Climb onto a mysterious train that glides through the night, carrying secrets, shadows, and a hidden vault of courage. Follow Maya’s journey as she discovers a golden key, faces a sinister passenger, and learns that the greatest treasure lies not in power, but in bravery.

This differentiated comprehension pack contains an original story (The Midnight Train), 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 Midnight Train), 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 suspense and mystery
• 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, choices, and character growth)

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