fiction and poetry reading comprehension - age 5-7

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Fiction & PoetryReading ComprehensionDifferentiated photocopiable worksheets for usewith children aged 5-7. Fiction & Poetry covers thewritten requirements of the Reading Comprehensionsection of the National Literacy Strategy.

ages

5-7


Name: Reading Comprehension 1

FICTION AND NON-FICTION

Do you think these books are fiction or non-fiction?Write the answer on each cover.

Fiction

Fiction is everything that is made up or not real. Fiction can be stories,plays or poems. There are different types of stories such as ghost,adventure and fairy stories.

Non-fiction

Non-fiction is everything that is true or real. Non-fiction can be seenin a newspaper, cookery book, atlas or encyclopedia.

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FICTION AND NON-FICTIONFICTION AND NON-FICTION

Do you think these pages come from fiction or non-fiction books?Write the answer under each one.

Remember: Fiction is everything that is made up or not real.Non-fiction is everything that is true or real.

Spot

Once upon a time there wasa little cat who had a blackspot on his head. All the othercats made fun of him. It lookedlike he had stuck his head intoa tin of black paint.

Honey Milk

Ingredients:1 bottle of milk1 teaspoon of honey1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

Instructions:1. Pour some milk into a tall glass2. Stir in the honey3. Mix in the nutmeg

Chop: To cut into fine pieces.Cube: To cut into small

squares.Halve: To cut into two equal

parts.Peel: To take off the outer

skin.Stir: To mix

using aspoon.

Feeding your rabbit

Rabbits need dry rabbit mix,

hay, vegetables and water

to keep them healthy. Feed

them 3 different vegetables

a day but do not give them

beans or potato peelings.

Give rabbits fruit as a treat.



FICTION AND NON-FICTIONFICTION AND NON-FICTION

Do you think these pages come from fiction or non-fiction books?Write the answer under each one.

Remember: Fiction is everything that is made up or not real.Non-fiction is everything that is true or real.

Spot

Once upon a time there wasa little cat who had a blackspot on his head. All the othercats made fun of him. It lookedlike he had stuck his head intoa tin of black paint.

Honey Milk

Ingredients:1 bottle of milk1 teaspoon of honey1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

Instructions:1. Pour some milk into a tall glass2. Stir in the honey3. Mix in the nutmeg

Chop: To cut into fine pieces.Cube: To cut into small

squares.Halve: To cut into two equal

parts.Peel: To take off the outer

skin.Stir: To mix

usinga spoon.

Feeding your rabbit

Rabbits need dry rabbit mix,

hay, vegetables and water

to keep them healthy. Feed

them 3 different vegetables

a day but do not give them

beans or potato peelings.

Give rabbits fruit as a treat.

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FICTION • THE LOST DOG

1. Why was Mark very sad?

he was sick he had lost his cat

he had lost his dog he was lonely

2. What was Mark’s dog called?

Timmy Jerry

Lucky Jack

3. How long was Jerry lost for?

one week one day

two weeks three weeks

4. How did this story make you feel?

____________________________________________________________

The Lost Dog

Mark felt very sad. His dog, Jerry,

had been lost for two weeks. He

had put up posters and looked

everywhere he could think of.

Just when he had given up hope,

there was a knock on the door.

Jerry had been found! A very kind

man had seen one of the posters

and brought him home to Mark.



FICTION • THE LOST DOG

1. Why was Mark very sad?

he was sick he was hungry

he had lost his dog he was lonely

2. What was Mark’s dog called?

Timmy Jerry

Lucky Fred

3. How long was Jerry lost for?

one month one day

two weeks one year

4. How did this story make you feel?

sad angry happy

The Lost Dog

Mark felt very sad. His dog, Jerry,

had been lost for two weeks. He

had put up posters and looked

everywhere he could think of.

Just when he had given up hope,

there was a knock on the door.

Jerry had been found! A very kind

man had seen one of the posters

and brought him home to Mark.



FICTION • SUNITA’S BIRTHDAY

1. What did Sunita do on her birthday?

ice-skating swimming

went to the cinema went shopping

2. What did Sunita do when she came home?

went to bed opened her presents

read a book went to school

3. What flavour was Sunita’s cake?

strawberry lemon

chocolate orange

4. How old was Sunita on her birthday?

____________________________________________________________

Sunita’s Birthday

It was Sunita’s birthday. As a treat

her Mum took her ice-skating with

her friends.

