Bring Bonfire Night to life in your KS1-lower kS2 classroom with this exciting Reading Comprehension Pack, designed to build understanding, fluency, and vocabulary through relatable, fictional stories to engage your pupils.

This printable pack includes 8 short fictional stories based on Bonfire Night celebrations, fireworks, and family fun — written specially for Year 1 and Year 2 learners.

Ready-to-use | Fun | Creative learning | Print & Go | Perfect for classroom or home learning

The stories in the sheets include:
1- The big bonfire
2- The scared puppy
3- The last sparkler
4- The loudest bang
5- Where’s my Sparkler
6- The night without fireworks
7- Granddad’s bonfire memory
8- Tom’s toffee apple trouble
Each comprehension sheet features:

• A short, child-friendly story (Short paragraphs)
• 3 questions + 2 fill in the blanks
• Simple, decodable language ideal for early readers
• Topics include firework displays, bonfire safety, toffee apples, sparklers, and community celebrations
• Black-and-white layout for easy printing

Teachers can use these for:

• Bonfire Night literacy sparking interest in pupils by using these fictionally realistic stories
• November literacy lessons
• Guided reading and comprehension practice
• Morning work or homework tasks
• Home learning activities

What’s Inside:

• 8 KS1 comprehension worksheets
• Fictional and creative stories
• Focus on reading skills and understanding
• PDF format — ready to print and use instantly
• Perfect for Bonfire Night week or the Autumn term to keep learners engaged and excited about reading!

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Don’t miss my other KS1 Bonfire Night reading comprehension sheets --available now in my TES shop!