Differentiated reading comprehension fable retellings of Aesop’s ‘The Lion and the Mouse’ These differentiated retellings of Aesop’s “The Lion and the Mouse” offers three levels of complexity (higher, middle, and lower), students of all abilities can engage with the text and develop their skills. The higher level includes more advanced vocabulary and ten in-depth comprehension questions, while the middle level offers simpler synonyms and nine questions. The lower level is the easiest to read, with a shorter text and seven questions. All levels come with a handy answer key.

Differentiated reading comprehension retellings of Aesop’s ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ fable. Two retellings of the classic fable: one shorter ‘true’ fable at two reading levels and a longer ‘story’ retelling of the fable at three levels. Higher level texts all use more ambitious vocabulary and higher-level questions, middle and lower levels are differentiated to be easier to read and with easier or less questions. All five versions come with answer sheets.

Another carefully curated collection of 28 classic fables, designed to enhance your students’ reading comprehension skills. Each fable has been thoughtfully written to conform to the traditional short length of fables, making them easily readable for young readers. In addition, 5-7 comprehension questions are provided below each fable to encourage a deep understanding of the text. The collection encompasses beloved tales such as “Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Fox and the Stork,” “The Crow and the Pitcher,” “The Town Mouse and Country Mouse,” and “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” along with 23 other timeless fables. Answer sheets are also included for each fable, making it easier to mark. This product is an excellent resource for teachers who want to engage their students in meaningful discussions about important life lessons, such as perseverance, hard work, and empathy. With this collection of fables, your students will learn valuable lessons while also improving their reading comprehension skills. Moreover, a link to a Google slide is provided, featuring each fable on one page for whole-class reading. Fables in this pack: Hare and the Tortoise (5 levels) The Fox and the Stork (2 levels) The Bat and the Weasels The Boys and the Frogs The Crow and the Pitcher The Farmer and His Sons The Fly and the Lion The Fox and the Leopard The Fox and the Rose Bush The Lion and the Bulls The Lion and the Donkey The Lion and the Hare The Monkey and the Camel The Monkey as King The Mosquito and the Bull The Old Lion The Ox and the Frog The Proud Lion and the Donkey The Stag at the Pool The Tame Donkey and the Wild Donkey The Town Mouse and Country Mouse The Vain Jackdaw and His Borrowed Feathers The Wolf and His Shadow The Wolf and the Goat The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing A Fox and a Raven A Mountain and a Mouse An Eagle and other Birds

Mohammed Salah Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheets This download includes differentiated biographies of Mohammed Salah, the Egyptian professional football player who currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Egypt national team. Salah is considered one of the best football players in the world and has won numerous awards for his skills and accomplishments. 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 modern-day Egyptians for students in KS2 and KS3. (‘football’ and ‘soccer’ versions included)

29 generic biography question cards for learners to ask each other about any biography. The questions include a range of grammar-related questions (e.g., What tense is the text mainly written in? Is the biography written in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person? Why? Is any of the text written in the present or future tense?), as well as general topic questions (e.g., Who is the biography about? Why are they famous? What can we learn from the famous person in the biography?). Two versions of question cards, one version with all cards the same colour, another with color-coded cards; with a purple border indicating trickier questions and a blue border indicating easier ones. **This resource is perfect for analyzing the key features of biographies and can be used with any biography. ** Additionally, it includes two Kagan Fan-N-Pick mats: one for square table teams of four and another for learners to use in order (#1 fans the questions, #2 picks, #3 answers, #4 restates and praises).

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 And many more reading printables in my shop!

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

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

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

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

9 mini-biographies of famous Egyptians from ancient and modern times. Can be used as a cut-and-sort activity, which encourages learners to work collaboratively by reading the short biographies and matching them to the corresponding photo and name of the person, as well as identifying why they are famous. This activity is perfect for introducing the biographies and for helping learners to identify key features within the text, such as highlighting important details. Mini-Biographies about: Mohamed Salah [Egyptian professional football player who currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Egyptian national team.] Zahi Hawass [Egyptian archaeologist who served as the Minister of Antiquities in Egypt and is known for his contributions to the study of Egyptology and the promotion of Egyptian cultural heritage.] Ramses II [pharaoh of ancient Egypt who ruled from 1279 to 1213 BCE and is considered one of Egypt’s most powerful and successful pharaohs.] Khufu [ Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 4th dynasty and is best known for commissioning the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.] Howard Carter [ British archaeologist and Egyptologist who is best known for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.] Tutankhamun [ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 18th dynasty and is best known for his tomb, which was discovered largely intact by Howard Carter in 1922.] Hatshepsut [ancient Egyptian queen who ruled as pharaoh during the 18th dynasty and is known for her successful reign and numerous building projects.] Rawya Ateya [was an Egyptian feminist and politician who served as the first female member of parliament in Egypt and the Arab world.] Lotfia Elnadi [was an Egyptian aviator who became the first female pilot in Egypt and the Middle East in 1933.]

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

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.

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.

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