Climb aboard a ghostly ship that sails through the night sky, carrying secrets, shimmering constellations, and celestial riddles. Follow Lucas’s journey as he meets mysterious starry creatures, solves magical riddles, and discovers that courage, imagination, and clever thinking are the true treasures of any adventure.

This differentiated comprehension pack contains an original story (The Ship That Sailed the Stars), written specifically for Key Stage 2 learners, modelling key grammar and composition targets naturally within the narrative. A glossary, differentiated (HA, MA, LA) comprehension questions, and full answer sheets are also included — an ideal resource for whole-class teaching, guided reading, or independent work.

What’s Included:
• An original story (The Ship That Sailed the Stars), written specifically for Key Stage 2 learners, with rich vocabulary and descriptive detail
• Glossary tailored to support comprehension
• Differentiated comprehension questions (HA, MA, LA)
• Complete answer sheet for all questions
• Editable Word and PDF formats included

Key Features:
• Engaging, original narrative full of magic, adventure, and suspense
• Differentiated for a wide range of KS2 learners
• Vocabulary support through the glossary
• Flexible for use in whole-class lessons, small groups, homework, or enrichment tasks

Curriculum Links:
• Reading comprehension: retrieval, inference, explanation, comparison, and evaluation
• Cross-curricular links to literacy and creative writing (themes of courage, imagination, problem-solving, and perseverance)

Perfect For:
• Guided reading groups with mixed abilities
• Differentiated comprehension practice in KS2
• Cross-curricular English lessons exploring themes of imagination, bravery, and moral choices
• Homework, intervention, or enrichment activities