April Fools' Day comprehension

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
April Fools' Day comprehension
Main Subject
Category
Topical and seasonal: Festivals and celebrations
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Role play/debate/discussion
Student activity
Worksheet
Focus
Writing
Focus
Reading
Focus
Non-fiction
Focus
Comprehension

A set of activities for celebrating April Fool's Day. Children read a short non-fiction text on the origin of the day, then answer comprehension questions which require information retrieval skills. Other activities include matching jokes to their answers, holding a class debate on whether April Fool's Day tricks should be banned, and writing instructions for playing an April Fool's prank.

Detailed teaching notes are included for each activity, including curriculum links. There is a prompt sheet for the instruction writing activity, and answers for the comprehension text.

This resource is suitable for Y3 and Y4.

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