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Fronted Adverbials Mat
Fronted Adverbials Word Mat.
“Fronted Adverbials are words or phrases at the beginning of a sentence which are used to describe the action that follows.
A comma is usually used after the adverbial.”
Fronted adverbials listed under time, frequency, location, manner and degree.
Holi Information Text + Hindu Legend
Celebrate the vibrant Hindu festival of Holi! This engaging lesson allows students to dive into the origins, traditions, and cultural practices of Holi through
The detailed information text uses colorful visuals and clear explanations to explore the festival’s history and customs. Students will learn about the religious roots of Holi, the playful throwing of colored powder and water, significant Hindu legends, important festival cultural practices like traditional dances, special foods, and more.
Complementing this is a retelling of the classic legend of Holika’s failed attempt to harm Prahlad, from which the Holi festival arose. This dramatic Hindu myth illustrates the triumph of good over evil.
Assessment options cater to different learning styles:
Multiple choice questions test comprehension and details
Short answer and long answer writing prompts encourage deeper analysis
Sequencing and cloze activities reinforce plot and key ideas
A colorful crossword focuses on essential vocabulary
Includes answer keys
This richly illustrated Holi lesson seamlessly integrates into studies of Indian culture and mythology for years 6-10. Students will gain memorable insights into the joyful celebration of Holi!
o_e split digraph
o_e split digraph
o_e split digraph worksheets (30 words, 30 clip-art, words on separate page)
o_e split digraph flashcards (2 version with 40 words and illustrations)
o_e split matching game (40 words, match word to image memory game)
Noun Mats Noun Worksheets
Noun mats (noun scaffolds) and matching noun worksheets.
Differentiated versions uploaded.
Blank version also uploaded for children to make their own examples.
Possessive Apostrophe
Possessive nouns, possessive apostrophe.
Possessive nouns example posters, rules posters, possessive noun anchor charts and possessive nouns worksheets.
Resources aim to explain plural nouns, singular noun possessive rules and plural noun possessive rules (both nouns ending in s and plural nouns not ending in s)
Includes 1 illustrated and 5 unillustrated differentiated worksheets.
15 posters or anchor charts.
1 blank matching poster template (for learners to make own example poster).
Charles Dickens Biography
Charles Dickens biography reading comprehension.
Charles Dickens novel summary comprehension.
Differentiated three ways. Lots of Charles Dickens facts.
The biographies have glossaries to help at each level.
Differentiated questions with answer sheets provided.
Suitable for KS2 & KS3.
Rumpelstiltskin Reading Comprehension
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the fairytale ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ 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 18 higher level comprehension questions.
The middle level text is double-sided, has simpler vocabulary, and includes 13 comprehension questions.
There are two lower level texts, both of which have been simplified for lower-level readers and follow the structure of the higher level texts. However, one is a shortened version omitting one night of spinning straw into gold in exchange for a ring. Both lower level texts use mainly decodable and high frequency words. The lower level full story version has 11 comprehension questions, and the shortened version has 9 comprehension questions that are easy to read and answer.
All levels come with answer sheets.
More Brothers Grimm reading worksheets:
Cinderella
Snow White
Hansel and Gretel
Bremen Town Musicians
The Golden Goose Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension for the Brothers Grimm’s 'The Golden Goose’
In this classic story of kindness rewarded, a generous but mistreated younger brother named Simpleton shares his meager pancake with a magical dwarf and is rewarded with a golden goose and the hand of the princess. With the help of the grateful dwarf, Simpleton overcomes the unreasonable demands of a biased king and eventually inherits the kingdom. This entertaining fairy tale retelling imparts a moral lesson about how generosity and perseverance can be rewarded.
Download includes:
➊ Double-sided eading passage (a faithful retelling of the Grimms version) written at an approximate year 3 or 4 level for readers aged 7-9 years old.
➋ A 31 question multi-choice SAT Style comprehension sheet, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and authors purpose questions.
➌ A classic, write the answers on the line, 21 reading comprehension question worksheet.
➍ True or False? Activity with 32 statements.
Answer sheets for all versions.
*Not to be confused with the Aesop fable “The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs”, which is also available from my shop / via this link *
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12868064
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Alternative ou
Pronunciations of ‘ou’ sorting flashcards, read and colour the 4 pronunciations worksheet, and grouping and listing frame.
