Boost Key Stage 2 reading comprehension skills

Why reading comprehension skills matter

If children are reading words but not understanding them, they will not be getting as much enjoyment from reading as they should. Their reading comprehension skills need a boost.

Learning to ‘read between the lines’ will produce that light bulb moment as children start to use inference and become active readers.

A road has been closed on your way to school. Why? What has happened?

Combining evidence with knowledge and experience helps us to reach a logical conclusion – we infer what has happened.

Using inference pushes children to become active readers. They imagine themselves as part of the story, digging deeper to make sense of the author’s meaning.

This set of four books gives you everything you need to boost reading comprehension skills in Years 5 and 6.

Use these engaging texts to inspire confident, independent, skilled readers and achieve real KS2 reading success. Each book focuses on a different text type—non-fiction, contemporary fiction, classic fiction, and classic poetry—offering high-quality extracts with structured, curriculum-linked questions.

Key Benefits:

Supports all teachers: Perfect for NQTs, early-career teachers, or experienced staff expanding classroom resources.

Curriculum-ready: All extracts are linked to KS2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum.

Varied texts: Includes non-fiction, contemporary and classic fiction, plus poetry to engage all learners.

Skill development: Helps pupils tackle complex vocabulary, understand authorial techniques, and build reading stamina.

SATs and 11+ preparation: Structured activities familiarise children with question types used in national assessments.

Teacher-friendly guidance: Tips for teaching, embedding texts into English lessons, and supporting home learning.

Flexible use: Ideal for guided reading, whole-class teaching, tutoring, or homeschooling.

Find out more about the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills – Years 5-6 set

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