3 x Comprehensions based on chapter one (The Reader of Books) of one of the greatest books ever written for children, Matilda!
A landscape comprehension with two columns and space for answers. 14 questions worth 20 marks. Plus a reading challenge task.
Portait comprehension with the same 14 questions as above, but with no space for pupils’ answers.
A more detailed 2 – part comprehension containing 2 x 20 questions worksheets awarding 25 marks per comprehension.
Could be used as independent tasks, alongside a whole class read or as an aid to guided reading.