Reading Comprehension Templates for Teachers
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Comparing Characters - Graphic Organisers
Encourage your students to compare story characters with this set of differentiated graphic organisers that can be used with any text.
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Readers' Theatre - Itsy Bitsy Spider Read and Retell Activity
Engage young readers in texts with a dramatic reading of “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” and accompanying story retelling activity.
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Onomatopoeia Poems Poster and Templates
Use this onomatopoeia poem poster and accompanying template to teach your students how to write an onomatopoeia poem.
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Character Adjective Concertina Template – Blank
Learn how adjectives can be used to describe a character's appearance and personality with a hands-on craft activity aligned to the English curriculum.
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Book an Adventure Craft - Suitcase Book Review
Boost reading comprehension skills with a Book an Adventure Craft to engage young readers during Children’s Book Week.
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Fact and Opinion Graphic Organiser
Use this fact and opinion graphic organiser to get your students writing facts and opinions for a variety of topics.
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Free Making Predictions When Reading Journal
Encourage deeper thinking with this Making Predictions When Reading Journal template.
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Making Predictions Before, During, After Reading Bookmark
Support student comprehension with these Making Predictions Before, During and After Bookmarks.
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Making an Inference – Graphic Organiser Pack
Use these graphic organisers with your students when teaching them how to use text evidence to make inferences.
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Nonfiction Summary Checklist
Give your students a checklist when summarising nonfiction texts to make sure they include everything required.
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Reading Response Journal – Comprehension Templates
A journal with comprehension sheets designed for students to study texts.
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Character Traits Graphic Organiser
Describe the most notable mental and moral qualities of a real or fictional person.
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Book Report Mini Book
Have students write about their favourite literature with this fun-sized mini-book.
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Reader Response Journal for Literature
Help students think critically about key story elements such as character, plot and theme with this 22-page reader response journal set.
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Free Author’s Purpose Handout
Use this Author’s Purpose Handout in the form of a brochure to explore the different reasons authors write.
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Author’s Purpose Graphic Organiser Pack
Explore the purpose of an author's writing with these Author's Purpose Graphic Organisers.
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Rio de Janeiro - Reading Comprehension Activities
Take your students on a trip to Rio de Janeiro with engaging reading comprehension activities and Carnival Mask template.
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5 Finger Retell Graphic Organisers
Help students sort out their thoughts during retelling with this set of three 5 finger retelling graphic organisers.
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Grandparents' Day Activity - Simile Spinner Craft
Show Grandma and Grandpa how awesome they are with a Grandparents’ Day Craft filled with super similes!
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Main Idea Exit Tickets
Check for understanding of the main idea and supporting detail with these exit tickets.
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Story Settings - Graphic Organisers
Encourage your students to write and draw about story settings with this set of differentiated graphic organisers.
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Design Your Own Book Cover Template
Design a new book cover and summarise a book using this one-page, printable template.
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Summarising a Story Flipbook
A template for students to use when summarising a story.
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Reading Detectives Bookmarks
8 colourful reading detective bookmarks to use during guided reading sessions in the classroom.
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Poetry Analysis Template
A 1 page template for students to use when analysing a poem.
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Concepts About Print Assessment Checklists
Use these concepts of print assessment checklists to check all aspects of print are understood.
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Writing Style Graphic Organiser
Get your class exploring writing style with this two-page graphic organiser, which enables students to track an author’s choices throughout a text.
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Historical Context in Literature Graphic Organiser
Support students to explore historical context in literature with this two-page graphic organiser that helps them record key historical details from a piece of literature.
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Comparing and Contrasting Texts Graphic Organisers
Support students in comparing and contrasting texts with this versatile set of graphic organisers designed to deepen comprehension and enhance classroom discussions.
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Retelling Stories Paper Chains Template
Get crafty with this fun retelling stories activity where students use paper chains to create a chain for a story they have read in class.
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Retelling Stories Wheel Template
Explore story retells with this engaging story retell wheel template.
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Retelling Caterpillar Writing Template
Help students break down their retells with this cute caterpillar writing template.