When they came home for tea

Sunita opened her presents.

Everyone was having a great time.

Suddenly her Mum came into the

room holding a special chocolate

birthday cake. On the cake were

six red candles!



FICTION • SUNITA’S BIRTHDAY

1. What did Sunita do on her birthday?

ice-skating swimming

2. What did Sunita do when she came home?

went to bed opened her presents

3. What flavour was Sunita’s cake?

strawberry lemon

chocolate orange

4. How old was Sunita on her birthday?

____ ____ ____

Sunita’s Birthday

It was Sunita’s birthday. As a treat

her Mum took her ice-skating with

her friends.

When they came home for tea

Sunita opened her presents.

Everyone was having a great time.

Suddenly her Mum came into the

room holding a special chocolate

birthday cake. On the cake were

six red candles!



FICTION • CHARLIE’S DRUM KIT

1. What does Charlie enjoy doing?

playing ball making music

eating crisps going to town

2. Where did Charlie hum?

in the car at school

on the bus in the garden

3. Where did Charlie find his drum kit?

in the kitchen in the hall

in the bedroom in the garage

4. Who was the drum kit a present from?

____________________________________________________________

Charlie’s Drum Kit

Charlie loved to make music.

He hummed in the car on the way

to school. He tapped out rhythms

on the table.

One day Charlie came home from

school and found a drum kit in

his bedroom. It was a present

from his parents for doing well

at school. “Now I am a real

musician!” he shouted.



FICTION • CHARLIE’S DRUM KIT

1. What does Charlie enjoy doing?

playing ball making music

eating crisps going to town

2. Where did Charlie hum?

in the car at school

on the bus in the garden

3. Where did Charlie find his drum kit?

in the kitchen in the hall

in the bedroom in the garage

4. Who was the drum kit a present from?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Charlie’s Drum Kit

Charlie loved to make music.

He hummed in the car on the way

to school. He tapped out rhythms

on the table.

One day Charlie came home from

school and found a drum kit in

his bedroom. It was a present

from his parents for doing well

at school. “Now I am a real

musician!” he shouted.



FICTION • THE FISHING BOATS

1. Where does Rosa live?

in England in France

in Spain in Portugal

2. What does Rosa do in the morning?

goes shopping watches the boats

goes fishing feeds the birds

3. What is painted on the front of the boats?

____________________________________________________________

4. Why do the birds fly above the boats?

____________________________________________________________

5. What does the word ‘protect’ mean?

____________________________________________________________

The Fishing Boats

Rosa lives in Spain, in a small town

by the sea. Every morning she watches the

fishing boats go out to sea. The boats are

brightly coloured with an eye painted on

the front. The fishermen believe the eye will

protect them at sea and bring them luck.

When the boats come back home the birds

fly above hoping for some fish.

Rosa’s father is a fisherman and she

runs down to meet the boat. If he has been

lucky there will be fish for supper!



FICTION • THE FISHING BOATS

1. Where does Rosa live?

in England in France

in Spain in Portugal

2. What does Rosa do in the morning?

goes shopping watches the boats

goes on a bus feeds the birds

3. What is painted on the front of the boats?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____

4. Why do the birds fly above the boats?The birds fly above the boats to look for ____ ____ ____ ____ .

5. What does the word ‘protect’ mean?

to go fishing to look after

The Fishing Boats

Rosa lives in Spain, in a small town

by the sea. Every morning she watches the

fishing boats go out to sea. The boats are

brightly coloured with an eye painted on

the front. The fishermen believe the eye will

protect them at sea and bring them luck.

When the boats come back home the birds

fly above hoping for some fish.

Rosa’s father is a fisherman and she

runs down to meet the boat. If he has been

lucky there will be fish for supper!



FICTION • A LIFE FAR AWAY

1. Where does Cosi live?

Zambia Nigeria

Gambia South Africa

2. How many sisters and brothers does Cosi have?

____________________________________________________________

3. What does her family grow to take to the market and sell?

____________________________________________________________

4. Why do her parents keep cows?

____________________________________________________________

5. What does Cosi do after school?

____________________________________________________________

A Life Far Away

Cosi lives far away in Nigeria, Africa.

