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u_e split digraph
u_e split digraph
u_e split digraph worksheet (23 words, 23 clip-art, words on separate page)
u_e split digraph cut and sort into sounds (long /yoo/ or /oo/)
u_e split digraph flashcards (4 version (long /yoo/ x2 - long /oo/ soundx2) with 28 words and illustrations)
u_e split matching game (28 words, match word to image memory game)
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The Princess and the Pea Reading
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale ‘The Real Princess’, also known as ‘The Princess and the Pea’.
This carefully retold story is written at three levels appropriate for readers aged from 6 to 10 years old. The higher level text features more ambitious vocabulary and includes 19 questions, including vocabulary questions. The middle level has 13 questions, while the lower level text has been simplified for lower-level readers and has only 8 questions.
All levels come with answer sheets.
Looking for other Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales? Check out these:
Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
Thumbelina
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Twelve Dancing Princesses Reading Comprehension
6 way differentiated reading comprehension for the fairytale ‘Twelve Dancing Princesses’, suitable for readers aged 6-12 years old. Reading passages are at three reading levels: higher, middle, and lower.
The higher-level text is double-sided and features a larger word count, more complex vocabulary, and includes two versions of questions. The first version comprises 19 double-sided comprehension questions, while the second version includes 10 single-sided comprehension questions.
The middle-level text is double-sided, includes simpler vocabulary, and has two sets of comprehension questions. The first set comprises 17 questions, while the second set includes 11 questions.
The lower-level text has been simplified for lower-level readers and is single-sided. It mainly uses decodable and high-frequency words. This version also has two sets of questions - a 9-question version and a ‘circle the answer’ multi-choice question version, perfect for EAL learners.
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
Based upon the little known Scottish fairytale Kate Crackernuts
Another traditional English fairy tale, Tattercoats
An American Fairytale, The Clever Prince
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Tattercoats Reading Comprehension
5-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 7 to 14 years, for the classic English fairy tale ‘Tattercoats’ in which Tattercoats, a granddaughter hated and mistreated by her grandfather ever since birth, attends a royal ball in rags with a goose herder who magically transforms her into a princess when she is chosen by the prince. Tattercoats is a traditional English fairy tale first published in 1890 but likely originating much earlier from anonymous folklore storytellers.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, more details, some extra literary devices and a larger word count. It includes three versions of comprehension questions:
➊ 19 question classic worksheet (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions)
➋ 10 question classic worksheet
➌ 15 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices.
The middle or lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading whilst keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. This version includes two sets of questions:
➍ 11 question classic worksheet (essential comprehension questions-lower to middle level)
➎ 13 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices (middle-to higher year 6 SAT style).
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
Check out some other lesser known fairy tale reading comprehension:
The Swineherd
The Clever Prince
Brave Little Tailor
Katie Crackernuts Scottish Fairy Tale
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The Fisherman and His Wife
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the fairytale ‘The Fisherman and His Wife,’ which tells the story of a fisherman who catches a magical fish that grants wishes. However, his wife’s greed leads to their downfall, teaching the moral to be content with what you have and not be greedy for more.
The carefully retold story is written at four levels appropriate for readers aged 6 to 11 years old.
The higher level text is double-sided, has a larger word count, features more complex vocabulary, and includes 17 higher level questions.
The middle level text is double-sided, has simpler vocabulary, and includes 13 questions.
There are two lower level texts, both of which have been simplified for lower-level readers and follow the structure of the higher texts. However, one is a shortened version omitting one of the wife’s three wishes. Both lower level texts use mainly decodable and high frequency words. The full version has nine questions, and the shortened version has nine easy-to-read and answer questions.
All four levels come with answer sheets.
Looking for other anti-fairy tales?
The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen
Puss in Boots
The Emperor’s New Clothes
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Little Mermaid Reading Comprehension
Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years.
This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes:
➼2 leveled reading passages: a full-length version using rich vocabulary and literary devices to tell the complete fairy tale (2 pages), and a simplified, decodable version covering the key plot points (2 pages)
➼8 differentiated question sheets to check comprehension and skills mastery at every reading level
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs additional literary devices. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by four versions of differentiated comprehension questions:
➊ A classic 17 question worksheet using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions, some inference and author’s purpose questions.
➋ A classic 15 question worksheet with 15 essential comprehension questions.
