Transport students into the magic of the Christmas holidays with this illustrated retelling of “The Nutcracker”. Captivating visuals and focused questioning engage learners from years 4 to 8 with this timeless tale that’s perfect for the Christmas season. This versatile reading comprehension pack includes: An illustrated carefully written retelling of the cherished story Two standards-aligned multiple choice quizzes assessing key details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, and author’s purpose Three versions of written response sheets for differentiated assessment Sequencing tasks to retell the magical story Story summary gap fill (cloze) worksheets Story vocabulary crosswords Enjoy the magical dream world of this Christmas narrative with this lovely resource. Learners will connect with the text through tiered materials aimed at advancing literary appreciation and analysis skills. Share this classic tale and usher students into the transcendent magic of reading this holiday season! Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources: Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension Little Match Girl Christmas Story Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading Non-Fiction Texts: Christingles Fun Reading Activities History of Christmas Trees

Simple 'ea&' / long e...label worksheet. 16 clear B&W images: meat, read, sea, peanut etc. Read the words in the box and label the pictures. PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT

3 different activities (over 4 pages) to help students identify and think about the subject of a sentence. 1. Underline the complete subject in the sentence. 2. Add an appropriate subject to the sentence. 3. Read the sentence, identify the subject, match to (non-commercial) clip-art.

Simple labeling worksheet with 15 /ar/ digraph words. Very simple and clear images. With a word list with sound buttons. Please let me know what you think of the style of images.

ai digraph labelling worksheet. 11 clear black and white clip art pictures of easy to read and spell /ai/words. Please see my 242 page Phonics Skills Book Phase 3 - Phase 5 resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-skills-book-phase-3-phase-5-11872855

Most common suffix (-ful, -est, -ing, -less, -ly, -er) and prefix (re-, un-, dis-, mis-, pre-) investigation worksheets. Each suffix and prefix meaning is given, plus an example. Can be differentiated in numerous ways: 1) Students think of their own example of words with common prefixes and suffixes. [page 1 & page 2] 2) Students can sort the provided examples. [page 3] and add some of their own 3) Students can decide which prefix or suffix works with the given base words and then add them to the table in the appropriate place. [page 4] (answers will vary) You may choose to do just suffixes or prefixes in one lesson or print back to back and do it all at once. I always like to get students to work in pairs and help each other complete worksheets and also add other examples. Uploaded a PDF in a Sasson Font & an editable word doc. in comic sans. Hope students around the world enjoy them. Please rate and comment, all my resources are shared freely.

Magic e, split digraph /a_e/ flashcards. 3 types of a-e split digraph flashcards. Sound button flashcards Illustrated flashcards matching word to picture Made with 55 example words, all Letters and Sounds suggested words included. A FREE sample resource: all other phase 5 split digraph flashcards here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/split-digraph-flashcards-12311559

A better, more focused selection of /er/ digraph worksheets: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/er-digraph-12202413 This selection is er, it’s a worksheet with, er, /er/ pictures on it to label using the /er/ words in the box. and, um, er, a /er/ cloze sentence worksheets using /er/ words and read/cover/write/check and also quite a clever read/draw worksheet.

ow words making the /ou/ sound worksheets. introduction labeling worksheet with 12 clear clip art images cloze sentences using a selection of ow words in easy (?) to read sentences. Please see my 242 page Phonics Skills Book Phase 3 - Phase 5 resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-skills-book-phase-3-phase-5-11872855

1)Simple labeling worksheet. oil, foil, boil, soil, coin, point, poison, toilet. Read the words in the box, then write it under the matching pictures. 2)'oi&' and &';oy' cloze sentences. 3)&'oi&'; and 'oy&' read/cover/write/check. 4)&';oi' and &'oy&'; label with boy and toy 5&6) Cut phonemes and spell next to the matching picture.

Basic worksheet. With rule. Decide (based upon the pronoun or noun) whether the being verb should be 'am', 'is' or 'are'...fill in the blank. (1 non-commercial clip-art image of a happy panda...I am happy, yes I am!) Also thrown in a very basic quiz / cloze 1 slide PowerPoint ... all for free!

10 adjectives worksheets; Range of levels from gaining initial knowledge to applying it in sentence writing. Hope that people find them useful. Please rate and comment if you do! Please also see my adjective, nouns and verb flashcards / display cards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/nouns-verbs-adjectives-display-cards-12216145 And my posters: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-nouns-adjectives-posters-12212892

oa labelling worksheet and ow (making the oa sound) labeling worksheet. Plus an ‘oa’ and ‘ow’ cloze activity. oa = goat, boat, oak, soap, toad, road, etc. ow = slow, snow, blow, yellow, pillow etc. Alternative Spellings for /oa/

The Frayer Model is a graphical organizer used for word analysis and vocabulary building. This four-square model prompts students to think about and describe the meaning of a word or concept by: Defining the term, Describing its essential characteristics, Providing examples of the idea, Offering non-examples of the idea. Various versions. Also uploaded a variation ‘Word Star Organsier’

ch, ch, ch, ch, choo choo!! Simple labelling worksheet of 12 ch words. Look at the clear pictures, read the words in the box, choose the correct word and write it under the corresponding picture. chin, rich, chat, itch, punch, chick, chicken, pinch, chest, watch, etc. diagrpah ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch diagraph One file is the B&W worksheet, one has a few color cliparts as well. Please rate and leave a comment?

Reading and spelling worksheet. Children must help the alien answer the questions...look at the picture and answer 'Is this a cat?', 'Is this a net?' etc. Answer with HFW 'yes, it is.' or 'No, it is not'. 20 CVC words with clear black and white pictures. Should keep 'em busy for a while??? Is It? Yes It is.

Help the alien. Look at the clipart pictures (10 clear black and white images) Read the question, 'Is this a cat?' Then answer with either, 'Yes, it is.' or 'No, it is not. It is a CVC' Extension activity from the upload 'Is this a CVC?&'

Panicking? I have been. This resource has 2 simple first day activities. One worksheet is a 'find someone who' double sided questionnaire...students can circulate around the room and try to find a classmate who has or can x,y,z and write the name in the box. (you may need to edit some of the questions for your school and grade) Other worksheet (Getting to know you)I may put on the tables when students arrive and they can fill in the answers about themselves and their interests, strengths and weaknesses. Hope they help new classes.

Four A4 pages to use on a display alongside student's own recount examples. *Title *Explanation *Features of a recount (title, past tense, introductory paragraph [who, what, when, where & why], main body in order, time connectives, concluding sentence) *Sequential words brainstorm, Includes an editable Microsoft Publisher file and a PDF file.

Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings. e.g. to, too and two Students have to circle the correct word (homophone) for each sentence. Homework worksheet.