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Learning Outcomes
To have seen, understood, and practiced specific SATs-style guided reading questions.
Duration
1 hour
Overview
This SATs-style English reading paper is perfect for KS2 pupils, especially those curious about trains and the people who work on the railways.
From a day in the life of a train driver to an inspiring rail career interview, this resource combines poetry, non-fiction, and a classic story extract to keep readers on track.
Includes:
- A lively non-fiction piece about driving a modern train
- A behind-the-scenes interview with a rail industry worker
- A reflective railway-themed poem
- An exciting extract from The Railway Children
Designed to reflect the length and format of current SATs papers, with a mix of question types and a handy teacher answer sheet.
Curriculum Links
KS2 English
- Providing reasoned justification for views
- Retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction
- Distinguish between statements of fact and opinion.
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How to get there
This resource is designed to be delivered in a classroom. However, if you would like to visit a station or travel by train with your class, please use either of the options below to help plan your journey.
