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Traditional Tales Reading Comprehension A
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Traditional Tales Reading Comprehension A

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This collection features 10 traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction: The Golden Goose The Brave Little Tailor The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage Beauty and the Beast The Emperor’s New Clothes The Little Mermaid Thumbelina The Ugly Duckling Billy Goats Gruff Pied Piper of Hamelin Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and writing responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students. With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these timeless stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
Bremen Town Musicians Reading
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Bremen Town Musicians Reading

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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
Bremen Town Musicians Comprehension
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Bremen Town Musicians Comprehension

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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
The Golden Goose Reading Comprehension
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The Golden Goose Reading Comprehension

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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
Brave Little Tailor Reading Comprehension
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Brave Little Tailor Reading Comprehension

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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.
Grimm's Fable Reading Comprehension
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Grimm's Fable Reading Comprehension

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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.
Beauty and the Beast
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Beauty and the Beast

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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.
Emperor's New Clothes
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Emperor's New Clothes

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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.
Puss in Boots Reading Comprehension
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Puss in Boots Reading Comprehension

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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.
Snow White Reading Comprehension
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Snow White Reading Comprehension

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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.
Underground Princess Fairy Tale
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Underground Princess Fairy Tale

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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.
Cinderella Reading Comprehension
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Cinderella Reading Comprehension

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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
Tattercoats Reading Comprehension
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Tattercoats Reading Comprehension

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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
Clever Prince Reading Comprehension
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Clever Prince Reading Comprehension

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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
The Swineherd Anti-Fairy Tale
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The Swineherd Anti-Fairy Tale

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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
Fairytale Old Woman in Forest
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Fairytale Old Woman in Forest

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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.
Frog Prince Reading Comprehension
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Frog Prince Reading Comprehension

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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.
Sleeping Beauty Reading Comprehension
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Sleeping Beauty Reading Comprehension

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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.
Snow White & Rose Red Reading Comprehension
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Snow White & Rose Red Reading Comprehension

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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
Twelve Dancing Princesses Reading Comprehension
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Twelve Dancing Princesses Reading Comprehension

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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