Magic E split digraph a_e labeling worksheet.
33 clear clip-art images to label.
Can your learners figure out, read and spell each word?
Word box on separate sheet to cross out words
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
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
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.
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.
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for The Billy Goats Gruff, suitable for readers ages 6-11.
This pack includes:
3 leveled reading passages:
Lower-level text simplified for beginning readers (approx. year 2)
Mid-level text a wider range of words (approx. upper year 2/year 3)
Original text published in 1859 for more advanced readers (approx. year 4-5)
16 differentiated activity sheets to check comprehension at each level:
Higher-level (original text) includes:
- 12 question classic comprehension worksheet
- 32 question true/false worksheet
- 29 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet
- 2 crossword versions using vocabulary found in the text
Mid-level includes:
- 16 question classic comprehension worksheet
- A matching 16 question worksheet with multiple choice answer options
- 36 question multiple choice worksheet
- Sequencing/cloze (missing word) story summary worksheet
- 2 crossword versions
Lower-level includes:
- 9 question classic comprehension worksheet
- 13 question classic comprehension worksheet
- A matching 13 question worksheet with multiple choice answer options
- 36 question yes/no worksheet
- Crossword
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
Get Moving with Similes: Active Learning Cards
Enliven your English lessons with this dynamic set of simile cards, perfect for active learning and speaking activities. This comprehensive resource uses the Quiz-Trade approach to develop pupils’ understanding and creative use of figurative language through movement and peer interaction.
Contents:
Set 1: Illustrated Simile Cards (70 double-sided cards)
Front: Vibrant illustrated similes
Reverse: Concise explanations detailing both the literal meanings and, for similes with dual meanings, the idiomatic interpretations.
Set 2: Creative Writing Simile Prompts (70 single-sided cards)
Illustrated prompts (such as “as strong as…,” “as boring as…,” “as fun as…”)
Designed for independent simile creation
Supports creative thinking and literacy development
Ideal For:
Key Stage 2 and 3 English
Literacy intervention groups
EAL pupils
Whole-class active learning
Creative writing warm-ups
This hands-on resource transforms simile learning into an active, engaging experience as pupils move about the classroom, exchanging cards and crafting their own similes. The two-tiered approach supports differentiated learning - starting with complete similes before progressing to independent creation - perfect for meeting National Curriculum requirements while keeping pupils active and engaged as they develop from understanding existing similes to confidently creating their own descriptive comparisons.
For additional simile practice, check out my Simile Matching Cards resource
Easter Story Reading Comprehension, Differentiated
3 text levels:
Higher level is double-sided with 12 questions and a short glossary.
Middle level is single-sided, with clearer language, 12 slightly easier questions, and a longer glossary.
Lower level/EAL text is single-sided, with 9 questions, and an extensive glossary.
Higher and middle-level texts include Easter dates fact box with explanations.
Each text includes a question sheet with lines for writing answers, and cut and stick questions for learners to stick in books and answer.
All levels come with answer sheets.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Easter, its origins, history, celebrations, and customs.
Check out my more detailed Easter Reading Worksheets with numerous supporting worksheets, cross words, and wordsearches.
Pronunciations of ‘ou’ sorting flashcards, read and colour the 4 pronunciations worksheet, and grouping and listing frame.
Alternative pronunciations of ‘ou’
‘ou’ as in ‘oo’ sound (e.g. you, group)
'ou’ as in ‘o’ sound (e.g. could, should)
'ou’ as in ‘oa’ sound (e.g. shoulder, boulder)
Standard pronunciation of ‘ou’
‘ou’ as in ‘ou’ sound (e.g. cloud, proud)
Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.
Illuminate your classroom with the spirit of Diwali through this engaging 2-text bundle on the Indian festival of lights. It includes an information text vividly illustrating Diwali traditions and a retelling of the Hindu myth of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana epic.
Students will gain insight into the cultural traditions, rituals, mythology, and global celebrations that brighten this 5-day Hindu holiday, and understand how the triumph of light over darkness inspires the diya lamps, fireworks, and sweets that define this occasion. The bundle contains approximately 30 differentiated worksheets including multiple choice quizzes, cloze activities, sequencing tasks, and written responses catering to diverse needs from years 6-10. Bring the traditions and meaning of Diwali alive for your students with this illuminating 2-text bundle.
Homonyms, Homographs & Heteronyms PowerPoint & Crossword.
Homograph PowerPoint with simple clues and clear (labeled for reuse) clip-art.
