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Great Plague London Reading Activites
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Discover the Devastating Impact of the Great Plague of 1665 Transport your students back in time to the harrowing year of 1665, when a deadly outbreak of plague ravaged the city of London. This engaging and meticulously researched resource brings to life the chilling account of the Great Plague, offering a rich tapestry of historical details, heart-wrenching tales, and enduring lessons. As the plague spread through the overcrowded streets and alleyways, carried by flea-infested rats, Londoners found themselves in a desperate battle against the invisible yet lethal enemy. From the initial dismissal of the outbreak to the implementation of strict quarantine measures and the mass burial of victims in “plague pits,” your students will witness the unfolding horror and the resilience of a city pushed to the brink. The aftermath of the Great Plague, though catastrophic, laid bare the harsh realities of poverty, lack of medical knowledge, and the vulnerability of densely populated urban centers. Students will explore the societal impacts, the ineffective remedies attempted, and the enduring legacy of this devastating event on public health and urban planning. Through this captivating historical recounting, your students will not only gain a deep understanding of a pivotal moment in London’s history but also develop invaluable insights into themes of human resilience, the consequences of ignorance, and the transformative power of adversity. Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension: • 3 levels of SAT-style multiple-choice quizzes Lower level: 2 pages Middle level: 2 pages Higher level: 3 pages • 2 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types • 1 classic style 13 question double-sided written response (13 traditional paragraph answers) • Event sequencing activity with true/false questions • Cloze summary activity • 2 levels of Great Plague of London crossword puzzles Lower level Higher level • Answer keys provided for all activities Perfect for grades 6-11 across ELA, social studies, and history classrooms. Let your students catch the contagious plague of historical curiosity with this immersive look at the Great Plague that swept through London.
Great Fire of London Reading Worksheets
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Great Fire of London Reading Worksheets

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Bring the Great Fire of London to Life for Your Learners Immerse your students in one of the most defining moments in British history with this captivating resource on the Great Fire of London. Meticulously researched and tailored for the UK national curriculum, this engaging resource offers a rich tapestry of historical details, heroic accounts, and enduring lessons from the catastrophic event that reshaped the city. On the fateful night of September 2, 1666, a simple bakery fire in Pudding Lane ignited a blaze that would forever change the course of London’s history. As the flames rapidly engulfed the city’s wooden structures, fanned by strong easterly winds, Londoners found themselves in a desperate battle against the raging inferno. From the Lord Mayor’s initial dismissal of the fire to the courageous efforts of King Charles II and his brother James, Duke of York, in organizing firefighting efforts, your students will witness the unfolding drama and the resilience of a city pushed to its limits. The aftermath of the Great Fire, though devastating, paved the way for a remarkable rebuilding effort that reshaped London’s landscape. Explore the innovative architectural designs of Sir Christopher Wren, the influx of skilled immigrants that boosted the city’s prosperity, and the lasting impact on urban planning and fire safety regulations. Through this captivating historical recounting, your students will gain a deep understanding of a pivotal moment in British history and develop invaluable insights into themes of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of adversity. Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension: Double sided text with fact box and illustration on reverse 2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes 3 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 event sequencing with true/false questions 2 Great Fire of London crosswords Answer keys provided Ignite your learners’ passion for history with this immersive exploration of the Great Fire of London and its enduring legacy.
Phase 3 Phonics (Pack 3)
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Phase 3 Phonics (Pack 3)

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Differentiated phase 3 phonics worksheets (weeks 5, 6, & 7) Vowel digraphs: /ar/, /or/, /ur/, /ow/, /oi/, /er/ Vowel trigraphs: /igh/, /ear/, /air/, /ure/ Each phase 3 digraph/trigraph has: A variety of differentiated labeling/spelling worksheets (LA / MA / HA). Choose the word from three words reading worksheet. ‘Find the word’ differentiated (LA / HA) reading and writing worksheets. All worksheets designed with reference to the Letters and Sounds Word Lists. e.g. All the example /ur/ words use only graphemes​ taught previously (i.e. during earlier weeks of phase 3 and during phase 2). Therefore all the words used should be fully decodable for the learner. Very clear black and white clip-art used. Perfect for colouring. I often photocopy and enlarge to A3 for whole class teaching and modeling of the worksheet. Phonics cooperative partner activity Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets Spelling Mats Phase 3 and Phase 5
Habitats Cloze
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Habitats Cloze

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7 habitat cloze worksheets. Habitats Included: Desert Habitats Oceans Habitats Polar Habitats Freshwater Habitats Temperate Forest Habitats Rainforest Habitat Grassland Habitat Each cloze worksheet is A4. Each worksheet has two differentiated versions (higher/lower) Carefully researched and written. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. I have uploaded PDF versions and publisher files (if you wish to edit)
Split Digraph a_e
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Split Digraph a_e

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Magic E split digraph a_e labeling worksheet. 33 clear clip-art images to label. Can your learners figure out, read and spell each word? Word box on separate sheet to cross out words
Ultimate /ew/ Phonics Worksheets and Games
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Ultimate /ew/ Phonics Worksheets and Games

