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Hansel and Gretel Reading Comprehension
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
Islam Reading Comprehension
Two versions of differentiated Islam Information Texts plus lots of supporting activities and worksheets!
This download includes two versions of differentiated Islam overview information texts, each offering a comprehensive two-page overview of key aspects, including subheadings on Allah, The Shahadah, Muslim Prayer and Worship, Set Prayers (Salah), Prayers from the Quran, Islamic Rules, Hajj Pilgrimage, Ramadan, Eid Holidays.
(Throughout each text, the abbreviation SAWS follows the Prophet Muhammad’s name "Sallallahu alaihi wasallam,” meaning “Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,” as a sign of respect to Muslims worldwide.)
This expansive Islam resource includes 2 differentiated texts (approximate year 7 and year 10 reading levels) and:
3 Levels of Multiple-Choice Quizzes (including a challenging 4-page version at a grade 10 level, and two other 2-page versions).
Differentiated Written Response Sheets: Accommodating various learning levels, these sheets include both detailed written responses and easily accessible single-word or short phrase answers.
2 Crossword Puzzles utilizing key learnings from the texts.
True or False question sheet
Islam Summary Missing Word Cloze Activity.
Equip your students with an overview of Islam through diverse activities that appeal to different learning styles and levels.
Ideal for years 6-11.
Download this resource now to enrich your teaching and captivate your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Islamic culture and beliefs.
Includes answer keys.
Rama and Sita - Ramayana - Reading
Help students understand the traditions and meaning behind Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, with this engaging teaching resource. The double-sided illustrated text retells the story of Rama and Sita, derived from the Ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, and is written at a years 6-8 reading level.
Assessment and differentiation made easy with:
52 question multiple choice quiz with various question types
Story summary cloze activity
Sequencing task
Two levels of written response prompts for differentiation from years 6-11
Answer keys included for all activities.
Bring the traditions and meaning of Diwali alive for your students with this comprehensive resource for teaching the story of Rama and Sita.
Jewish Story of Creation
Engage your students with the captivating Jewish account of the origins of the universe and life on Earth, as beautifully depicted in retelling of the biblical story of Creation.
The Story of Creation is the foundational narrative in the Torah (first five books of the Hebrew Bible) that describes God’s formation of the heavens, Earth, and all living things over a period of six days, followed by a seventh day of rest and blessing. This powerful cosmological story establishes core Jewish beliefs about the divine source of all existence and the sanctity of the seventh day of the week.
The story portrays God methodically creating light, sky, land, vegetation, celestial bodies, aquatic creatures, animals, and ultimately human beings - fashioned in God’s own image and given stewardship over the Earth. Despite its ancient roots, the creation story remains a seminal text exploring timeless concepts of the universe’s beginnings, humanity’s place in the world, and our sacred responsibility as ethical caretakers.
A variety of differentiated, engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills in this resource:
3 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes
2 levels of story summary cloze passages
2 levels of written response worksheets with fun & engaging mixed-style questions
2 levels of true or false question sheets
2 version of Story of Creation crossword
Answer keys for all activities
Exploring this formative narrative develops cultural literacy about the ancestral beliefs and wisdom that shaped Jewish spirituality, ethics, and traditions like Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
Joseph & His Brothers Jewish Story
Immerse your students in one of the most powerful and transformative stories in Jewish history!
Joseph and His Brothers is the biblical account of Joseph, one of Jacob’s twelve sons, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. Though favored by his father, Joseph faced hardship and betrayal when his brothers stripped him of his special coat and threw him into a pit, eventually selling him to passing merchants.
Taken to Egypt, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams led him to the court of Pharaoh, where he became a trusted advisor and governor, responsible for preparing the nation for a prophesied famine. When Joseph’s brothers later came to Egypt to buy food, he tested them to see if they had changed before revealing his identity and forgiving them.