Each slide is animated: 1st click written clues are presented, 2nd click clip-art is shown, 3rd click answer is revealed - I use it with mini-whiteboards in a quiz game format.
25 common homographs presented (fit, ring, saw, gum, letters, light, train, table, club, watch, calf, coach, jam, dear, wave, cross, bark, park, orange, bat, right, tear, bow, wind, polish) ( - please see a screen shot of 9 of the slides)
Also comes with a crossword using 17 of the 25 homographs to use as a homework or reinforcement activity.
Differentiated crossword - one with clues and word box of spellings, one with only clues.
I use it with ESL grade 2-5 students in an after school club and with my grade 3 (8 & 9 year olds) when we study this in grammar, but would be enjoyed by grades 2,3,4 and 5)
2 resources to support teaching of stage 5 week 8 of Letters and Sound alternative u pronunciation.
U as in human, unicorn, tuna
U as in butter, under, sun.
24 Word cards with images to be sorted into the matching u sound groups and a read and write in the correct column worksheet.
Pronunciations of ‘Y’ sorting flashcards, and matching read, sort and write worksheet ** and** Poster
Alternative pronunciations of ‘Y’
‘y’ as in ‘ee’ sound (e.g. baby, twenty) [10 images/words]
y’ as in ‘ie’ sound (e.g. cry, July) [10 images/words]
y’ as in ‘i’ sound (e.g. gym, crystal) [10 images/words]
Standard pronunciation of ‘y’
‘y’ as in ‘y’ sound (e.g. yam, yolk) [10 images/words]
Poster,
Flashcards,
Worksheet
Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.
Alternative spellings for (y)oo
Carefully chosen words and matching, clear images following Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Week 26 planning documents.
alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘u_e’ as in : use, muse, duke, value, cube, tune.
alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ue’ as in : cue, venue, rescue, argue, due, hue.
alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ew’as in : stew, few, new, nephew, mildew.
2 versions of flashcards to support teaching of y(oo)
1)Flashcards with words and image on one card
2)Flashcards with word on one card and image on another card for matching/games
Spelling tables for end of week’s review (differentiated - 1 for labeling/1 for sound button drawing)
Mixed word list (I usually enlarge photocopy upto A3 and do a reading game - missing one or two words as students listen and try to remember which words were missed)
Alternative Spellings for /sh/
Alternative Spellings for /oa/
Alternative Spellings for /igh/
Alternative Spellings for /ee/
Alternative Spellings for /or/
Alternative Spellings for /air/
Phase 3, Roll it, Read it Dice Game Mats for Tricky and Decodabale Words.
4 beuatifuly and carfeully designed mats
2 mats with tricky words.
2 mats with decodable words.
Cleverly designed, ‘flippable’ phonics mats for phase 2,3 and 5.
(Also included my medial vowel table mat, and a bonus verb, noun, mat/poster resource+a huge split digraph flashcard resource)
One side has memorable clip-art images, reverse side has a word list of carefully selected example 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’.
Phonics Phase 3- Phase 5 Workbook
Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 3 Worksheets
Phase 3 Partner Activity
Fun phonics worksheets for Letters and Sounds Phase 3.
Consonant digraphs: /ch/ /sh/ /th/ /ng/
Vowel digraphs: /ai/ /ee/ /oa/ long /oo/ short /oo/ /ar/ /or/ /ur/ /ow/ /oi/ /er/
Vowel trigraphs: /igh/ /ear/ /air/ /ure/
Partner worksheets allow children to work and learn with a peer, taking it in turns to write the focus grapheme, they then read the word to their friend who listens and ticks the check circle next to the word when it is read correctly, the friend then re-reads the word to get their check circle ticked. Using different coloured pencils makes it easy to see that children have been taking turns. An extension is to take it in turns drawing sound buttons under each example word. Highly effective and enjoyed by children.
I have also uploaded a corresponding version of each worksheet without check circles if you wish to use them as individual work.
Each word illustrated with extra clear black & white clipart, therefore easy to photocopy and for children to colour.
You may also like my other phonics resources, for example:
Phonics Book
Phase 2 & 3 Mat
Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 3 Worksheets
114 Opposites (antonyms) flashcards (57 pairs of opposites).
Designed so that the opposites cards can be printed back to back and flipped over to reveal the opposite.
Perfect for use as antonym flashcards, and as quiz-quiz-trade cards.
Could also be used for find the matching opposite in the classroom game and concentration memory game and for opposites display.