COMPREHENSION – ‘There's an Octopus under my Bed!’
Use ‘There’s an Octopus under my Bed’ for reading & writing activities

This resource pack of 6 pages has both reading & writing activities based on the story
It is helpful for children to both ask and answer questions about the story to develop comprehension
This should be done orally before writing
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Last updated
23rd March 2026

Comprehension means understanding the meaning of words and sentences
Linking words to parts of grammar helps learners understand how language rules work
Reading texts can be a very good stimulus for children’s own writing
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