Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for three retellings of the traditional 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!

Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional 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 readersof traditional tales 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.

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.

Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of the traditional 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.

Develop reading comprehension skills with this collection of tales from the Brothers Grimm featuring magical elves. Includes three interconnected stories: "The Elves and the Shoemaker" - The classic tale about a poor shoemaker who receives much-needed help from three young elves. "The Servant Girl" - A hard-working servant girl encounters elves who gift her gold. "The Changeling" - A mother cleverly tricks elves to return her stolen child. This reading comprehension resource includes: ➼ Illustrated, child-friendly versions of each tale faithful to the original Brothers Grimm For “The Elves and the Shoemaker”: ➊ A 20 question VIPERS comprehension sheet requiring written responses ➋ A 32 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet ➌ A 27 question essential questions plus multiple choice sheet ➍ A lower ability/EAL question sheet with written and multiple choice For the complete set of three tales: ➎ A 39 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet ➏ A 21 question written response comprehension sheet Through these engaging fairy tales, students will build key comprehension skills while learning valuable lessons about generosity, caution, and wisdom. The tales connect through the common theme of magical elves impacting human lives. An enchanting addition to any reading curriculum. The tales are written at a year 4 to 5 reading level, with comprehension questions appropriate for key stages 2, 3 and even 4.

Reading Comprehension for the Brothers Grimm’s “The Bremen Town Musicians” In this classic folk tale, an aging donkey meets up with a worn-out hunting dog, an old cat, and an elderly rooster, all of whom have faced hardship with their masters. Seeking a fresh start, the loyal friends embark on a journey together to Bremen to begin new lives as musicians. After spending the night in a forest along the way, the determined animals follow a light to a cottage inhabited by robbers. By making loud noises together, the clever companions are able to work as a team to scare off the outlaws. In the end, the four newfound friends contentedly take over the abandoned house, seeming to have found their happy new home together. This reading comprehension resource includes: ➼ A reading passage written at an approximate 8-11 year old reading level ➼ A 27-question SAT-style multiple choice quiz ➼ A 15-question comprehension worksheet with factual, sequencing, vocabulary, main idea, and theme questions, plus a ‘write a summary’ prompt With answer sheets

Reading Comprehension for the Brothers Grimm’s "The Bremen Town Musicians" In this classic folk tale, an aging donkey meets up with a worn-out hunting dog, an old cat, and an elderly rooster, all of whom have faced hardship with their masters. Seeking a fresh start, the loyal friends embark on a journey together to Bremen to begin new lives as musicians. After spending the night in a forest along the way, the determined animals follow a light to a cottage inhabited by robbers. By making loud noises together, the clever companions are able to work as a team to scare off the outlaws. In the end, the four newfound friends contentedly take over the abandoned house, seeming to have found their happy new home together. This reading comprehension resource includes: ➼ A reading passage written at an approximate 8-11 year old reading level ➼ A 27-question SAT-style multiple choice quiz ➼ A 15-question comprehension worksheet with factual, sequencing, vocabulary, main idea, and theme questions, plus a ‘write a summary’ prompt With answer sheets

Reading comprehension for the traditional tale** ‘The Golden Goose’ by the Brothers Grimm.** 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 traditional 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

Differentiated reading comprehension for the Brothers Grimm’s ‘The Brave Little Tailor’, a humorous traditional tale about a boastful tailor who outsmarts a giant, ogres, and a unicorn with his wit and cleverness. His adventures lead him to marry a princess and gain half a kingdom. Despite his small size, the little tailor’s intelligence and resourcefulness help him triumph against all odds. Suitable for readers aged 7 to 14 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 4 A4 pages in length (printable back-to-back on 2 pieces of paper). Two versions of comprehension questions accompany this level of text: ➊ A classic worksheet with 18 questions that require mid to high-level reading comprehension skills, ➋ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 28 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 4 answer choices. The middle-level text is a condensed version of the higher level text, with the same plot and events. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by three sets of comprehension questions: ➌ A classic 13 question worksheet ➍ An 11 classic question and 8 multiple choice question worksheet ➎ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 37 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 3 answer choices. 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 spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes two sets of question sheets: ➏A classic worksheet with 10 questions ➐ A TRUE OR FALSE activity with 32 questions Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

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.

10 versions of differentiated reading comprehension for the traditional tale ‘Beauty and the Beast’,  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 20 questions that require mid to high-level reading comprehension skills, ➋ A classic worksheet with 15 higher level compound questions. ➌ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 26 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 17 question worksheet ➎ A classic 14 question worksheet ➏ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 31 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 4 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 question sheets: ➐ A classic worksheet with 15 questions ➑ A classic worksheet with 8 very easy questions ➒ A TRUE OR FALSE activity with 20 questions ➓ A multiple-choice style version with a sequencing task and 8 easy questions 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.

12 versions of differentiated reading comprehension for the classic fairy tale ‘Puss in Boots’, 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 16 questions (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions) ➋ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 26 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices ➌ A multiple-choice vocabulary version with 14 vocabulary 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 four sets of comprehension questions: ➍ A classic 16 question worksheet ➎ A classic 8 question worksheet ➏ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 28 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices ➐ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 27 mixed-level questions, each with 4 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 six sets of questions: ➑ A classic worksheet with 15 questions ➒ A classic worksheet with 7 very easy questions ➓ A multiple-choice style version with 7 very easy to read-questions and 3 answer choices ⓫ A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 15 mixed-level questions and 3 answer choices ⓬ A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 27 mixed-level questions and 4 answer choices Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

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.

7-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 6 to 12 years, for the fairy tale ‘The Princess Who Was Hidden Underground’, a German fairy tale in which a young man disguises himself as a sheep inside a golden fleece to gain access to a king’s imprisoned daughter, wins her love, and identifies her in duck form to pass the king’s test and marry her. Despite the king’s attempts to prevent suitors from reaching his daughter, the clever young man outsmarts the king and is able to marry the princess. The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, more details, some extra literary devices. It has a larger word count is double A4 size. 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 9 questions ➌A multiple-choice SAT style version with 24 mixed level questions and 3 answer choices. ➍A multiple-choice SAT style version with 23 higher level 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 three sets of questions: ➎A classic worksheet with 18 questions ➏A classic worksheet with 10 questions. ➐A multiple-choice SAT style version with 24 mixed level questions and 3 answer choices. All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.