Transport learners into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s bittersweet tale, “The Little Match Girl.” Vivid illustrations and varied questioning engage learners in years 3 through to year 8 with this timeless story perfect for the Christmas season.
This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:
A beautifully illustrated double sided retelling of the story
Three SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect,and author’s purpose questions
Five versions of written response question sheets for differentiated engagement
Event sequencing tasks
Cause and effect activity
Story summary cloze activities
Vocabulary-based crossword puzzles using words from the text
Make an impact this holiday season with a rich selection of visual and written materials. Learners will connect with the beloved tale through leveled questions and activities aimed at improving reading fluency and analyzing this touching story. Share this poignant retelling and help students step into the magic of literature this Christmas!
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Non-Fiction
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
Dive into the holiday spirit with this enchanting collection of four Christmas reading resources. Enjoy three classics: ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ by Clement Clarke Moore, and Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Little Match Girl’ and ‘The Little Fir Tree.’ Experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through Moore’s vivid poetry, and explore poignant tales of compassion and resilience in Andersen’s cherished stories.
This collection also includes an educational resource that traces the History of Christmas Trees from pagan symbols to beloved holiday centerpieces. Discover the impact of historical figures and cultural traditions on how these trees are decorated.
Accompanied by a variety of differentiated worksheets—ranging from SAT-style questions to vocabulary-building activities—this collection ensures a rich and engaging learning experience for all students. Share the magic and lessons of the season through these timeless stories and informative resources.
Position, direction and movement, anti-clockwise, clockwise, fractions of turns
*Review clockwise and anti-clockwise turns by means of animated images of clocks and 11 other fun animated revolving images.
*Learn quarter, two-quarter/half, three-quarters and four-quarters/whole fractions of a circle
*simple following instruction game to review clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after watching a birds-eye animated image of a man standing on a divided circle making animated turns.
*In pairs practice turning a pencil clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after viewing an example.
PowerPoint whole-class teaching resource
Two page worksheet (in word & PDF format) using the same pencil turns image to consolidate learning.
History of Christmas Trees: Differentiated Reading Comprehension Pack
Explore the captivating history of Christmas trees with this detailed reading comprehension pack, ideal for December reading sessions or holiday-themed history lessons.
TWO DIFFERENTIATED READING LEVELS:
• Years 3-5: Clear, accessible text with age-appropriate vocabulary
• Years 6-10: Rich, detailed content with advanced language and deeper historical insights
Journey through the evolution of Christmas trees, from ancient civilizations’ use of evergreens to contemporary festivities. Discover how evergreen branches featured in ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Celtic winter celebrations, Saint Boniface’s famed oak tree, and the development of the tradition by German families. Learn about Martin Luther’s role in adorning trees, Queen Victoria’s influence on its global popularity, and the progression from simple candles to today’s electric lights. The text also addresses the rise of artificial trees, environmental aspects of tree farming, and notable displays like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
INCLUDES 8 RESOURCES FOR EACH LEVEL:
• Engaging informational text on Christmas tree traditions
• Comprehension quiz with multiple-choice questions
• Double-sided traditional written response sheets
• Interactive mixed-style question sheets, including:
Sequence of events
Vocabulary exercises
True/False questions
Multiple choice questions
Written responses
Fill-in-the-blanks
• True/False quiz sheets
• Missing word cloze summary activities
• Two distinct crossword puzzles
• Answer keys for all activities
Enhance your holiday lessons with this comprehensive pack on the history of Christmas trees!
Higher Text - Estimated Lexile Level: 900-1100L (suitable for upper primary to secondary readers).
Lower Text - Estimated Lexile Level: 500-700L (suitable for lower primary readers).
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
242 Phonics worksheets!
Phonics worksheets which can be used with any phonics scheme
Covers all phonics blends, digraphs, trigraphs and diphthongs.
For each phonics sound, blend, digraph, etc. there are 5 or 6 phonics pages:
Add the blend or digraph to the word and connect to the matching picture
Clear clip-art (black and white - perfect for colouring) phonics labeling page using 9 carefully chosen example phonics words/clip-art
followed by a fun read and draw page
Write the blend or digraph and read the words with the aid of sound buttons and lines under each grapheme.
Find, highlight and write the words containing each specific blend (or digraph, trigraph etc.)
then a cloze page of decodable sentences which have been carefully sequenced to progressively incorporate words that are consistent with the letters and corresponding phonemes that have been taught to the new reader/speller in previous pages of the book (plus sight words)
Could be made into a 242 page phonics workbook, or individual pages can be printed off and photocopied.