➌ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 39 Multiple-Choice SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 4 answer choices.
➍ A 9 event sequence, 8 question written response, and 17 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 26 mixed question format).
The middle to lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using decodable words whenever possible, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It has a slightly larger font size, spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes four sets of differentiated question sheets:
➎ A 7 event sequencing and 15 essential written response comprehension question sheet.
➏ A matching 7 event sequencing and 15 essential comprehension question but as a multiple choice 3 answer choices version, using the same questions as the above version.
➐ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 30 SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 3 answer choices.
➑ A classic 9 question worksheet with 9 essential, straightforward easy to answer questions.
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
With multiple text levels and comprehensive question sets, this adaptable resource promotes reading comprehension and skills practice.
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Pied Piper of Hamelin Reading Worksheets
Reading comprehension for the folktale legend 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin’
Bring this classic folktale to life for students of all reading levels! This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes:
3 leveled reading passages with rich vocabulary and vivid imagery to suit varying reading abilities. The higher level passage (4 pages) uses literary devices to tell the fairy tale in detail. The middle passage (2 pages) balances accessibility with rich language. The beginner passage (1 page) covers key plot points using simpler vocabulary.
30 skill-building activity sheets to check comprehension and build literacy skills. With various difficulty levels, these worksheets allow students to engage with the text in unique ways. Activities include SAT-style multiple choice questions, short answer questions, vocabulary exercises, sequencing activities, cause and effect charts, cloze passages, crosswords, and more.
Perfect for assessing and improving reading skills and literary analysis abilities. Perfect for upper Key Stage 2 and 3. Simplified English and versions are also included to support EAL and lower level learners. Bring this timeless legend to students of all levels with this differentiated reading pack!
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Thumbelina Reading Comprehension
Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘Thumbelina’, in which a tiny girl named Thumbelina grows from a magic seed. She is kidnapped by a toad but floats away on a lily pad. A beetle and a mouse shelter her through winter before a swallow saves her. The swallow takes her to a fairy palace where she marries a prince and gets her wings.
Suitable for readers aged 7 to 12 years. Includes 2 levels of story text and 8 question worksheets.
➼ The higher/middle level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs some additional literary devices. It has a larger word count and is 2 A4 pages in length. Four versions of comprehension questions accompany this level of text:
• A classic worksheet with 18 retrieval/factual questions.
• A classic worksheet with 17 different retrieval/factual questions.
• A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 32 questions that include a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and authors purpose questions.
• A mixed question format sheet, with A 9 event sequence sorting question, 7 question written response, and 20 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 28 mixed question format).
➼ The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using easier to read words whenever possible, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It has a larger font size and spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes four sets of question sheets, perfect for lower level readers and EAL learners:
• A 9 event sequence sorting question with 16 retrieval/factual questions requiring a written response.
• A 6 event sequence sorting question with 25 simple questions that can be answered with short simple sentences, phrases or one word answers.
• A 6 event sequence sorting question with 20 2 answer multiple choice questions.
• A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 24 questions that include a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and authors purpose questions and 1 6 event sequencing question.
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
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The Ugly Duckling Reading Worksheets
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for three retellings of the classic fairy tale The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years.
Includes:
3 leveled reading passages to accommodate different reading abilities:
A challenging higher level text with complex vocabulary, more details, and additional literary devices (4 pages)
A middle level text that has been shortened for easier reading, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence of the higher text (2 pages)
A simplified lower level text for easier reading, using decodable words when possible, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact (2 pages)
➼ 22 accompanying worksheets differentiated across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 levels, focusing on key literacy skills including:
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary
Sequencing
Cause and effect
Cloze (fill-in-the-blank) story summaries
Multiple choice comprehension sheets in SAT format, covering skills like identifying main ideas, details, sequence, inferences, vocabulary, true or false statements, cause and effect relationships, and author’s purpose
True/false
Crosswords
EAL versions
Answer sheets for all activities
Keep students engaged with texts tailored to their reading level, working within their zone of proximal development.
Use the leveled passages and activity sheets independently or together to differentiate instruction. This comprehensive resource allows you to meet the needs of every reader!
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Scottish Fairy Tale Kate Crackernuts
“Kate Crackernuts” is a traditional Scottish fairy tale collected in the Orkney Islands. A brave princess named Kate rescues her sister Ann when a jealous queen has a witch transform Ann’s beautiful head into a sheep’s head.