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ew flashcards (2 sets): Illustrated version with 40 word/picture pairs Unillustrated word-only version with 40 /ew/ words /ew/ matching/memory game: Match /ew/ words to illustrations (40 words) /ew/ labeling worksheet: Label 20 clipart illustrations with /ew/ words Differentiation options, students can either: Guess the /ew/ word for each illustration and spell independently or Read the word from the separate word box and copy it underneath the illustration This gives students two options based on their spelling and reading levels: either creating the /ew/ words independently or copying from a word bank. This collection of resources provides practice recognizing, reading and writing words with the /ew/ phonics pattern. The assortment of flashcards, games and worksheets allows for multisensory learning and differentiated instruction. Phase 5 Phonics Mat
u_e split digraph
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u_e split digraph

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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)
Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension
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Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension

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Valentine’s Day Reading Worksheet: to teach children about the history, significance, and customs of Valentine’s Day with differentiated reading comprehension for higher, middle, and lower level students, including EAL learners. Each level of the worksheet includes a “sweet facts” box and “Glossary” of different facts and words to enhance understanding and engagement. The worksheets also include differentiated questions for all three levels with answers provided for easy assessment and self-reflection. Worksheets can be single sided or printed with fact box and glossary on the reverse.
Leap Years Reading Comprehension
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Leap Years Reading Comprehension

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Leap Years Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Differentiated. Enhance understanding of leap years with these leap years worksheets. Explore the history and various calendars systems, understand why leap years are necessary, and learn about their frequency, impact, and calculation. Gain insight into what it means to be born on a leap day. Three levels of difficulty: High: Double-sided with complex vocabulary, higher level math examples, and more complex explanation. 17 questions with answer key. Medium: Same double-sided reading text with 13 easier questions and answer key. Low/EAL: Easier text, clearer vocabulary, simple math, fewer examples, and glossary. 11 straightforward questions with answer key.
Pi Day Bundle
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Pi Day Fun! Differentiated magic numbers logic/math activities AND reading comprehension worksheets for Pi Day.
Howard Carter Biography Reading Comprehension
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Howard Carter Biography Reading Comprehension

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Howard Carter Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheets This download includes differentiated biographies of Howard Carter (1874-1939), the British archaeologist and Egyptologist who is most famous for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. He dedicated much of his life to exploring and excavating ancient Egyptian sites, making him one of the most significant figures in the field of Egyptology. The biographies are split into two levels, with approximately 500 words and 10 questions in the higher level, and approximately 350 words and 8 questions in the lower level. Both levels follow the same structure and cover similar information and facts. Answer sheets are provided in two styles: A4 with lines and A5 to print, cut, glue in books and answer below. These worksheets are suitable for teaching biographies and historical Egyptian figures for students in KS2 and KS3
Khufu Pharaoh Ancient Egypt Reading Worksheets
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Khufu Pharaoh Ancient Egypt Reading Worksheets

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Enhance your learning experience with our King Khufu differentiated reading comprehension worksheets! Explore the life of the legendary Ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Old Kingdom period and constructed the Great Pyramid of Giza. This PDF download offers two versions of the text to cater to different reading levels. The higher level text is double-sided, providing an in-depth account of King Khufu’s life, along with 10 challenging comprehension questions to test understanding. With answer sheet. Lower level text is a single-sided page with a simplified account of King Khufu’s biography. This version includes 8 comprehension questions that are easier to answer, perfect for beginners who want to learn about Ancient Egypt.With answer sheet. Expand your knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history with this King Khufu differentiated reading comprehension worksheets.
Egyptian Biographies
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Egyptian Biographies

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9 mini-biographies of famous Egyptians from ancient and modern times. Can be used as a cut-and-sort activity, which encourages learners to work collaboratively by reading the short biographies and matching them to the corresponding photo and name of the person, as well as identifying why they are famous. This activity is perfect for introducing the biographies and for helping learners to identify key features within the text, such as highlighting important details. Mini-Biographies about: Mohamed Salah [Egyptian professional football player who currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Egyptian national team.] Zahi Hawass [Egyptian archaeologist who served as the Minister of Antiquities in Egypt and is known for his contributions to the study of Egyptology and the promotion of Egyptian cultural heritage.] Ramses II [pharaoh of ancient Egypt who ruled from 1279 to 1213 BCE and is considered one of Egypt’s most powerful and successful pharaohs.] Khufu [ Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 4th dynasty and is best known for commissioning the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.] Howard Carter [ British archaeologist and Egyptologist who is best known for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.] Tutankhamun [ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 18th dynasty and is best known for his tomb, which was discovered largely intact by Howard Carter in 1922.] Hatshepsut [ancient Egyptian queen who ruled as pharaoh during the 18th dynasty and is known for her successful reign and numerous building projects.] Rawya Ateya [was an Egyptian feminist and politician who served as the first female member of parliament in Egypt and the Arab world.] Lotfia Elnadi [was an Egyptian aviator who became the first female pilot in Egypt and the Middle East in 1933.]
The Princess and the Pea Reading
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The Princess and the Pea Reading

