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Dangerous Dan and the Xmas Elf – Key Stage 2 Beano Comprehension and Writing Activities Pack

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Plazoom has teamed up with Beano to create comprehension activities based on one of its well-loved comic strips. The comprehension questions will develop pupils’ skills when answering questions that involve retrieval, inference, vocabulary and sequencing. A writing prompt is also included with each resource pack.

What is included in this Key Stage 2 resource?

In this resource, pupils will read a story featuring Beano Town’s top spy - Dangerous Dan. Dan is using his gadgets to wrap Christmas present when he spots a suspicious elf in the workshop. He realises the elf is from S.M.I.R.K (Secret Ministry of Intelligent Rotters Kommittee) and uses his wrapping gadgets to wrap up the elf.

What is Beano for Schools?

For more brilliant Beano inspiration, and to find out about school subscriptions, visit the Beano for Schools website.

National Curriculum programme of study links

  • Pupils should check that they understand what they read by
    - checking that the text makes sense to them ... checking the meaning of words in context.
    - drawing inferences such as inferring characters feelings, thoughts and motives for their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence.
  • Pupils should plan and discuss their ideas for writing.


  • Beano comic story
  • Comprehension questions and writing activity sheet
  • Answer sheet
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