St Andrew: Scotland's Saint Reading

Learn all about Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint with this comprehensive set of reading worksheets. This extensive resource includes two levels of informational text telling the compelling narrative of Saint Andrew’s life, a story closely linked to Scottish history and culture, celebrated on St Andrew’s Day throughout Scotland and by Scottish communities worldwide.

These reading worksheets recount the life of St Andrew, from his humble beginnings as a fisherman in Galilee to his role as Jesus’ first apostle, his travels spreading Christianity, his martyrdom, and the legends surrounding how he became Scotland’s patron saint. The tale explores themes of faith, devotion, sacrifice, and the power of unwavering commitment.

This resource includes two double-sided, illustrated retellings of The Life of Saint Andrew biography, with an informative St Andrew’s Day fact box and St Andrew timeline, and supporting worksheets. The download offers two versions of the text:

1. A lower-level version appropriate for Years 4-6
2. An upper-level version with more details, aimed at Years 7-10

The Life of Saint Andrew is a crucial story in Scottish Christian tradition, demonstrating kindness, bravery, and the impact of living a life dedicated to faith and service. This legend led to St Andrew becoming the patron saint of Scotland, showing how a devoted life can inspire generations and shape national identity.

A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:

• 2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes
• 3 levels of traditional written response
• 2 levels of fun mixed style quizzes (multiple choice, true or false, cloze, vocabulary linking, event sequencing, and written response)
• 2 Levels of St Andrew’s Biography cloze summary activity
• 4 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles (i.e. 2 at each level)
• Answer sheets for all activities

All supporting worksheets are differentiated to accommodate different learning levels.

Exploring this captivating legend develops cultural literacy about St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and the ethical principles that underpin Scottish Christian traditions of devotion and sacrifice. Ideal for Years 4-10 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula.

This resource is perfect for teaching about St Andrew’s Day (30th November), Christian Saints, or for units on Scottish history and culture.

Also available:
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint Reading Worksheets
Saint David: Wales’ Saint Reading Comprehension
Saint Patrick Biography
St. Nicholas Biography