(I have uploaded two versions of the book - the original 168 page standard version, and a 242 extended version)
Perfect for beginner readers and spellers.
Also great for EAL students to help build vocabulary alongside reading and spelling skills.
Made by an experienced phonics teacher, and used in classrooms weekly.
Phonics cooperative partner activity
Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 3 Worksheets
Spelling Mats Phase 3 and Phase 5
Reading comprehension for the traditional tale '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!
Irregular past tense verbs worksheet.
18 easy to read sentences: but with the simple present form of the verb being used ( crossed out text)...children have to read the sentence and rewrite it underneath changing the verb for the irregular past tense spelling of the verb.
Irregular past tense verbs supplied in a text box.
Easy to differentiate: remove text box, less or more sentences, don't strike through verb etc.
6-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 6 to 12 years, for the fairy tale ‘Cinderella’.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, more details, some extra literary devices. It has a larger word count and consists of 3 illustrated A4 pages. It includes four versions of comprehension questions:
➊A classic worksheet with 20 questions (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions)
➋A classic worksheet with 16 questions
➌A classic worksheet with 10 questions with higher-level SAT style questions
➍A multiple-choice SAT style version with 27 questions and 3 answer choices.
The middle and lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading whilst keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It is single sided. This version includes two sets of questions:
➎A classic worksheet with 17 questions with some vocabulary and author’s purpose questions.
➏A classic worksheet with 12 questions.
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
More princess fairy tale reading worksheets:
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and Rose Red
The Princess and the Pea
Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of the traditional tale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years.
This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes:
➼3 leveled reading passages: A higher and medium level text using rich vocabulary and literary devices to tell the fairy tale (higher 3 pages in length, middle 2 pages), and a simplified, easier-to read version covering the key plot points (2 pages)
➼11 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 3 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by three versions of differentiated comprehension questions:
A classic 17 question worksheet, using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions, some inference and author’s purpose questions.
A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 47 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.
A 9 event sequence, 8 question written response, and 13 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 22 mixed question format).
The middle text is a more concise version of the higher level text, using simpler language and fewer descriptive techniques. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes three sets of differentiated question sheets:
A classic 16 question worksheet, using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions
A 9 event sequence, 7 question written response, and 15 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 23 mixed question format).
A multiple-choice SAT style version with 31 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.
The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using simple, decodable words, 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 five sets of differentiated question sheets.
A 7 event sequencing and 14 essential written response comprehension question sheet.
A 30 ‘True or False?’ question sheet
A classic 13 question worksheet, with 9 essential, straightforward easy to answer questions.
A matching multiple choice 3 answer choices version, using the same 13 questions as the above version.
A multiple-choice SAT style version with 35 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.
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
9 versions of differentiated reading comprehension for the traditional tale ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, suitable for readers aged 6 to 12 years.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs additional literary devices. It has a larger word count and is 2 A4 pages in length. Three versions of comprehension questions come with this level text:
➊ A classic worksheet with 17 questions that require mid to high-level reading comprehension skills,
➋ A classic worksheet with 10 higher level questions.
➌ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 25 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 4 answer choices.
The middle-level text has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by three sets of comprehension questions:
➍ A classic 16 question worksheet
➎ A classic 8 higher level compound question worksheet
➏ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 30 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 3 answer choices.
The 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 spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes three sets of questions:
➐ A classic worksheet with 14 questions
➑ A classic worksheet with 8 very easy questions
➒A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 15 mid to lower-level questions and 3 answer choices
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
Adverb mats & adverb posters.
Differentiated adverb scaffolds. Some with more adverbs, some with less adverbs. Plus adverbs of manner place mat.
Adverb mats are A4. Adverb posters are A3.
Carefully curated collection of 26 classic fables, designed to enrich your students’ reading comprehension skills. Each fable has been thoughtfully written to conform to the traditional short length of fables, making them easily digestible for young readers. Additionally, 5-7 comprehension questions are provided below each fable, allowing for a thorough understanding of the text.
The collection includes beloved tales such as “The North Wind and the Sun,” “The Goose and the Golden Eggs,” “The Tortoise and the Eagle,” and “The Ant and the Dove,” among others. Answer sheets are also included for each fable to facilitate easy marking.
This product is an excellent resource for teachers who wish to engage their students in meaningful discussions about important life lessons, such as perseverance, hard work, and empathy. With this collection of timeless fables, your students will learn valuable lessons while also improving their reading comprehension skills.
