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Superheroes Reading Comprehension

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Superheroes Reading Comprehension

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🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

We Are Learning To: Read and understand a story about superheroes

📖 Read the Story

Captain Thunder

Captain Thunder is a superhero who lives in London. He has special powers. He can fly very fast through the sky. He can also make loud thunder sounds with his hands.

Captain Thunder wears a blue cape and a red mask. He helps people every day. Yesterday, he saved a cat from a tall tree. The cat was stuck and could not get down. Captain Thunder flew up and carried the cat safely to the ground.

Captain Thunder's real name is Tom Smith. During the day, he works in a shop. At night, he becomes Captain Thunder and helps people in trouble. He is very kind and brave.

Dyslexia-friendly option: Ask your teacher to read the story aloud or use the audio version.

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Captain Thunder live?

Manchester

London

Birmingham

2. What colours does Captain Thunder wear?

Green cape and yellow mask

Blue cape and red mask

Red cape and blue mask

3. What animal did Captain Thunder save?

A dog

A bird

A cat

4. What is Captain Thunder's real name?

Tom Smith

Tom Jones

Tom Brown

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. Fill in the blanks:

Captain Thunder can _______ very fast and make _______ sounds.

6. What job does Tom Smith do during the day?
7. Write one word to describe Captain Thunder:
8. Extension Activity: Write one sentence about why Captain Thunder is a good superhero:

🌟 Success Criteria

I can:

Read the story about Captain Thunder

Answer questions about what I read

Find information in the text

Write simple answers

Differentiation Support: Use pictures, work with a partner, or ask for help reading questions aloud.

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