KS2 ENGLISH: COMPREHENSION
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KEY STAGE 2 ENGLISH IS EASY – COMPREHENSION
Key Stage 2 English Is Easy – English Comprehension is a FUN and UNIQUE guide for any children who want to score highly in their English SATs.
This guide is packed full of parental guidance, key terms and definitions, examples and information and lots of practice questions for you and your child to work through, at a pace that suits you.
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ENGLISH COMPREHENSION – WHAT TO EXPECT
In the English Comprehension assessment, children will be given 3 passages, of which they must answer questions in relation to each passage.
These passages can be anything, and won’t be known until the child sits the paper. However, the best way to practice for such questions is to undergo similar practice questions to ensure your child improves their comprehension.
The passages can be literature based on any of the following:
FICTION
There are many different types of fiction:
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Horror
- Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
- Mystery
- Realistic
- Historical
- Folktales
- Adventure
- Sports
- Humour
- Classics
NON-FICTION
Non-fiction is writing based on facts and real-life events. This provides readers with information that should be taken as factual and accurate.
There are many different types of texts that are non-fiction:
- Instruction texts
- Explanation texts
- Persuasive texts
- Discussion texts
- Recount texts
- Non-chronological texts
POETRY
Poetry is another form of literary writing.
Poems are often written to express feelings, thoughts of ideas. The subject of the poem will depend on what type of poem it is.
Below is a list of the types of poems you will be expected to know for your Key Stage 2 English SATs.
- Sonnet
- Narrative
- Tanka
- Limerick
- Cinquain
- Couple
- Haiku
- Acrostic
- Ode
- Free verse
PLAYS
A play is a form of literature that is written by a playwright, which is intended to be performed on stage, radio, TV or film.
The layout of a script is really important. Apart from looking aesthetically pleasing, it needs to be clear and look like a play script.
Two main features of a play include:
- Character dialogue;
- Stage directions.
A play is broken up into different scenes. These scenes act similarly to chapters in a book.
The scenes also allow for intermission, so that the audience (if being performed lived) can have a short break.
These scenes make up an act.
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- A breakdown of types of comprehension – this revision guide recaps information regarding fiction, non-fiction, poetry and play texts.
- Lots of PRACTICE questions – this guide contains lots and lots of sample questions, using a range of passages to widen your child’s knowledge.
- Fun loving characters – our Key Stage 2 guides introduce our superhero characters which are used to make English more interactive and demonstrate when important tips are being given.
- Answers to every question – we have provided all of the answers, so you and your child can work through the booklet together and see which questions they are getting right and which ones they need to work on.
- Interaction – this revision guide continuously gets your child’s mind working in different ways to understand the basics of English comprehension.
Sample KS2 English Questions
To help you get a better understanding of what the English SAT involves, let’s take a quick look at a few sample questions.
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KS2 English Test Practice Questions
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 01
…He opened his eyes, pupils dilated. They were so intense that even a gust of air would not make him blink. Slowly, Freddie reached into his pocket and pulled out what appeared to be a torch. With his eyes still transfixed, he clicked the button. After a few seconds, he clicked it again.
Now stood there, was a man all in green; a long, silk cape which hovered above the floor, an eye mask that made his eyes look as black as coal and boots that, although appeared to look ‘normal’, had hidden features that placed him in a very strong position against all odds.
“It’s time…It’s time to get back to solving crime!” Freddie had not realised how loud he said this, and caused everyone to come to a complete silence.
He grinned slightly and said “I’ve got this…”
The author uses a simile in the extract. What are the exact words of the simile?
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 02
Discovering Dinosaurs by How2Become.
TRICERATOPS
The name Triceratops can be broken down into two – ‘tri’ meaning three, and ‘ceratops’ meaning horned face.
These dinosaurs lived in the late Cretaceous Period. It required its three horns in order to protect themselves from predators. These herbivores were about 8 metres in length and 3 metres in height. The skull of a Triceratops could grow to an astonishing 2 metres in length.
The dinosaur had strong stubby legs to support their heavy bodies. They had a sharp, parrot-like beak and a bony frill which acted as a guard to support their necks.
What does ‘Triceraptor’ mean? How does this dinosaur use this to their advantage?
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 03
There once was a turtle named Joe,
Considered the slowest of the slow.
He entered the race,
With slow as his pace,
On your marks, get set, go!
Describe the rhythm of this poem.
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 04
Extract from Blaze and the Crystal Diadem by How2Become.
ACT I SCENE IV
[Enter BLAZE and Preston. Blaze is a boy no older than 15 but is known for all manners of trouble. Flickers of yellows, oranges and reds pour from his hands in anger and frustration. Preston is a sweet, polite boy who’s aim is to make the world a safer place].
BLAZE. Remember me! For I am your own worst enemy. You stand no chance against the Almighty Blaze.
PRESTON. It’s not too late Blaze. You can stop all of this now. Don’t make it any worse for yourself.
What do the colours in this extract symbolise?
ANSWERS
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 01
“His eyes look as black as coal.”
A simile is used to describe one thing and comparing it to the likes of another.
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 02
The name ‘Triceraptor’ can be broken down into two parts. ‘Tri’ means three. ‘Keraptors’ means horn faced. Therefore, this type of dinosaur is known for their three horns on their head. This type of dinosaur uses its three horns as a way of protecting themselves from predators.
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 03
The poem uses rhyming words to create a beat. The last word of the first, second and last line rhyme. The third and fourth line rhyme.
KS2 ENGLISH QUESTION 04
The colours red, orange and yellow indicate an inferno, flames/fire. This suggests that there is conflict in the narrative. It suggests anger, pain or even death.
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