Furthermore, a link to a Google slide is provided, featuring each fable on one page for whole-class reading.
Full list of included fables:
The North Wind and the Sun
The Goose and the Golden Eggs
The Fox and the Grapes
The Eagle and the Rabbits
The Fox without a Tail
The Caged Bird and the Bat
The Frogs Choose a King
The Goat and the Wolf
The Rabbits and the Frogs
The Thrush and the Jay
The Tortoise and the Eagle
The Two Stubborn Goats
A Swallow and a Spider
An Ant and a Pigeon
The Ant and the Dove
The Bundle of Sticks
The Fox, The Grapes and The Berries
The Cat and the Mice
The Crab and His Mother
The Dog and the Egg
The Dog and the Wolf
The Dog, the Cockerel, and the Fox
The Donkey and the Shepherd
The Donkey Carrying the Statue
The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin
The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion
5 way differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale ‘King Midas & The Golden Touch’
This carefully retold story is written at three levels appropriate for readers aged from 6 to 11 years old.
The higher level text is double sided and features more ambitious vocabulary and includes 18 questions, including vocabulary questions.
The middle level is single sided and has two question sheet versions; one with 14 questions, another with 8 questions.
The lower level text has been simplified for lower-level readers and has two version of questions; one question sheet with 8 questions and another with 7 easier to read and answer questions.
All levels come with answer sheets.
More fairy tale reading comprehension with a moral teaching:
Emperor’s New Clothes
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage by the Brothers Grimm
7 way differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the fairytale ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ at three reading levels suitable for readers aged 6-12 years old.
The higher-level text is double-sided, features a larger word count, more complex vocabulary, and includes two versions of questions: a 21-question higher-level comprehension version and a 14-question version.
The middle-level text is double-sided, includes simpler vocabulary, and has three sets of comprehension question sheets: 15, 11, and 8-question versions.
The lower level text have been simplified for lower-level readers, but still follow the structure of the higher-level texts. It is a slightly shortened version that mainly uses decodable and high-frequency words. There are two sets of questions for the lower-level version: a 10-question version and a ‘circle yes or no’ version, perfect for EAL learners.
All levels come with answer sheets.
More reading comprehension fairy tales:
Rapunzel
Emperor’s New Clothes
Elves and the Shoemaker
Aladdin
On the left simple sentences with irregular past tense verbs.
On the right simple sentences with either present or future tense verb sentences.
Students have to;
1) Link the similar sentences.
2) Underline or highlight the verbs.
25/25 sentences in total. double sided.
Adjectives mats & adjectives posters.
Differentiated adjective scaffolds - one with many adjectives, one with less and larger font.
Adjective mats are A4. Adjective posters are A3.
Also uploaded the publisher file if you wish to edit the example words (the font used is Topmarks )
Everything you need for letters and sounds phase 3!
Phonics Worksheets, table mats, and tricky words game for letters and sounds Phase 3.
Everything taught is covered:
j, v, w, x, y, z/zz, qu, ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, oa, short & long oo, ar, or, ur, ow, oi, er, igh, ear, air, ure
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
Simile Matching Cards: Enliven Your English Lessons!
Are your pupils as puzzled as a hedgehog in a balloon factory when it comes to similes? Illuminate their understanding like a lighthouse on a foggy night with my engaging “Simile Matching Cards” resource!
What’s Included:
66 illustrated similes
6 A4 pages, each with 11 similes
Two common simile structures:
“As [something] as a”
“Like a”
Visually Appealing:
Each sentence card features key words illustrated in an engineered text style, making them stand out like a toucan in a penguin colony! This unique design helps emerging readers and EAL learners grasp concepts as easily as a duck takes to water.
Perfect for:
Key Stage 2 English
Early Key Stage 3 English (Year 7)
Supporting EAL learners
Literacy intervention groups
Benefits:
Develops creative writing skills
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension
Supports visual learners and kinesthetic learning styles
Makes learning as enjoyable as a day at the seaside!
Don’t let similes puzzle your pupils like a jigsaw with missing pieces. With these Simile Matching Cards, they’ll be as comfortable with figurative language as a bird in flight.
Check out my Similes Quiz-Quiz-Trade Fun Flashcards
Lots of words and a few sentences. Students are asked to...
Circle the noun, cross out the adjective and draw a zigzag star around the verb.
EAL/ESL Homework for grade/year 1 or 2.