Learn all about Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint with this comprehensive set of reading worksheets. This extensive resource includes two levels of informational text telling the compelling narrative of Saint David’s life, a story closely linked to Welsh history and culture, celebrated on St David’s Day throughout Wales and by Welsh communities worldwide. These reading worksheets recount the life of St David, from his miraculous birth in Wales to his role as a monk, his founding of monasteries, his appointment as Archbishop of Wales, and the legends surrounding his life. The tale explores themes of faith, simplicity, dedication, and the power of gentle leadership. This resource includes a double-sided, illustrated retelling of the story, with an informative St David’s Day fact box and St David timeline, and fourteen supporting worksheets. The download offers two versions of the text: A lower-level version appropriate for Years 3-5 (ages 7-10) An upper-level version with more details, aimed at Years 6-8 (ages 10-13) The Life of Saint David is a crucial story in Welsh Christian tradition, demonstrating piety, devotion, and the impact of living a life dedicated to faith and service. This legend led to St David becoming the patron saint of Wales, showing how a gentle and devoted life can inspire generations. A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills: 2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes 2 levels of traditional written response 2 levels of fun mixed style quizzes (multiple choice, true or false, cloze, vocabulary linking, event sequencing, and written response) 2 Levels Story and St David’s Day cloze summary activity 4 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles (i.e. 2 at each level) Also includes an additional version of the lower text without a timeline fact box and with an additional supplementary illustration Answer sheets for all activities All supporting worksheets are differentiated two ways (lower and higher) to accommodate different learning levels. Exploring this captivating legend develops cultural literacy about St David, the patron saint of Wales, and the ethical principles that underpin Welsh Christian traditions of simplicity and devotion. Ideal for Years 3-8 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula. Also available: Saint George: England’s Patron Saint Reading Worksheets Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint Worksheets

Discover the Extraordinary Life of Saint Patrick: Ireland’s Beloved Patron Saint through this comprehensive reading comprehension package. This extensive resource features two differentiated levels of biographical text that bring to life the captivating story of Saint Patrick, from his dramatic kidnapping as a youth to becoming the most celebrated figure in Irish Christianity. These engaging readings chronicle Patrick’s remarkable journey: his early years in Britain, his six years of slavery in Ireland, his daring escape, and his courageous return as a missionary. Pupils will explore themes of forgiveness, perseverance, and transformative faith while learning about the man behind the legendary 17th March celebration. This resource includes two richly illustrated versions of The Life of Saint Patrick biography, complete with fascinating miracle stories, a detailed timeline, and historical context. The package contains: A lower-level version suitable for Key Stage 2 (Years 4-6) An upper-level version with enhanced historical detail for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) Comprehensive assessment materials include: 3 levels of SAT-style multiple-choice quizzes 4 levels of mixed-format written assessments (featuring multiple choice, true/false, vocabulary matching, chronological ordering, and short answer questions) 2 levels of biography summary cloze activities 2 levels of true or false quizzes 2 differentiated vocabulary-building crossword puzzles Complete answer keys for all activities All worksheets are thoughtfully differentiated to support mixed-ability learning. Perfect for teaching about St Patrick’s Day (17th March), Christian saints, or Irish history and culture. This resource helps pupils understand the historical significance behind the global celebration of St Patrick’s Day while developing critical reading and analytical skills. Suitable for Years 3-9 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula. Complete Your Patron Saints Collection! Explore the lives of all four British Isles patron saints with these differentiated reading comprehension packages: 󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Saint George: England’s Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities Each package includes two reading levels, comprehensive activities, and engaging puzzles - perfect for cross-curricular studies and RE throughout the year!

Uncover the inspiring story of Saint Nicholas with this engaging mini-biography, perfect for Christmas-themed lessons. This single-sided text explores the legend of Saint Nicholas, his generosity, and his connection to modern traditions like Santa Claus and hanging stockings. Includes: A clear timeline of Saint Nicholas’s life Links to Christmas traditions Rich historical context Activities: Multiple-choice quiz Written response sheets True/False activity Crossword puzzles Cloze summaries Ideal for KS2 & KS3 learners, this resource makes a fantastic addition to your holiday curriculum, combining history with festive fun! Looking for a more detailed biography? Explore the extended version here: Discover Santa’s Origins: Reading Resource 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 The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets Non-Fiction Christingles Fun Reading Activities History of the Christmas Tree Reading Looking for more Christian Saint Resources: Saint Patrick St Andrew: Scotland’s Saint Saint David: Wales’ Saint St. George’s Day

(Letters and Sounds Phase 5) alternative spellings for ‘or’ sorting cards, illustrated sentence, phoneme spotter story, blending for reading sheets and worksheets. Sorting cards/Flashcards, sentences, worksheets and phoneme spotter include: Review spelling of ‘or’ as in for, fork, stork, pork. ‘or’ = ‘al’ as in talk, walk, wall, stalk ‘or’ = ‘our’ as in pour, court, mourn, fourteen. ‘or’ = ‘augh’ as in taught, naughty, caught, daughter. To support teaching of Phase 5 Week 21 Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity. “Ask Around: Essential Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Key Features: Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary. Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster. Comprehensive Grammar Coverage: Each set of verb sheets covers essential verb tenses in both asking and answering formats: Simple present tense third person singular (What does he do? He verbs or +es) Simple present tense with the modal verb can (What can she do? She can verb) Present continuous tense (+ing form) (What is he doing? She is verb+ing) Simple future tense using auxiliary will (What will she do tomorrow? Tomorrow, she will verb) Simple past tense (What did he do yesterday? Yesterday, he verb+ed) Present perfect tense 1st & 2nd person with auxiliary have/h (Have you ever verb? Yes, I have verb) Identifying and articulating V1 (base form), V2 (simple past), and V3 (past participle) Blank version with just clipart for additional questions or usage Matching flashcards Progressive Levels: 6 sets of question sheets, each with 15 verbs and 9 different verb tense practice versions. Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading. Flashcards Included: Includes 100 matching flashcards for both direct teaching and various flashcard games, perfect for EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Versatile Usage: Ideal for primary school level grammar lessons in the Kagan “Find Someone Who” format. Why Choose “Ask Around: Essential Verbs”? This resource seamlessly integrates essential verb practice with social English, creating a dynamic learning environment. By focusing on verbs and progressing through levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends and feel a sense of belonging. Once familiar with the format, EAL learners can engage independently, allowing others to continue their grade-level work. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool supports EAL students effectively. Also see EAL Newcomer Classroom Nouns and Verbs And phonics vocabulary workbook