Classic stories, made manageable for 11+ English comprehension
Printable, dyslexia-friendly study packs for Year 5 and Year 6. Each one retells a classic children's book in a few short chapters, then gives your child a 22-mark study pack and you a full answer guide.
What you get in every pack
Storybook
A cover page and 2 or 3 short chapters retelling the classic, with key vocabulary in bold.
Study pack
5 tasks worth 22 marks: vocabulary, evidence, long sentences, literary devices and inference.
Answer guide
Model answers and marks for every question, so you can mark it together with confidence.
Choose a book
Designed to be easier to read
Every page uses Verdana, left-aligned text, 1.5 line spacing, a soft cream background, no italics and writing lines about 8 mm apart. Spelling is British English throughout. Read more in our guide to dyslexia and the 11+.
Free guides for parents
Comprehension skills and technique
- 11+ inference questions: how to read between the lines
- Vocabulary in context: working out unfamiliar words in 11+ comprehension
- Similes, metaphors and personification for 11+ English
- How to answer 1, 2, 3 and 4-mark 11+ comprehension questions
- 10 common 11+ comprehension mistakes, and how to fix them
- 11+ English glossary: literary and grammar terms explained
Planning, the exam and support
- How to prepare for 11+ English comprehension at home
- Classic children's books for 11+ reading practice
- Dyslexia and the 11+: practical ways to help your child prepare
- 11+ English timeline: from Year 5 to offer day
- 11+ English: the questions parents ask most, answered
Book reading guides
Themes, characters, tricky words and free practice questions for: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, Peter Pan, The Railway Children, The Secret Garden, The Wind in the Willows.
Quick answers
What is 11+ Texts?
11+ Texts makes printable 11+ English comprehension study packs. Each pack retells a classic children's book in a few short chapters, then gives a 22-mark study pack and a parent answer guide.
Who are the packs for?
Children in Year 5 and Year 6 preparing for 11+ English comprehension, the parents helping them at home, and tutors who want a ready-to-print session.
What skills do the packs practise?
Five skills in every pack: vocabulary in context, finding and copying evidence, breaking down long sentences, spotting literary devices, and inference.
Are they dyslexia-friendly?
The layout follows widely used dyslexia-friendly guidance: Verdana font, left-aligned text, 1.5 line spacing, a cream background, no italics and well-spaced writing lines.
How much do they cost?
£3.49 per book, or £14.99 for all eight in one bundle.