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Why Do We Have Day and Night? | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

Why Do We Have Day and Night? | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

Subject: English

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

16 August 2026

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Explore one of Earth’s most fascinating natural patterns with Why Do We Have Day and Night?—a clear and engaging explanation text for 4th and 5th Grade science. This non-fiction resource explains how the rotation of the Earth causes day and night, changing shadows, time zones, and patterns of light around the globe.

Perfect for deepening understanding of Earth’s movements and natural rhythms. Inspire learners with the science behind sunrise, sunset, and our daily cycle of light and dark.

What’s Included:
2 Pages of 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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Day and Night Mega Bundle | KS2 Science & English | Reading, Writing & Activities

Teach **Day and Night** with this comprehensive **KS2 Science and English Mega Bundle**, ideal for **Year 5 and Year 6**. Pupils explore **Earth’s rotation, why we have day and night, shadows, time zones, light and darkness** while developing key skills in **reading comprehension, non-fiction reading, explanation writing, vocabulary, speaking and listening**. ### What's included? * **Reading Comprehension Pack** – texts, differentiated questions, audio support, worksheets, answers and teaching presentation * **Explanation Writing Unit** – model text, worksheets, 110+ presentation slides and 10-day teaching sequence * **Learning Journal** – printable templates, vocabulary, discussion, listening comprehension and explainer video * **Classroom Display Pack** – 18 science posters, vocabulary, fact files, research tasks and display materials * **Assembly Pack** – 12+ slides, teacher notes, quiz, reflection and follow-up activities * **Puzzles & Posters** – wordsearch, crossword, black-and-white activities, posters and answer keys Perfect for **KS2 science, Earth and space, 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 resources** designed to save planning time while developing pupils' scientific knowledge and literacy skills.

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Day and Night | Reading Comprehension & Explanation Writing Bundle | Year 5/6

Teach **day and night, the Earth’s rotation and explanation writing** with this complete **Year 5/6 Reading & Writing Bundle**. Pupils explore **why day and night occur, how the Earth rotates on its axis, changing shadows, time zones and daylight around the world** while developing reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and explanation writing skills. This cross-curricular **Science + English bundle** combines a complete reading comprehension pack with a structured writing unit. ## What’s Included ### Reading Pack * 2-page non-fiction text * Reading comprehension questions * “Just Tick It” differentiated activity * Extension tasks * 40+ slide teaching presentation * 5-day lesson plan * Audio/read-along support * Answer keys * Assessment tracker ### Writing Pack * 10 sequenced explanation writing lessons * 130+ teaching slides * Detailed teacher lesson plans * WAGOLL/model text * Printable pupil worksheets * UK and US versions * Colour and black-and-white options * Writing frames, sentence stems and vocabulary support * Planning, shared writing, independent writing and editing tasks * Grammar focus including expanded noun phrases, conjunctions and adverbials The writing unit follows a clear **Understand → Practise → Apply** approach, helping pupils move from reading and analysing a model text to planning and independently writing their own explanation. ## Perfect For * Year 5 and Year 6 * Earth and Space Science * Day and Night Topics * Reading Comprehension * Explanation Writing * Non-fiction Writing * Science and English Integration * Guided Reading * Intervention * Whole-Class or Small-Group Teaching **You May Also Like:** [Why Do We Have Day & Night? | Assembly & Notes](/teaching-resource/resource-13540052) [Why Do We Have Day & Night? | Reading Comprehension](/teaching-resource/resource-13297810) [Why Do We Have Day & Night? | Puzzles & Posters](/teaching-resource/resource-13540061) [Why Do We Have Day & Night? | Learning Journal](/teaching-resource/resource-13540309) [Why Do We Have Day & Night? | Bulletin Board](/teaching-resource/resource-13540653) [Why Do We Have Day & Night? | Explanation Writing](/teaching-resource/resource-13337423) Huge Savings: [Why Do We Have Day & Night? | Mega Pack Bundle](/teaching-resource/resource-13540978) Check out my FREE resources Free Supporting Video A short, child-friendly video is available to support this lesson and reinforce key ideas. Bitesize Education on YouTube If you have questions, do not hesitate to email me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Followers receive new product alerts and discounts on new releases!

£14.44

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