, historical mystery, evidence, interpretation and why some historical questions remain debated. * **Gunpowder Plot KS2 Reading Comprehension** | History Worksheets | Years 4–5 Explore the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the warning letter, the cellar search, the plotters’ motives and why the event is still remembered today. **Bundle value:** * 6 complete 30-page reading packs * 180 total pages * Full answer keys included * Consistent structure across every pack * £15.99 bundle price * Save about 33% compared with buying the packs separately at £3.99 each **Each pack includes:** * Teacher Quick-Start Guide * Curriculum Alignment page * Teacher Overview * Vocabulary page * 4 non-fiction reading passages * 4 matching comprehension question sets * Compare and Synthesise activity * Written Response task * Written Response Rubric * Bonus Challenge activity * Evidence / Investigation activity * Crossword and word search * Full answer keys **Why this bundle works:** * Gives pupils repeated practice with a familiar reading structure * Builds reading stamina across six UK curriculum-linked history topics * Supports retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and evidence-based answers * Helps pupils explore archaeology, artefacts, historical mystery, evidence, interpretation and remembrance * Combines Stone Age, Roman Britain, Anglo-Saxon, Tudor, medieval and early modern history topics * Saves teacher planning time with ready-to-use worksheets and full answer keys * Provides a flexible bank of resources for lessons, homework, cover and independent work **Perfect for:** * KS2 reading comprehension * Years 4–5 history topic literacy * UK history worksheets * archaeology and evidence lessons * Stone Age / Neolithic topic work * Roman Britain lessons * Anglo-Saxon history lessons * Tudor history lessons * medieval history lessons * Gunpowder Plot topic work * guided reading * whole-class reading * homework * cover lessons * independent work * cross-curricular English lessons * longer-term reading comprehension planning **UK curriculum links:** This bundle supports UK curriculum-linked history topic learning alongside key non-fiction reading skills, including retrieval, vocabulary in context, inference, explanation, summarising and evidence-based answers. It is especially useful for historical enquiry, chronology, cause and consequence, artefacts, archaeology, evidence, interpretation, remembrance and understanding how historians use clues from the past. **Teacher value:** This is a no-prep, ready-to-use bundle with clear teacher support, structured pupil worksheets and full answer keys for quicker marking. The consistent layout across all 6 packs helps pupils build confidence while giving teachers a reliable bank of curriculum-linked reading comprehension resources. **For more UK curriculum-aligned reading comprehension packs, visit my TES store to view related topics and bundle options.**

£15.99

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