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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
Snow White & Rose Red Reading Comprehension
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Snow White & Rose Red Reading Comprehension

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Six levels of differentiated reading comprehension for the fairy tale ‘Snow White & Rose Red’ by The Brothers Grimm. The tale follows two sisters, Snow White and Rose Red, who live in a forest and befriend a helpful bear that aids them in defeating an evil dwarf. The tale emphasizes themes of kindness, friendship, and the rewards of helping others, making it suitable for readers aged 6-12 years old. The higher-level text is double-sided and features a larger word count, as well as more complex vocabulary. It includes two versions of comprehension questions. The first version comprises 20 higher-level questions, while the second version includes 14 questions. The middle-level text is also double-sided but has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It comes with two sets of comprehension questions - one with 15 questions and the other with 10 questions. The lower-level text has been simplified for easier reading and is single-sided. It mainly uses decodable and high-frequency words. This version also includes two sets of questions - a 9-question version and a ‘circle the answer’ multiple-choice version with 11 questions, which is perfect for EAL learners. All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets. Other Brothers Grimm fairy tale reading worksheets: Rapunzel Rumpelstiltskin Fable: The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage Cinderella
Frog Prince Reading Comprehension
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Frog Prince Reading Comprehension

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7-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 6 to 11 years, for the classic fairy tale ‘The Frog Prince’ in which a princess reluctantly befriends a frog who helps her in exchange for her company, and he eventually transforms into a prince when she kisses him. The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary and a larger word count. It includes two versions of comprehension questions: An 18 question classic answer sheet where students write answers on the lines. It is double sided. A 12 question multiple choice version with 4 answer choices. The middle-level text has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It comes with two sets of comprehension questions: A classic 12 question worksheet. A 16 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices. The lower-level text has been simplified for easier reading, using mainly decodable and high-frequency words whenever possible, apart from a few essential story words. This version includes three sets of questions: A 10 question classic worksheet A 6 question classic worksheet A 21 question ‘circle yes or no’ worksheet. All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
Rapunzel Reading Comprehension
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Rapunzel Reading Comprehension

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Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets the fairytale ‘Rapunzel’ at four levels, which are 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 20 higher-level comprehension questions. There are two middle-level texts, both double-sided, but using fewer words, larger text and simpler vocabulary. One version has 17 comprehension questions, while the other has 10 questions. The lower-level text has been slightly simplified for lower-level readers, still following the structure of the higher-level texts. However, it uses mainly decodable and high-frequency words. The lower-level text has 8 comprehension questions that are easy to read and answer. All levels come with answer sheets. More fairy tale reading worksheets: Sleeping Beauty Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Puss in Boots
Fairytale Old Woman in Forest
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Fairytale Old Woman in Forest

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8-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 6 to 11 years, for the classic fairy tale ‘The Old Woman in the Forest’ in which a young girl who gets lost in the woods is assisted by a little white bird who helps her find a ring in an old lady’s house, leading her to meet a handsome prince in the forest and ultimately find true love. The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, some extra literary devices and a larger word count. It includes two versions of comprehension questions: ➊ A 16 question classic answer sheet where students write answers on the lines. It is double sided. ➋ A 16 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices. The middle-level text has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It comes with two sets of comprehension questions: ➌ A classic 17 question worksheet. ➍ A 12 question worksheet. ➎ A 14 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices. The lower-level text has been simplified for easier reading, using mainly decodable and high-frequency words whenever possible, apart from a few essential story words. This version includes three sets of questions: ➏ A 10 question classic worksheet ➐ A 6 question classic worksheet ➑ A 14 question ‘circle yes or no’ worksheet perfect for beginner EAL learners. All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
The Swineherd Anti-Fairy Tale
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The Swineherd Anti-Fairy Tale

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6 version differentiated reading comprehension suitable for readers aged 11-14 for the classic anti-fairy tale “The Swineherd” by Hans Christian Andersen, in which a poor prince wishes to wed the Emperor’s daughter. He sends her two beautiful gifts, a nightingale and a rose, but the princess rejects them because they are real and natural, rather than artificial. The prince then disguises himself as a swineherd at the palace and creates a musical pot. The princess pays ten kisses for the pot and one hundred kisses for a musical rattle. However, when the Emperor finds out, he casts her out. The prince, realizing that the princess is unworthy of his love, spurns her and leaves her singing dolefully outside the palace. The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, some literary devices, and a larger word count. It includes four question versions: ➊A 20-question classic answer key where students write answers on the lines. ➋A 24-question multiple-choice version with three answer choices. ➌A vocabulary worksheet requiring definitions for 12 words from the text to be written. ➍A multiple-choice vocabulary worksheet for 12 words from the text. The middle-level or lower text has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It comes with two sets of comprehension questions: ➎A classic 16-question worksheet ➏An 18-question multiple-choice question sheet with three answer choices. All levels of worksheets come with answer keys. More fiction reading comprehension: Old Woman in the Forest Puss in Boots Brave Little Tailor Aladdin