This easy-to-use reading comprehension PDF has three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the debate around tattoos and the prejudices many have against them.
Use it in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training.
Reading comprehension PDF
This reading comprehension PDF features an exercise centred around an article discussing societal perceptions of tattoos, particularly in professional settings like teaching.
It uses a narrative scenario involving a heavily tattooed female physics teacher to explore the biases and stereotypes people hold against individuals with visible tattoos.
The article points out that such prejudice is often unfounded and highlights examples of accomplished professionals who have tattoos.
It suggests that as younger generations, who are more accepting of tattoos, become the decision-makers, these prejudices may diminish.
The comprehension exercise includes questions at different difficulty levels to test the reader’s understanding of the text.
These questions cover factual information, language and structural techniques, vocabulary and the writer’s presentation of viewpoints.
You can find more resources from Lead Practitioner on his website at englishgcse.co.uk.
