Celebrate St George’s Day by using these free comprehension activities to help your KS2 pupils find out all about the patron saint of England...
When is St George's Day?
We celebrate St George’s Day on 23rd April.
KS2 St George's Day activities
The text within the resource pack introduces who St George was and the stories surrounding how he became England’s patron saint. We've included comprehension questions that develop a range of skills, including retrieval and inference.
You can use this resource in whole-class or group guided reading sessions, or as an independent reading activity.
The text helps KS2 pupils understand how St George, who never visited England, became its patron saint. Pupils will learn key historical facts, such as his Roman background, his death for refusing to renounce Christianity, and how different monarchs shaped his legacy.
The text also introduces the difference between history and legend through the story of St George and the dragon, showing how stories evolve to convey moral lessons, like the triumph of good over evil.
The text also supports learning about British values, religious education and cultural traditions. Pupils can explore themes of tolerance, respect and standing up for beliefs, while also discovering how St George’s Day is celebrated today with flags, songs and traditional English food.
Resource pack contents
- St George’s Day text
- St George’s Day comprehension questions
National Curriculum programme of study links
English
- Understand what you read by checking that a book makes sense to you, discussing your understanding and exploring the meaning of words in context
Download a free KS1 version of this resource. We also have KS2 packs for St Andrew's Day, St Patrick's Day and St David's Day.