Alternative pronunciations of ‘ou’
‘ou’ as in ‘oo’ sound (e.g. you, group)
'ou’ as in ‘o’ sound (e.g. could, should)
'ou’ as in ‘oa’ sound (e.g. shoulder, boulder)
Standard pronunciation of ‘ou’
‘ou’ as in ‘ou’ sound (e.g. cloud, proud)
Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.
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Nouns Verbs Adjectives Display Cards
162 Noun, Verbs, Adjectives Display Cards.
42 Verbs
42 Nouns
78 Adjectives
Perfect for classroom display, parts of speech hunt, flashcards, memory games etc.
Selection of words from the common to the more abstract.
Also included are 12 bingo pages using 37 of the above images. Each game card has 2 verbs, 2 nouns, 2 adjectives; students can therefore define words called by type etc.
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Phonics Home Learning
Phonics Spelling Home Learning Pack.
honics book + phonics worksheets
Includes 100s of pages of worksheets covering the majority of the UK phonics covered during reception, year 1 and year 2 at school.
Designed by a year 1 school teacher and used in many schools around the world
Special bundle price with my best phonics resources.
Limited time offer, available only during Covid19 school closures.
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Phonics Phase 3 Bundle
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
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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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Snow White Reading Comprehension
12 versions of differentiated reading comprehension are available for the classic fairy tale ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, 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 spans 4 A4 pages (printable back to back on two pieces of A4 paper). Three versions of comprehension questions are available for this level text:
➊ A classic worksheet with 19 questions (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions)
➋ A classic worksheet with 14 Higher Level Key Stage 3 SAT style questions
➌ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 27 mixed-level questions, each with 3 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 20 question worksheet
➎ A 13 question SAT Style worksheet,
➏ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 24 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices.
The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes six sets of questions:
➐ A classic worksheet with 14 questions,
➑ A Key Stage 2 SAT style worksheet with 16 questions,
➒ A classic worksheet with 8 easy-to-answer questions,
➓ A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 14 mixed-level questions and 3 answer choices,
⓫ A cloze activity,
⓬ A word mat and a labelling activity word mat.
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
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Fairy Tale Reading Comprehension A
This collection features 10 classic fairy tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
The Golden Goose
The Brave Little Tailor
The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage
Beauty and the Beast
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Little Mermaid
Thumbelina
The Ugly Duckling
Billy Goats Gruff
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and writing responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these timeless stories. This fairy tale collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
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Phase 3 Phonics (Pack 3)
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
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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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Christmas Reading Comprehension
Immerse your learners in the enchanting world of Christmas with this delightful collection of three beloved holiday classics. Explore the magic of the season through the timeless words of Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and Hans Christian Andersen’s cherished tales, “The Little Match Girl” and “The Little Fir Tree.”
In “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Moore’s poetic masterpiece brings to life the joy and wonder of Christmas. This beloved poem sparks imaginations and captures the true spirit of the season.
“The Little Match Girl” takes readers on a poignant and heartfelt journey as they follow the touching story of a young girl’s encounters on a winter’s night. Armed with only a bundle of matches, she experiences extraordinary moments that lead to a transformative and uplifting conclusion. This timeless tale teaches valuable lessons of compassion, resilience, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
In “The Little Fir Tree,” Andersen’s enchanting narrative follows the life of a small fir tree from its humble beginnings in the forest to its grand destiny as a Christmas tree. This heartwarming story explores themes of patience, appreciation, contentment with one’s life, and the a reflection on the holiday traditions we hold dear.
This captivating collection is complemented by a wide range of differentiated worksheets, ensuring that every learner can engage with the material at their own pace and level. From SAT-style multiple-choice questions to classic written responses, sequencing activities, cloze exercises, and vocabulary-building crosswords, these worksheets provide a comprehensive and joyful learning experience.
Share the magic of the season with your learners through this captivating collection of holiday classics and engaging worksheets.
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Christmas Reading Big Bundle
Immerse your learners in the enchanting world of Christmas with this delightful collection of five beloved holiday classics. Explore the magic of the season through the timeless words of Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Hans Christian Andersen’s cherished tales, “The Little Match Girl” and “The Little Fir Tree,” the Grimm Brothers’ tale “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” and a lovely retelling of "The Nutcracker."
This captivating collection is complemented by a wide range of differentiated worksheets, ensuring that every learner can engage with the material at their own pace and level. From SAT-style multiple-choice questions to classic written responses, sequencing activities, cloze exercises, and vocabulary-building crosswords, these worksheets provide a comprehensive and joyful learning experience.
Share the magic of the season with your learners through this captivating collection of holiday classics and engaging worksheets.