Every month, members download a set of weekly extended reading packs for use in tutor time and across the curriculum. The texts in each pack explore a rich variety of topics significant to that time of the year.
- Hot topics from around the world
- This week in History
- Influential people
- Have you ever wondered…?
Week
5
What does the Chancellor of the Exchequer do?
SpaceX launches the first privately developed spacecraft, Falcon 1, into orbit
Bonnie Parker
Have you ever wondered how the national emergency alerts work?
Week
6
Why is attendance at school so important?
2010 Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launch the social media app Instagram
Bob Geldof
Have you ever wondered why people have hobbies?
Week
7
Is it ok to feel anxious, sad, or angry?
1984 IRA bombs the Grand Hotel, Brighton, where British PM Margaret Thatcher is staying, 5 die
Jane Grey
Have you ever wondered if ghosts are real?
Week
8
What is a CV?
2022 UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her intention to resign
Pelé
Have you ever wondered why we have half term holidays?
All-In-One
Documents
All texts in one handy document for easy printing.
Only the Teacher Answer Booklet contains answers to the weekly comprehension check questions.
Subject In
Focus
What is Climate Change?
What Causes Climate Change?
How does Climate Change Impact Different Ecosystems?
What can we do about Climate Change?
Development Cogs
What does the Chancellor of the Exchequer do?
Why is attendance at school so important?
Is it ok to feel anxious, sad, or angry?
What is a CV?