She has three sisters and one brother.

Cosi and her family grow fruit and

vegetables to sell at the local market.

Cosi has a goat called Batu and her

parents keep cows for milk. Cosi goes

to school in her village where her

favourite subject is art. When she

finishes school she helps her parents

with the animals.



FICTION • A LIFE FAR AWAY

A Life Far Away

Cosi lives far away in Nigeria, Africa.

She has three sisters and one brother.

Cosi and her family grow fruit and

vegetables to sell at the local market.

Cosi has a goat called Batu and her

parents keep cows for milk. Cosi goes

to school in her village where her

favourite subject is art. When she

finishes school she helps her parents

with the animals.

1. Where does Cosi live?

Zambia Nigeria

Gambia South Africa

2. How many sisters does Cosi have?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____

3. What does her family grow to take to the market and sell?

Fruit and ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

4. Why do her parents keep cows?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

5. What does Cosi do after school?

goes to the park helps her parents



FICTION • A NEW SUIT FOR SANTA

1. What time of year is it?

Easter New Year

Christmas Diwali

2. What does the word ‘outfit’ mean in the first sentence?

____________________________________________________________

3. Who is Sam talking to?

____________________________________________________________

4. What do you think of Santa’s costume?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. On the back of this sheet draw and colour in a new outfit fora modern Santa. After you have finished tell the class about it.

A New Suit for Santa

“Well, it’s not much of an outfit is it?” Sam said

as he looked at the pictures of Santa on the

Christmas cards. “He should have something

much better to wear than that old, red suit.”

“But that’s what Santa always wears,” replied

Gran. “I don’t see why? How can you come

down a chimney in that?” asked Sam. “Why

don’t you try and draw him something else to

wear then?” said Gran. “Yes I will!” said Sam.

“Now what should he wear?”



FICTION • A NEW SUIT FOR SANTA

1. What time of year is it?

Easter New Year

Christmas Diwali

2. What does the word ‘outfit’ mean in the first sentence?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

3. Who is Sam talking to?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

4. What do you think of Santa’s costume?

old and boring fun and cool

too baggy not cool enough

5. On the back of this sheet draw and colour in a new outfit fora modern Santa. After you have finished tell the class about it.

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A New Suit for Santa

“Well, it’s not much of an outfit is it?” Sam said

as he looked at the pictures of Santa on the

Christmas cards. “He should have something

much better to wear than that old, red suit.”

“But that’s what Santa always wears,” replied

Gran. “I don’t see why? How can you come

down a chimney in that?” asked Sam. “Why

don’t you try and draw him something else to

wear then?” said Gran. “Yes I will!” said Sam.

“Now what should he wear?”



FICTION • THE LITTLE RAINDROP

1. Who is the main character of the story?

the oyster the king

the raindrop the sea

2. What did the raindrop become part of?

____________________________________________________________

3. What was the pearl placed into?

____________________________________________________________

4. What do you think this story is trying to tell us?

That being the biggest is the best.

That anyone no matter how small can

become great.

5. On the back of this sheet draw a picture to go with the story.

The Little Raindrop

One day a raindrop fell from the sky. It landed

in the sea. When the raindrop saw the great

sea around him, he felt sad. “Who am I to be

a part of this great sea?” he said. Just then the

raindrop was swallowed by an oyster.

Many years passed and the raindrop became

part of a beautiful pearl. The pearl was placed

in a crown and worn by a great king. The little

raindrop was proud and happy at last! He had

been made great because he was so humble.



FICTION • THE LITTLE RAINDROP

1. Who is the main character of the story?

the oyster the king

the raindrop the sea

2. What did the raindrop become part of?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

3. What was the pearl placed into?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

4. What do you think this story is trying to tell us?

That being the biggest is the best.

That anyone no matter how small can

become great.

5. On the back of this sheet draw a picture to go with the story.

The Little Raindrop

One day a raindrop fell from the sky. It landed

in the sea. When the raindrop saw the great

sea around him, he felt sad. “Who am I to be

a part of this great sea?” he said. Just then the

raindrop was swallowed by an oyster.

Many years passed and the raindrop became

part of a beautiful pearl. The pearl was placed

in a crown and worn by a great king. The little

raindrop was proud and happy at last! He had

been made great because he was so humble.



