Year 5: Comprehension (Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow)

Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow: A Year 5 Reading Comprehension Quest!

Step into the legendary world of Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow! In this thrilling Year 5 reading comprehension course, you’ll join Robin Hood and his Merry Men as they face a dangerous challenge — the Sheriff of Nottingham’s archery contest with a golden arrow prize that hides a deadly trap. Through clever disguises, loyal friendships, and daring decisions, Robin must outwit his enemies while protecting the poor from injustice.
As you read, you’ll analyse how the author builds suspense through dialogue and foreshadowing, exploring themes of justice, loyalty, and cunning versus brute force. After reading, you’ll tackle challenging comprehension questions that develop your skills in retrieval, inference, and evaluating character motivations.