This differentiated reading pack includes:
2 leveled passages: a 3 page version with rich vocabulary, and a shortened 2 page version for easier reading.
14 total question sheets (7 for each text) to check comprehension and skills at every reading level.
The higher text uses complex vocabulary, more details, and literary devices. It is accompanied by:
A 18 question retrieval worksheet
A 16 question essential comprehension worksheet
A 50 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet
A 10 event sequence, cloze summary, and 10 question worksheet
A 23 word vocabulary matching sheet
2 crosswords with 37 vocabulary words each (one with wordbox, one without)
The shortened text is accompanied by:
A 16 question retrieval worksheet
A 16 question essential comprehension worksheet
A 28 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet
A mixed question worksheet with sequencing, short response, and multiple choice questions
An additional sequencing, matching, and short response worksheet
2 crosswords with 27 vocabulary words each (one with wordbox, one without)
Answer sheets provided for all levels.
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Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
Transport students into the enchantment of the holidays with this illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s poignant classic, “The Little Fir Tree." Captivating visuals and focused questioning engage learners from grades 3 through 8 with this timeless tale that’s perfect for the Christmas season.
This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:
A vibrantly illustrated student retelling of the cherished story
Three SAT-style multiple choice quizzes assessing key details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, and author’s purpose
Five versions of written response sheets for differentiated assessment
Sequencing tasks to reconstruct plot order
Story summary gap fill (cloze) worksheets
Targeted vocabulary building exercises
Tap into the rich imagery and bittersweet nature of this iconic narrative with an immersive selection of visual, written, and questioning resources. Learners will connect with the text through tiered materials aimed at advancing literary appreciation and analysis skills. Share this poignant tale and usher students into the transcendent magic of reading this holiday season!
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Islam Reading Comprehension
Two versions of differentiated Islam Information Texts plus lots of supporting activities and worksheets!
This download includes two versions of differentiated Islam overview information texts, each offering a comprehensive two-page overview of key aspects, including subheadings on Allah, The Shahadah, Muslim Prayer and Worship, Set Prayers (Salah), Prayers from the Quran, Islamic Rules, Hajj Pilgrimage, Ramadan, Eid Holidays.
(Throughout each text, the abbreviation SAWS follows the Prophet Muhammad’s name "Sallallahu alaihi wasallam,” meaning “Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,” as a sign of respect to Muslims worldwide.)
This expansive Islam resource includes 2 differentiated texts (approximate year 7 and year 10 reading levels) and:
3 Levels of Multiple-Choice Quizzes (including a challenging 4-page version at a grade 10 level, and two other 2-page versions).
Differentiated Written Response Sheets: Accommodating various learning levels, these sheets include both detailed written responses and easily accessible single-word or short phrase answers.
2 Crossword Puzzles utilizing key learnings from the texts.
True or False question sheet
Islam Summary Missing Word Cloze Activity.
Equip your students with an overview of Islam through diverse activities that appeal to different learning styles and levels.
Ideal for years 6-11.
Download this resource now to enrich your teaching and captivate your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Islamic culture and beliefs.
Includes answer keys.
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Diwali Bundle of Worksheets
Illuminate your classroom with the spirit of Diwali through this engaging 3-text bundle on the Indian festival of lights. It includes an information text vividly illustrating Diwali traditions, a retelling of the Hindu myth of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana epic, and the Sikh Diwali origin story of the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, and the 52 princes.
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Sikhism Introduction
This Sikhism reading comprehension resource includes two differentiated informational texts and engaging activities suited for KS3 and KS4.
It includes two Sikhism overview informational texts at basic and advanced reading levels. Both texts provide an overview of Sikhism divided into sections on Sikh Beliefs, What is a Gurdwara?, Who is a Granthi? The Ten Gurus, The Guru Granth Sahib, Prayers and Karah Parshad, The Five Ks, Sikh Festivals, The Golden Temple and more.