FICTION • SUMMERTIME

1. What does the first sentence tell you about the weather?

it was hot it was warm

2. What sounds can be heard?

____________________________________________________________

3. What season is the story set in?

____________________________________________________________

4. Buzzed and purred describe the sounds of the bees andlawnmower. Can you think of any other words that sound liketheir meaning?

____________________________________________________________

5. Complete the final sentence.

____________________________________________________________

Summertime

The sun was burning brightly

in a clear blue sky. The bees

buzzed lazily around the

flowers. I could hear the

distant sound of my two

brothers splashing in the

swimming pool. Somewhere,

a lawnmower purred cutting

the long grass. I looked out of

the window and saw...



FICTION • SUMMERTIME

1. What does the first sentence tell you about the weather?

it was hot it was cold

2. What sounds can be heard?

the lawnmower the window

the brothers the bees

3. What season is the story set in?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

4. Buzzed and purred describe the sounds of the bees andlawnmower. Which of these words sound like their meaning?

jumped hissed

5. Complete the final sentence.

________________________________________________________

Summertime

The sun was burning brightly

in a clear blue sky. The bees

buzzed lazily around the

flowers. I could hear the

distant sound of my two

brothers splashing in the

swimming pool. Somewhere,

a lawnmower purred cutting

the long grass. I looked out of

the window and saw...



FICTION • THE FLUFFY FLOPPY TOY

1. Write what you think happens next?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. What is wrong with his back leg?

____________________________________________________________

3. Who is telling the story?

____________________________________________________________

4. The story is about a toy horse. What other animal could it be?

____________________________________________________________

The Fluffy Floppy Toy

It was raining. Surely she would

come back soon. Sally had only put

me down a few minutes ago as she

went to play on the swings.

Everyone knows I am her best-loved

toy. My fluffy tail isn’t as long as it

used to be and my ears are rather

grubby. Even though my back leg

has a tear in it, I am still her favourite

toy. I’m sure she will be back soon.



FICTION • THE FLUFFY FLOPPY TOY

1. Write what you think happens next?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. What is wrong with his back leg?

It has a ____ ____ ____ ____ in it.

3. Who is telling the story?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

4. The story is about a toy horse. What other animal could it be?

a crocodile a rabbit a frog

The Fluffy Floppy Toy

It was raining. Surely she would

come back soon. Sally had only put

me down a few minutes ago as she

went to play on the swings.

Everyone knows I am her best-loved

toy. My fluffy tail isn’t as long as it

used to be and my ears are rather

grubby. Even though my back leg

has a tear in it, I am still her favourite

toy. I’m sure she will be back soon.



FICTION • A TRIP TO THE SEA

Use the back of this sheet if you need more room for your answers.1. When and where is the story set?

____________________________________________________________

2. What is the writer’s name and who does she imagine she is?

____________________________________________________________

3. Write down three things that people are doing on the beach?

____________________________________________________________

4. Why does the main character want to escape to the rockpools?

____________________________________________________________

A Trip to the Sea

It was a hot Summer day in August. “Come on Hattie, hurry up!” Mum

yelled up the stairs. We all piled into the car for the short journey

down to the beach.

I love going to the beach. I imagine I am exploring a tropical island.

I climb over the rocks to the hidden rock pools. All kinds of strange

creatures live there. Sea monsters and mermaids, and of course

there is me! I am the brave captain of the ship, Lazuli.

My brother thinks I am mad. He would rather build sandcastles and

eat ice-creams. That is my brother for you, he is so annoying!

There were lots of people on the beach, some swimming, some lying

in the sun. There were two boys flying kites, trying to see who could

fly the highest. I just wanted to escape to the quiet of my rockpool

world, away from the people and the noise, and of course my brother!



FICTION • A TRIP TO THE SEA

1. When and where is the story set?

in a town on an island on the beach

2. What is the writer’s name and who does she imagine she is?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ , a captain!

3. Tick the things that Hattie says people are doing on the beach.

swimming flying kites eating hotdogs

4. Why does the main character want to escape to the rockpools?

A Trip to the Sea

It was a hot Summer day in August. “Come on Hattie, hurry up!” Mum

yelled up the stairs. We all piled into the car for the short journey

down to the beach.

I love going to the beach. I imagine I am exploring a tropical island.

