Differentiated reading comprehension for the humorous fable “The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage” by the Brothers Grimm. A boastful bird convinces his friends to switch household roles. The dissatisfied mouse, bird, and sausage then fail comically in their unfamiliar duties, leading to their disastrous demise. This fable warns readers against upending a functional system due to the dangers of pride and envy.
Suitable for Key Stage 3 and 4 readers.
Includes 4 versions of question sheets:
➊ A 19 question classic comprehension sheet with literal and factual questions about the story.
➋ A 12 question sheet with higher level comprehension questions.
➌ A 21 True or False question sheet.
➍ A 35 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet with questions on facts, main ideas, details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, true/false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose.
All question sheets come with corresponding answer sheets.
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