Also included are:
3 Multiple-choice quizzes at varying lengths and difficulty levels to assess comprehension
4 versions of differentiated written response sheets with short answer and longer responses
True or false worksheets
Two crossword puzzles using key vocabulary and concepts
Two word searches
2 summary cloze activities with missing words for students to fill in
Answer sheets for all worksheets
With differentiated reading passages, quizzes, and activity sheets, this comprehensive package is ideal for world religions, social studies, and ELA classes. The varied activities aim to engage students and reinforce Sikh learning. Pick up this useful resource to teach your learners about the history, beliefs and practices of Sikhism!
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Hanukkah Reading Worksheets
Captivate Your Students with the Inspirational Story of Hanukkah
Ignite your students’ curiosity and develop their cultural literacy with this engaging resource centered around the powerful story of Hanukkah. This ancient Jewish narrative recounts the Maccabees’ courageous rebellion and unwavering faith during the Greeks’ religious persecution in the 2nd century BCE.
As the villainous Greek-Syrian ruler Antiochus IV outlawed Judaism and ordered worship of Greek gods, the Jewish priest Mattathias and his five sons took a stand. After Mattathias’s death, his son Judah led their small rebel army to numerous improbable victories over Antiochus’s vastly larger forces. They ultimately reclaimed the desecrated Temple in Jerusalem.
When it came time to relight the Temple’s menorah, only one day’s supply of consecrated olive oil remained - yet it miraculously burned for eight nights until new sanctified oil could be prepared. This astounding miracle highlighting the triumph of faith over persecution is joyously celebrated each year during the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Through this powerful narrative of Jewish resilience, your students will gain invaluable insights into the ancestral foundations that shaped Jewish spirituality, ethics, and beloved traditions like the festival of lights.
Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension:
2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes
2 levels of summary cloze worksheets
2 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types including multiple choice, true/false, cloze sentences, sequencing, short answer, open-ended response, textual evidence questions, and analysis prompts
2 levels of true/false questions
2 Hanukkah story crosswords
Answer keys provided
Celebrate the eternal lights of faith and hope with this inspirational Hanukkah resource.
Other Jewish worksheets:
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Judaism Information Text
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Judaism Reading Comprehension
Explore the rich tapestry of Judaism with this comprehensive introductory resource!
This download includes a double-sided colour and an ink-saving black and white version of a carefully written “An Introduction to Judaism” (2 pages, approx. 1400 words), which covers the following key aspects of the Jewish faith:
Fundamental beliefs, including the covenant with God and the anticipation of the Messiah
Significance of the Torah, the Hebrew Bible, and the Ten Commandments
Important festivals like Passover (Pesach), Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur
Ceremonies and traditions such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, and the Sabbath
Dietary laws and the concept of kosher food
The history of the Jewish people, including their exile and the establishment of the modern state of Israel
The two main groups within Judaism: Orthodox and Reform
Symbols and practices that remind Jews of their faith and connection with God
Equip your students with an overview of Judaism through diverse activities that appeal to different learning styles and cater to various abilities. This resource includes:
2 Levels of Multiple-Choice Quizzes (a higher level 2-page version and an easier lower level 3-page version)
Differentiated Written Response Sheets: Accommodating various learning levels, these sheets include a variety of question types
2 Crossword Puzzles utilising key learnings from the texts
True or False question sheet
Answer sheets for all activities
The text provides a comprehensive overview of the Jewish religion, its rich traditions, and its profound impact on humanity, fostering understanding and appreciation for this significant Abrahamic faith.
Download this resource now to enrich your teaching and captivate your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Jewish culture and beliefs.
Ideal for Key Stage 2 & 3 (Years 6-9).
My Jewish story reading comprehension worksheets:
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
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Jewish Story of Creation
Engage your students with the captivating Jewish account of the origins of the universe and life on Earth, as beautifully depicted in retelling of the biblical story of Creation.
The Story of Creation is the foundational narrative in the Torah (first five books of the Hebrew Bible) that describes God’s formation of the heavens, Earth, and all living things over a period of six days, followed by a seventh day of rest and blessing. This powerful cosmological story establishes core Jewish beliefs about the divine source of all existence and the sanctity of the seventh day of the week.
The story portrays God methodically creating light, sky, land, vegetation, celestial bodies, aquatic creatures, animals, and ultimately human beings - fashioned in God’s own image and given stewardship over the Earth. Despite its ancient roots, the creation story remains a seminal text exploring timeless concepts of the universe’s beginnings, humanity’s place in the world, and our sacred responsibility as ethical caretakers.