I climb over the rocks to the hidden rock pools. All kinds of strange

creatures live there. Sea monsters and mermaids, and of course

there is me! I am the brave captain of the ship, Lazuli.

My brother thinks I am mad. He would rather build sandcastles and

eat ice-creams. That is my brother for you, he is so annoying!

There were lots of people on the beach, some swimming, some lying

in the sun. There were two boys flying kites, trying to see who could

fly the highest. I just wanted to escape to the quiet of my rockpool

world, away from the people and the noise, and of course my brother!

because its noisy because of her brother

because she is tired because she is hot



FICTION • SEQUENCING

All stories need to have structure, a beginning, middle and end.

The beginning - introduces the characters and tells you wherethe story is set.The middle - contains the story and what happens to thecharacters.The end - finishes the story off.

In the boxes write down what order you think this story goes in.

The wolf went into Grandma’s house

and locked her in the cupboard. Then

he dressed in her clothes and got into

her bed before Little Red Riding Hood

arrived.

A

B

C

Little Red Riding Hood soon saw that

it was the wolf in her Grandma’s bed.

She ran to get help as quickly as she

could. A kind woodsman came and

chased the wolf away.

One day a big bad wolf watched Little

Red Riding Hood walking through the

forest. She was going to see her

Grandma. “Hmm, she would be good

to eat!” the wolf said to himself.




What happens next? Sort the sentences into the right order tofinish the story.

It was not going to be a good day. Dan

had to go to the dentist and he hated

going. When he arrived at the dentist’s

surgery he sat in the waiting room

feeling miserable.

“I don’t want to go in,” he said to his

Mum.

Then he heard his name being called.

Dan took a deep breath and went in.

A

B

C

“Don’t worry this won’t hurt,” said the dentist as she looked

inside Dan’s mouth.

D

Dan sat down in the big chair that moved up and down. He was

shaking all over by now.

Dan smiled as he left the room. “Why was I so worried?” he

said to himself as went into the waiting room to meet his Mum.

“All clear there,” said the dentist. “I can see you take good care

of your teeth by brushing them twice a day.”

The right order is...




What happens next? Sort the sentences into the right order tofinish the story.

It was not going to be a good day. Dan

had to go to the dentist and he hated

going. When he arrived at the dentist’s

surgery he sat in the waiting room

feeling miserable.

“I don’t want to go in,” he said to his

Mum.

Then he heard his name being called.

Dan took a deep breath and went in.

A

B

C

“Don’t worry this won’t hurt,” said the dentist as she looked

inside Dan’s mouth.

D

Dan sat down in the big chair that moved up and down. He was

shaking all over by now.

Dan smiled as he left the room. “Why was I so worried?” he

said to himself as went into the waiting room to meet his Mum.

“All clear there,” said the dentist. “I can see you take good care

of your teeth by brushing them twice a day.”

The right order is...

B



FICTION • SETTINGS

All stories need to have a setting. Settings are where and when

a story takes place.

Here is the start of three stories. Write down the setting for each.

A long, long time ago before there were cars

or aeroplanes, there lived a great King. His

castle was on a beautiful island which could

only be reached by boat.

It was 8 o’clock on a Monday morning. The

busy London traffic was as at a standstill.

Jumat was going to be late for school again.

A car had broken down in front of them.

It was the year 2026. The new space ship

landed at the space station on the Moon.

The captain opened the doors and floated

out into the night sky.

When? __________________________________________________

Where? __________________________________________________

When? __________________________________________________

Where? __________________________________________________

When? __________________________________________________

Where? __________________________________________________



FICTION • SETTINGS

All stories need to have a setting. Settings are where and when

a story takes place.

Here is the start of three stories. Write down the setting for each.

A long time ago before there were cars or

aeroplanes, there lived a great King. He lived

on a beautiful island which could only be

reached by boat.

It was 8 o’clock on a Monday morning. The

busy London traffic was as at a standstill.

Jumat was going to be late for school again.

A car had broken down in front of them.

It was the year 2026. The new space ship

landed at the space station on the Moon.

The captain opened the doors and floated

out into the night sky.

When? ____ ____’ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Where? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

When? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ time ago

Where? On an ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

When? ____ ____ ____ ____

Where? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____



FICTION • CHARACTERS

All stories have different characters.Characters are the people or animals in the story.

