FIRST NEWS
The UK’s national newspaper for young people
First News are kindly offering a free weekly download of their newspaper for pupils.
Below are issues of the First News Newspaper along with activities and resources linked with each issue. The activities involve a range of topics and activities, from quizzes and writing competitions to drawing tasks and more. Please download the First News issues along with the resources for extra reading comprehension tasks and more.
Each week we will be uploading a new First News issue for the pupils to read and enjoy. The most current issue is at the top of the page along with the activities, puzzles and quizzes that can be downloaded below it. All the older First News issues are after this which can still be accessed and downloaded.
We hope you have fun doing the range of activities on offer! Keep an eye on this page as new resources will be added weekly.
First News Issue 14 - 16th - July:
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 14:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 14:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 14 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 14:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 14 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 14:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 14 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 13 - 3rd - 9th July:
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| First News - Issue 13.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 13:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 13:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 13 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 13:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 13 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 13:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 13 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 12 - 26th June - 2nd July:
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| First News - Issue 12.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 12:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 12:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 12 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 12:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 12 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 12:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 12 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 11 - 19th - 25th June:
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| First News - Issue 11.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 11:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 11:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 11 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 11:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 11 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 11:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 11 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 10 - 12th - 18th June:
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| First News - Issue 10.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 10:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 10:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 10 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 10:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 10 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 10:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 10 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 9 - 5th - 11th June:
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| First News - Issue 9.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 9:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 9:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 9 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 9:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 9 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 9:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 9 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 8 - 29th May - 4th June:
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| First News - Issue 8.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 8:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 8:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 8 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 8:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 8 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 8:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 8 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Debate - First News - Issue 8:
First News Issue 7 - 22nd - 28th May:
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| First News - Issue 7.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 7:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 7:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 7 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 7:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 7 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 7:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 7 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 6 - 15th - 21st May:
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| First News - Issue 6.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 6:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 6:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 6 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 6:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 6 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 6:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 6 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News VE Day Edition and More - Issue 5 - 8th - 14th May:
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| First News VE Day and more - Issue 5.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 5:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 5:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 5 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
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| 1.Bronze comprehension activities linked to First News Issue 5.pdf | Download |
| 2.Silver comprehension activities linked to First News Issue 5.pdf | Download |
| 3.Silver comprehension activities with answers attached linked to First News Issue 5.pdf | Download |
| 4.Gold comprehension activities linked to First News Issue 5.pdf | Download |
| 5.Gold comprehension activities with answers attached -First News Issue 5.pdf | Download |
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 5:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 5 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 5:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 5 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
DID YOU KNOW THAT MAY IS NATIONAL-SHARE-A-STORY-MONTH?
Click on the link below to find out more:
https://www.worldbookday.com/2020/05/did-you-know-may-is-national-share-a-story-month/
First News Issue 4 - 1st - 7th May:
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| 1.FIRST NEWS - Issue 4.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 4:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 4:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 4 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
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| Bronze Reading Comprehension - Issue 4.pdf | Download |
| Gold Reading Comprehension - Issue 4.pdf | Download |
| Gold Reading Comprehension with answers attached - Issue 4.pdf | Download |
| Silver Reading Comprehension - Issue 4.pdf | Download |
| Silver Reading Comprehension with answers attached - Issue 4.pdf | Download |
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 4:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 4 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 4:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 4 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 3 - 24th - 30th April:
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 3:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button:
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 3:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 3 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
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| 1.Bronze Reading Comprehension - Issue 3.pdf | Download |
| 2.Silver Reading Comprehension - Issue 3.pdf | Download |
| 3.Silver Reading Comprehension with answers attached - Issue 3.pdf | Download |
| 4.Gold Reading Comprehension - Issue 3.pdf | Download |
| 5.Gold Reading Comprehension with answers attached - Issue 3.pdf | Download |
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 3:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 3 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 3:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 3 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 2 - 17th - 23rd April:
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| FIRSTNEWS Issue 2.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and Quizzes linked to First News Issue 2:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
Reading Comprehension Activities linked to First News Issue 2:
Below are three reading comprehension activities linked to Issue 2 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Challenge so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
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| 1.Bronze Comprehension Issue 2.pdf | Download |
| 2.Silver comprehension no answers.pdf | Download |
| 3.Silver Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers - Issue 2.pdf | Download |
| 4.Gold comprehension no answers - Issue 2.pdf | Download |
| 5.Gold Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers - Issue 2.pdf | Download |
Puzzles linked to First News Issue 2:
Below are three puzzles linked to Issue 2 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold puzzle page so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
Quizzes linked to First News Issue 2:
Below are three quizzes linked to Issue 2 of First News.
There is a Bronze, Silver and Gold Quiz so you/your child can choose the level of difficulty.
First News Issue 1 - 10th - 16th April:
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| FIRSTNEWS Issue 1.pdf | Download |
Activities, Puzzles and a Quiz linked to First News Issue 1:
Please download the documents you want by clicking on the Download button.