A variety of differentiated, engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills in this resource:
3 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes
2 levels of story summary cloze passages
2 levels of written response worksheets with fun & engaging mixed-style questions
2 levels of true or false question sheets
2 version of Story of Creation crossword
Answer keys for all activities
Exploring this formative narrative develops cultural literacy about the ancestral beliefs and wisdom that shaped Jewish spirituality, ethics, and traditions like Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
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Joseph & His Brothers Jewish Story
Immerse your students in one of the most powerful and transformative stories in Jewish history!
Joseph and His Brothers is the biblical account of Joseph, one of Jacob’s twelve sons, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. Though favored by his father, Joseph faced hardship and betrayal when his brothers stripped him of his special coat and threw him into a pit, eventually selling him to passing merchants.
Taken to Egypt, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams led him to the court of Pharaoh, where he became a trusted advisor and governor, responsible for preparing the nation for a prophesied famine. When Joseph’s brothers later came to Egypt to buy food, he tested them to see if they had changed before revealing his identity and forgiving them.
The story of Joseph and His Brothers is a seminal event in Jewish history recounted in the Hebrew Bible as a testament to faith, forgiveness, and divine providence. Despite humble beginnings and tumultuous trials, Joseph’s life was guided by God’s plan, leading him to a position of power where he could ultimately save his family.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills in this
2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes (2-page and 3-page versions)
2 levels of story summary cloze passages
2 levels of written response worksheets (a double-sided version with 15 mixed style question types, and a single-sided version with 8 essential written response questions)
2 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles
Answer sheets for all activities
Exploring this pivotal narrative develops cultural literacy about the ancestral origins and formative experiences that shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
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Queen Esther's Story of Purim
Captivate your students with the inspiring story of Queen Esther and her courageous stand against persecution, and explore the origins of the Purim festival.
Queen Esther’s Story (from the Book of Esther) is the biblical account of Esther, a brave Jewish woman who became queen and saved her people from persecution. Facing the threat of genocide at the hands of the wicked Haman, Esther risked her own life to plead with the king and expose Haman’s evil plot. Through her courage and faith, Esther triumphed over adversity, leading to the establishment of the annual Jewish festival of Purim.
The story of Queen Esther is a seminal event in Jewish history recounted in the Hebrew Bible as a testament to bravery, justice, and divine providence. Despite the dangers she faced, Esther’s actions guided by God’s plan ultimately saved her people from destruction.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills in this
2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes (2-page and 3-page versions)
2 levels of story summary cloze passages
4 levels of written response worksheets (2 double-sided version with engaging mixed style question types, and 2 single-sided version with essential written response questions)
2 levels of true or false question sheets.
2 levels of Queen Esther Purim crosswords
Answer sheets for all activities
Exploring this pivotal narrative develops cultural literacy about the ancestral origins and formative experiences that shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
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Moses in the Bulrushes Jewish Story
Engage Your Students with the Captivating Story of Moses’ Birth and Its Enduring Legacy
The story of Moses being hidden in the bulrushes to escape Pharaoh’s cruel edict is a foundational narrative in Jewish history and Scripture. This comprehensive resource invites your students to immerse themselves in this pivotal moment and explore its profound significance.
Key Learning Opportunities:
- Preservation of a Leader: Discover how the miraculous survival of the infant Moses foreshadowed his future role as a transformative leader of the Israelites.
- Divine Intervention: Analyze how the events surrounding Moses’ birth are seen as acts of divine providence, shaping students’ understanding of Jewish faith and theology.
- Cultural Identity: Examine how Moses’ upbringing as an Egyptian prince, yet maintenance of his Israelite roots, underscores the importance of cultural heritage and self-discovery.
- Foreshadowing of Liberation: Explore how this story sets the stage for the Israelites’ Exodus from Egyptian slavery, a pivotal event in Jewish history.
- Faith and Trust in God: Consider how the faithfulness of Moses’ mother and the protection of the child highlight core themes of trust in God’s plan.
Comprehensive Activities Foster Deep Engagement:
28-question multiple-choice quiz
Two levels of story summary cloze passages
16 varied written response questions (double-sided)
8 classic-style written response questions (single-sided)
2 versions of a crossword puzzle
Answer keys for all activities
This resource empowers students to develop cultural literacy about the origins and formative experiences that have shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text