Here is the start of the story of Princess Poppiana. It describeswhat she is like.

Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle.

She was very kind to everyone she met

and everyone liked her. The Princess

always tried to help other people. Making

other people happy made the Princess

happy too. When she smiled all the people

around her wanted to smile too.

See how changing just a few of the words changes the Princess!

In the blank spaces below put a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.

Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle. She

was very _________ to everyone she met and

_________ liked her. The Princess _________

tried to help other people. Making other people

_________ made the Princess _________ too.

When she _________ all the people around her

wanted to _________ too.





Here is the start of the story of Princess Poppiana. It describeswhat she is like.

Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle.

She was very kind to everyone she met

and everyone liked her. The Princess

always tried to help other people. Making

other people happy made the Princess

happy too. When she smiled all the people

around her wanted to smile too.

See how changing just a few of the words changes the Princess!

In the blank spaces below pick a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.

Princess Poppiana lived in a great castle. She

was very _________ to everyone she met and

_________ liked her. The Princess _________


_________ made the Princess _________ too.

When she _________ all the people around her


mean sad frown never frowned nobody sad





Here is the start of the story of Prince Poppletof. It describeswhat he is like.

Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He

was very kind to everyone he met and

everyone liked him. The Prince always tried

to help other people. Making other people

happy made the Prince happy too. When

he smiled all the people around him wanted

to smile too.

See how changing just a few of the words changes the Prince!

In the blank spaces below put a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.

Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He was

very _________ to everyone he met and

_________ liked him. The Prince _________


_________ made the Prince _________ too.

When he _________ all the people around him






Here is the start of the story of Prince Poppletof. It describeswhat he is like.

Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He

was very kind to everyone he met and

everyone liked him. The Prince always tried

to help other people. Making other people

happy made the Prince happy too. When

he smiled all the people around him wanted

to smile too.

See how changing just a few of the words changes the Prince!

In the blank spaces below pick a wordwith the opposite meaning to the wordin bold in the story above.

Prince Poppletof lived in a great castle. He was

very _________ to everyone he met and

_________ liked him. The Prince _________


_________ made the Prince _________ too.

When he _________ all the people around him


mean sad frown never frowned nobody sad



FICTION • RIDDLES

A riddle is a puzzle using words and sentences.Read the sentences below to work out what is being described.Draw the answer.

I can be on or off.

I help you to see in the dark.

I can be carried.

I come in many sizes.

I need batteries to work.

I am a ________________ .

I have four legs and a tail.

I have whiskers.

I like fish to eat.

I come in different colours.

I am a ________________ .

I am cold.

I light up when you open me.

I keep food fresh.

I can be found in the kitchen.

I am a ________________ .

I have hands but can’t feel.

I am a ________________ .

I have an eye but can’t see.

I am a ________________ .



FICTION • RIDDLES

A riddle is a puzzle using words and sentences.Read the sentences below to work out what is being described.Draw the answer.

I can be on or off.

I help you to see in the dark.

I can be carried.

I come in many sizes.

I need batteries to work.

I am a ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ .

I have four legs and a tail.

I have whiskers.

I like fish to eat.

I come in different colours.

I am a ____ ____ ____ .

I am cold.

I light up when you open me.

I keep food fresh.

I can be found in the kitchen.

I am a ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ .

I have hands but can’t feel.

I am a c ___ ___ ___ k .

I have an eye but can’t see.

I am a ___ ___ ___ ___ le.



FICTION • TONGUE TWISTERS

1. What did the tutor toot?

____________________________________________________________

2. What did the tutor try to do?

____________________________________________________________

3. Did the two talk to their tutor?

____________________________________________________________

4. Use these words to try and write a tongue twister.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Tongue twisters are words that are difficult to say quicklybecause they have many similar sounds. Many of the words startwith the same letter.

Here is a short tongue twister. Try saying it to yourself.Selfish seafish, selfish seafish, selfish seafish.Now read this tongue twister and answer the questions.

A tutor who tooted a flute,

tried to tutor two tooters to toot.