The story of Joseph and His Brothers is a seminal event in Jewish history recounted in the Hebrew Bible as a testament to faith, forgiveness, and divine providence. Despite humble beginnings and tumultuous trials, Joseph’s life was guided by God’s plan, leading him to a position of power where he could ultimately save his family.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills in this
2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes (2-page and 3-page versions)
2 levels of story summary cloze passages
2 levels of written response worksheets (a double-sided version with 15 mixed style question types, and a single-sided version with 8 essential written response questions)
2 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles
Answer sheets for all activities
Exploring this pivotal narrative develops cultural literacy about the ancestral origins and formative experiences that shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
Alternative spellings for 'oa'
Flashcards with images and words and a spelling table to support teaching of alternative spellings of /oa/
(Phase 5 Week 25)
Review spelling:
‘oa’ as in coat, float, throat.
Alternative spellings:
‘ow’ = ‘oa’ as in blow, elbow, shadow,
‘oe’ =‘oa’ as in toe, tomatoes, heroes,
o_e = ‘oa’ as in smoke, telescope, cone, globe
‘o’ = ‘oa’ as in tomato, gecko, mango, no, so
16 clear images/words for each grapheme above used in:
Flashcards with word and image on one card.
Flashcards with image on one card and a matching flashcard/grid for the corresponding word.
2 versions of a ‘spelling grid’ (one version all 5 graphemes, one version 4 = /ow/,/oe/,/o_e/,/o/) with a accompanying word bank.
Alternative Spellings for /sh/
Alternative Spellings for /igh/
Alternative Spellings for /ee/
Alternative Spellings for /or/
Alternative Spellings for /air/
Phase 2 and 3 Phonics Mats
Carefully designed, double-sided, Phase 2 and 3 phonics mats.
One side has grapheme and memorable clip-art example, reverse side has a list of decodable words.
Each side is laid out in the reverse order - so that when the clip-art side is printed and put back-to-back with the word list side the words are directly behind the image. This helps the learner to find the spelling pattern they are looking for as the mat is ‘flippable’.
Differentiated word lists - one with 4 example words (3 easily decodable and one slighty tricky) and another version with only 3 words (all easy to read and in a bigger font)
Also different versions of the clip-art side included. (With/ without word label, and one with a few different memorable images.)
Phonics cooperative partner activity
Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 3 Worksheets
Phonics Workbook
Spelling Mats Phase 3 and Phase 5
Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint & Worksheets
Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint with 5 worksheets about the basic rules of subject-verb agreements.
Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint progression:
1)Starts by reviewing what the subject and verb of a sentence is.
2)Then an example slide of the grammar rule.
3)Main part of the PowerPoint provides example sentences with various different subjects and students choose the correct form of the verb, on a click the correct form of the verb floats into place.
(rule is removed after a few slides, but then reappears so that you can reinforce [or correct] the rule).
Fun story style to keep students engaged.
4)Ends with a simple task instructing students to write examples for different subjects and pronouns.
I use it with a ESL after-school class and mini-whiteboards for pairs of students to make it into a quiz game format.
Also included are 5 carefully designed, story-style, fun worksheets which provide reinforcement and practice for the rule.
1 of the worksheets repeats the examples used in the PowerPoint.
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.
Complete your verb teaching toolkit with:
EAL Newcomer: Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses
Irregular Verbs V1,V2,V3
Verb Mats
EAL Newcomer - Interactive ESL Activity
Verb Tense Games | Past Tense Cards
Sentence Types
Yelling, telling or asking?
A sentence type resource for year 2 and year 1 with 159 illustrated telling, asking or exclamatory sentences. Learners to add end punctuation.
3 similar sentences per A4 page - 1 of each sentence type (yelling, telling or asking)
1 version with 3 very similar sentences, but which on careful reading are each different (i.e. 1 is a simple telling, 1 is exclamatory, 1 is a question sentence) (51 sentences)
1 version with 3 obviously different sentences (36 sentences) but with a the same sentence topic.
