The London Marathon: Key Stage 2 Comprehension Text and Worksheets

The London Marathon is a world famous sporting event that takes place annually in the UK's capital city. Both elite and recreational athletes tackle the 26.2 mile course, snaking its way around some of London's most famous landmarks, with the event watched by millions around the world.

This comprehension pack, suitable for Years 3 and 4, will inform pupils of the history of the event, including how it began and some of its notable winners, particularly when world records have been broken. Pupils can read the informative text and complete a series of comprehension questions to check their understanding of what has been read, with answers provided.

The resource could be used in whole class, group guided reading sessions or as an independent reading activity. It could also be read aloud to a class to teach them about the history of the tournament and harness their interest and curiosity about the event.

What is included in this Key Stage 2 comprehension pack?

• The History of the London Marathon - text
• The History of the London Marathon - comprehension questions and answer sheet

National Curriculum programme of study links

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• Pupils should understand what they read by checking that a book makes sense to them, discussing their understanding and exploring the meaning of words in context.

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• The History of the London Marathon - reading text
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