Said the two to their tutor,

“Is it harder to toot,

or to tutor two tooters to toot?”

sport shop short Sam’s socks stocks




1. What did the tutor toot?

a trumpet a flute a horn

2. What did the tutor try to do?

tutor two tooters toot two tooters

3. Did the two talk to their tutor?

No Yes

4. Use these words to try and write a tongue twister.

Sam’s _____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Tongue twisters are words that are difficult to say quicklybecause they have many similar sounds. Many of the words startwith the same letter.

Here is a short tongue twister. Try saying it to yourself.Selfish seafish, selfish seafish, selfish seafish.Now read this tongue twister and answer the questions.

A tutor who tooted a flute,

tried to tutor two tooters to toot.

Said the two to their tutor,

“Is it harder to toot,

or to tutor two tooters to toot?”

sport shop short Sam’s socks stocks




1. What was wrong with the butter?

____________________________________________________________

2. What is the main characters name?

____________________________________________________________

3. What was she trying to make?

____________________________________________________________

4. What did she do?

____________________________________________________________

5. In then end, was the batter bitter or not?

____________________________________________________________

Betty Botter had some butter,

“But,” she said, “this butter’s bitter.

If I bake this bitter butter,

it would make my batter bitter.

But a bit of better butter

would make my batter better.”

So she bought a bit of butter,

better than her bitter butter,

and she baked it in her batter,

and the batter was not bitter.

So it was better Betty Botter

bought a bit of better butter.




1. What was wrong with the butter?

it was tasty it was bitter it was runny

2. What is the main characters name?

Betty Butter Butter Botter Betty Botter

3. What was she trying to make?

batter gravy biscuits

4. What did she do?

stopped bought new used the bitter

cooking butter butter

5. In then end, was the batter bitter or not?

____________________________________________________________

Betty Botter had some butter,

“But,” she said, “this butter’s bitter.

If I bake this bitter butter,

it would make my batter bitter.

But a bit of better butter

would make my batter better.”

So she bought a bit of butter,

better than her bitter butter,

and she baked it in her batter,

and the batter was not bitter.

So it was better Betty Botter

bought a bit of better butter.



FICTION • POETRY

1. Where did the spider climb?

____________________________________________________________

2. What was the weather like in the second line?

____________________________________________________________

3. What happened to him in the second line?

____________________________________________________________

4. What was the weather like in the third line?

____________________________________________________________

5. What happened to him in the last line?

____________________________________________________________

Poems often, but not always use rhyme. Words that rhymecontain the same sound.

Here are two examples of words that rhyme.dog rhymes with log mash rhymes with cash

Read this little poem and circle the words that rhyme.

Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the water spout

Down came the rain and washed the spider out.

Out came the sun and dried up all the rain

And Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.



FICTION • POETRY

1. Where did the spider climb?

Up the ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

2. What was the weather like in the second line?

It was ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

3. What happened to him in the second line?

He got ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

4. What was the weather like in the third line?

It was ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

5. What happened to him in the last line?

he went he dried he climbed up the

home out water spout again

Poems often, but not always use rhyme. Words that rhymecontain the same sound.

Here are two examples of words that rhyme.dog rhymes with log mash rhymes with cash

Read this little poem and circle the words that rhyme.

Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the water spout

Down came the rain and washed the spider out.

Out came the sun and dried up all the rain

And Itsy Bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.



FICTION • POETRY

1. Who wrote the poem?

____________________________________________________________

2. What was the weather like?

____________________________________________________________

3. Who danced around because it was so funny?

____________________________________________________________

4. What animals were in the pond with Daddy?

____________________________________________________________

5. Did you like the poem? Tell the class why.

Daddy Fell into the Pond

a poem by Alfred Noyes

Everyone grumbled. The sky was grey.

We had nothing to do and nothing to say.

We were nearing the end of a dismal day,

And then there seemed to be nothing beyond,

Then, Daddy fell into the pond!

And everyone’s face grew merry and bright,

And Timothy danced for sheer delight.

“Give me the camera, quick, oh quick!

He’s crawling out of the duckweed!” Click!

Then the gardener suddenly slapped his knee,

And doubled up, shaking silently,

And the ducks all quacked as if they were daft,

And it sounded as if the old drake laughed.

Oh, there wasn’t a thing that didn’t respond

When, Daddy fell into the pond!



FICTION • POETRY

1. Who wrote the poem?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

2. What colour was the sky?

____ ____ ____ ____

3. Who danced around because it was so funny?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

4. What animals were in the pond with Daddy?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____

5. Did you like the poem? Tell the class why.

Daddy Fell into the Pond

a poem by Alfred Noyes

Everyone grumbled. The sky was grey.