1 version as above with easier to read/decodable sentences for LA learners (21 sentences)
1 version with 3 very similar sentences but which change dependent upon the end punctuation (51 sentences)
Possessive Nouns
Mastering Possessive Nouns: Comprehensive Resource
This comprehensive kit provides educators with a variety of tools to teach possessive nouns effectively:
Instructional Materials:
15 colorful posters/anchor charts illustrating:
• Singular possessive nouns
• Plural possessive nouns (ending in ‘s’ and not ending in ‘s’)
• Possessive apostrophe usage rules
Practice Resources:
6 differentiated worksheets:
• 1 illustrated worksheet for visual learners
• 5 text-based worksheets of varying difficulty levels
Interactive Learning:
1 blank matching poster template for students to create their own examples
Key Concepts Covered:
Distinguishing between plural and possessive nouns
Singular noun possessive rules
Plural noun possessive rules (for nouns ending in ‘s’ and those that don’t)
Correct placement of possessive apostrophes
This resource is designed to cater to diverse learning styles and provide ample opportunities for practice and reinforcement of possessive noun concepts.
Tutankhamun Biographies
Tutankhamun Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheets
This download includes differentiated biographies of Tutankhamun, the pharaoh who ruled ancient Egypt from 1332 to 1323 BC. Tutankhamun is most famous for his tomb, which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, and for the treasures that were found inside.
The biographies are split into two levels, with approximately 500 words and 10 questions in the higher level, and approximately 350 words and 8 questions in the lower level. Both levels follow the same structure and cover similar information and facts. Answer sheets are provided in two styles: A4 with lines and A5 to print, cut, glue in books and answer below.
These worksheets are suitable for teaching biographies and ancient Egyptian history for students in KS2 and KS3.
The Princess and the Pea Reading
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale ‘The Real Princess’, also known as ‘The Princess and the Pea’.
This carefully retold story is written at three levels appropriate for readers aged from 6 to 10 years old. The higher level text features more ambitious vocabulary and includes 19 questions, including vocabulary questions. The middle level has 13 questions, while the lower level text has been simplified for lower-level readers and has only 8 questions.
All levels come with answer sheets.
Looking for other Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales? Check out these:
Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
Thumbelina
Jack and the Beanstalk
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
And many more reading printables in my shop!
Rapunzel Reading Comprehension
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
Sleeping Beauty Reading Comprehension
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.
Grimm's Fable Reading Comprehension
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.
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Transport learners into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s bittersweet tale, “The Little Match Girl.” Vivid illustrations and varied questioning engage learners in years 3 through to year 8 with this timeless story perfect for the Christmas season.
This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:
A beautifully illustrated double sided retelling of the story
Three SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect,and author’s purpose questions
Five versions of written response question sheets for differentiated engagement
Event sequencing tasks
Cause and effect activity
Story summary cloze activities
Vocabulary-based crossword puzzles using words from the text
Make an impact this holiday season with a rich selection of visual and written materials. Learners will connect with the beloved tale through leveled questions and activities aimed at improving reading fluency and analyzing this touching story. Share this poignant retelling and help students step into the magic of literature this Christmas!
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Hinduism Reading BIG bundle
This comprehensive 8-product Hinduism bundle brings Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vividly illustrated informational texts and classic myth retellings. Differentiated reading passages on key topics like Diwali, Holi, the Ganges River, and origin stories of the universe, Ganesh and Krishna brings Hinduism alive.
Accompanying each text are engaging activities like cloze passages, multiple choice quizzes, crosswords, flashcards, written responses, and sequencing tasks with included answer keys.
Perfect for years 6 -11, these diverse materials immerse students in Hindu traditions, gods and goddesses, rituals, geography, and timeless narratives that convey profound themes.
Let these resources kindle your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Hindu culture.
Conjunctions (Connectives) PowerPoint
next, so, because, but, until, before, if, then, until, also, instead of, meanwhile.
Use conjunctions two join to short sentences together.
6 examples with multiple choices of conjunctions.
Followed by a clear example of using the chosen conjunction to make one longer sentence. After this students are asked if the sentence makes sense, finally the Power Point rewrites the new, longer sentence to reinforce the change from 2 short sentences into 1 longer sentence.
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