Peak Novel Study Reading Comprehension PDF | 100 Questions + Answer Key | Year 6–9

This Peak 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 Peak by Roland Smith, with questions that move from simple recall to deeper inference, explanation and critical thinking.

This comprehension-focused novel study is ideal for whole-class reading, guided 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 important themes such as survival, ambition, risk, responsibility, family relationships, identity, courage, sacrifice, decision-making and what it really means to succeed. It gives pupils a structured way to respond to the novel while building deeper comprehension and written response skills.

What’s Included:
• 100 reading comprehension questions
• 10 organised reading sets
• Questions covering the full novel
• Simple / recall questions
• Advanced / critical thinking questions
• Full answer key
• Printable PDF format
• No-prep worksheets

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

Perfect For:
• UKS2 English
• KS3 English
• Year 6 reading
• Year 7 English
• Year 8 English
• Year 9 support
• Whole-class reading
• Guided reading
• Independent novel study
• Homework tasks
• Intervention groups
• Supply / cover lessons
• Reading comprehension practice

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

Please note: This is a comprehension-only resource. It includes reading questions and answer keys. It does not include vocabulary activities, creative projects, quizzes or display materials.