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.
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
5-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 7 to 14 years, for the classic English fairy tale ‘Tattercoats’ in which Tattercoats, a granddaughter hated and mistreated by her grandfather ever since birth, attends a royal ball in rags with a goose herder who magically transforms her into a princess when she is chosen by the prince. Tattercoats is a traditional English fairy tale first published in 1890 but likely originating much earlier from anonymous folklore storytellers.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, more details, some extra literary devices and a larger word count. It includes three versions of comprehension questions:
➊ 19 question classic worksheet (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions)
➋ 10 question classic worksheet
➌ 15 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices.
The middle or lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading whilst keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. This version includes two sets of questions:
➍ 11 question classic worksheet (essential comprehension questions-lower to middle level)
➎ 13 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices (middle-to higher year 6 SAT style).
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
Check out some other lesser known fairy tale reading comprehension:
The Swineherd
The Clever Prince
Brave Little Tailor
Katie Crackernuts Scottish Fairy Tale
5-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 7 to 14 years, for the classic fairy tale ‘The Clever Prince’ (Originally written by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1906) in which a prince searches far and wide for a bride who is both very beautiful and clever, finally finding her living as a peasant in a cottage in the woods; after testing her intelligence, he realizes she is his equal and marries the peasant girl, making her his princess.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, some extra literary devices and a larger word count. It includes three versions of comprehension questions:
➊ A classic 18 question worksheet
➋ A 16 question worksheet
➌ A 15 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices
The middle or lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading whilst keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact.
This version includes two sets of questions:
➍ A 14 question classic worksheet
➎ A 15 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
More fairy tale reading worksheets featuring male main characters:
Brave Little Tailor
Aladdin
Emperor’s New Clothes
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
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.
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.
Differentiated reading comprehension for the fairy tale ‘Sleeping Beauty’ also known as ‘Briar Rose’.
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 19 higher-level questions, while the second version includes 15 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 16 questions and the other with 12 questions.
The lower-level text has been simplified for easier reading and is single-sided. It mainly uses decodable and high-frequency words when possible. This version includes three sets of questions - a 10-question version, an 8 question version and a ‘circle the answer’ multiple-choice version with 14 questions.
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood
This carefully re-told story is written at three levels appropriate for readers aged from 6 to 11 years old.
The higher level text is double-sided, has a larger word count and features more complex vocabulary and includes 17 questions, including vocabulary questions.
The middle level is double-sided, has simpler vocabulary and comes with two question sheet versions; one with 15 questions, another with 8 questions.
The lower level text has been simplified for lower-level readers, but follows the structure of the other two higher texts and is therefore also double-sided but uses mainly decodable and high frequency words and has only 7 essential comprehension questions using easy to read and answer questions.
All levels come with answer sheets.
More fairy tale reading worksheets:
Hansel and Gretel
Rapunzel
Thumbelina
The Ugly Duckling
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.
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, has a larger word count and features more ambitious vocabulary and includes 16 questions, including vocabulary questions.
The middle level is double sided, has fewer and easier to comprehend words and comes with two question sheet versions; one with 14 questions, another with 10 questions.
The lower level text has been simplified for lower-level readers, but follows the structure of the other two higher texts and is therefore also double sided but uses mainly decodable and high frequency words and has 9 comprehension question using easy to read and answer questions.
All levels come with answer sheets.
Looking for other classic fairy tale reading worksheets?
Little Red Riding Hood
Hansel and Gretel
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Rapunzel
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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