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20 August 2026

This engaging Year 5/6 reading comprehension resource explores our solar system and the incredible objects that travel around the Sun. The non-fiction text introduces pupils to the eight planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets and gravity, while explaining how the solar system formed and why the Sun is so important.

Pupils learn about the rocky inner planets, giant outer planets, planetary orbits, the asteroid belt, the Kuiper Belt and space exploration. The text also introduces scientific vocabulary including nuclear fusion, terrestrial planets, ellipses, atmosphere and gravity.

Perfect for KS2 science lessons, English lessons, space topics or non-fiction reading practice, this Year 5/6 reading comprehension supports key skills including retrieval, inference, vocabulary development, identifying main ideas and summarising.

What’s Included:

2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress

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Solar System Mega Bundle | KS2 Earth & Space | Science, Reading & Writing | Year 5/6

Teach Our Solar System with this comprehensive KS2 Science and English Mega Bundle, ideal for Year 5 and Year 6. Pupils explore the Sun, eight planets, moons, asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, orbits and gravity while developing key skills in reading comprehension, non-fiction reading, explanation writing, vocabulary, speaking and listening. What's included? * Reading Comprehension Pack – differentiated texts and questions, audio support, worksheets, answers, lesson plans and 40+ presentation slides * Explanation Writing Unit – model text, 16 pupil worksheets, 110+ presentation slides and a 10-day teaching sequence * Learning Journal – printable templates, vocabulary, discussion prompts, listening comprehension and explainer video * Classroom Display Pack – 18 science posters, vocabulary, definitions, fact files, research activities and display materials * Assembly Pack – 12+ slides, detailed teacher notes, quiz, reflection and follow-up activities * Puzzles & Posters – wordsearch, crossword, black-and-white activities, display posters and answer keys * Perfect for KS2 Earth and Space, Solar System lessons, Year 5 science, Year 6 science, reading comprehension, explanation writing, cross-curricular English, vocabulary development, guided reading, independent work, displays, homework and extension activities. A flexible collection of print and digital Solar System resources designed to save planning time while developing pupils’ scientific knowledge and literacy skills.

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Our Solar System | Reading Comprehension & Explanation Writing Bundle | Year 5/6

Explore Our Solar System while developing reading comprehension and explanation writing with this complete KS2 Science and English bundle. Pupils learn about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, orbits and gravity through an engaging non-fiction text before using their knowledge to produce their own explanation writing. What's Included Reading Pack * 2-page non-fiction text * Comprehension questions * “Just Tick It” differentiated activity * Mixed-up questions * 40+ slide, 5-session teaching presentation * Presentation-linked worksheets * 5-day lesson plan * Audio/read-along support * Answers * Black-and-white worksheets * Assessment tracker Writing Pack * 10 sequenced writing lessons * WAGOLL/model text * 110+ teaching slides * 16 pupil worksheets * Colour and black-and-white versions * UK and US versions * Sentence stems and writing scaffolds * Answer sheets * Grammar focus including conjunctions, expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials and compound/complex sentences Ideal for Year 5/6 Science, Earth and Space, KS2 reading comprehension, explanation writing, guided reading, intervention and cross-curricular Science and English lessons.

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