We had nothing to do and nothing to say.

We were nearing the end of a dismal day,

And then there seemed to be nothing beyond,

Then, Daddy fell into the pond!

And everyone’s face grew merry and bright,

And Timothy danced for sheer delight.

“Give me the camera, quick, oh quick!

He’s crawling out of the duckweed!” Click!

Then the gardener suddenly slapped his knee,

And doubled up, shaking silently,

And the ducks all quacked as if they were daft,

And it sounded as if the old drake laughed.

Oh, there wasn’t a thing that didn’t respond

When, Daddy fell into the pond!



FICTION • PLAYS

1. What is the room like?

____________________________________________

2. The furniture is old and dusty. What is this part of?

the directions the speech the setting

3. Who are the two characters?

____________________________________________________________

4. What happens to make Joe shiver?

____________________________________________________________

5. What do you think Dad says next?

____________________________________________________________

(The room is cold and spooky. There is old, dusty furniture everywhere.)

Joe I didn’t know Grandad’s house was so old. All the furniture

needs a good clean.

Dad The house has been in the family for hundreds of years.

(The door creaks. Joe shivers.)

Joe I wouldn’t want to live here! I think it is haunted Dad.

Dad Well now you come to mention it... when I was young...

(A loud noise bangs above them. Dad stops and looks up.)

A play is a story that is performed by a group of people.The people are called the cast.

The 'setting' and 'directions' of plays are written in italic letterslike this. The names of the different characters are written in bold

letters like this. Here is a small part from a play.



FICTION • PLAYS

1. What is the room like?

___ ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

2. The furniture is old and dusty. What is this part of?

the directions the speech the setting

3. Who are the two characters?

___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ ___

4. What happens to make Joe shiver?

The ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

5. What do you think Dad says next?

I had tea here! I think I saw a ghost!

(The room is cold and spooky. There is old, dusty furniture everywhere.)

Joe I didn’t know Grandad’s house was so old. All the furniture

needs a good clean.

Dad The house has been in the family for hundreds of years.

(The door creaks. Joe shivers.)

Joe I wouldn’t want to live here! I think it is haunted Dad.

Dad Well now you come to mention it... when I was young...

(A loud noise bangs above them. Dad stops and looks up.)

A play is a story that is performed by a group of people.The people are called the cast.

The 'setting' and 'directions' of plays are written in italic letterslike this. The names of the different characters are written in bold

letters like this. Here is a small part from a play.



FICTION • AN EXTRACT FROM A PLAY

1. What is the weather like?

____________________________________________

2. Why has Harry got a new bicycle?

____________________________________________________________

3. What colour is the bicycle?

____________________________________________________________

4. What kind of dog runs out in front of Harry?

____________________________________________________________

5. What does Harry do when he sees the dog?

____________________________________________________________

6. What do you think happens next?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

(It is a cold, clear day. Harry is on the path trying out his new bicycle.)

Sam I like your new bike Harry. The green colour is really cool.

Harry I got it for my birthday last week.

(Harry cycles past Sam. Suddenly a big black dog runs out into the path.)

Sam Look out Harry!

Harry Help!

(Harry swerves to miss the dog and falls off.)

Harry Ouch! I think I’ve broken my arm!



FICTION • AN EXTRACT FROM A PLAY

1. What is the weather like?

___ ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

2. Why has Harry got a new bicycle?

Because he just had his ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

3. What colour is the bicycle?

___ ___ ___ ___ ___

4. What kind of dog runs out in front of Harry?

A ___ ___ ___ , ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .

5. What does Harry do when he sees the dog?

He ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ to miss the ___ ___ ___ .

6. What do you think happens next?

he has a drink Sam helps him

the dog runs off Harry is fine

(It is a cold, clear day. Harry is on the path trying out his new bicycle.)

Sam I like your new bike Harry. The green colour is really cool.

Harry I got it for my birthday last week.

(Harry cycles past Sam. Suddenly a big, black dog runs out into the path.)

Sam Look out Harry!

Harry Help!

(Harry swerves to miss the dog and falls off.)

Harry Ouch! I think I’ve broken my arm!

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