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
Simile Matching Cards: Enliven Your English Lessons!
Are your pupils as puzzled as a hedgehog in a balloon factory when it comes to similes? Illuminate their understanding like a lighthouse on a foggy night with my engaging “Simile Matching Cards” resource!
What’s Included:
66 illustrated similes
6 A4 pages, each with 11 similes
Two common simile structures:
“As [something] as a”
“Like a”
Visually Appealing:
Each sentence card features key words illustrated in an engineered text style, making them stand out like a toucan in a penguin colony! This unique design helps emerging readers and EAL learners grasp concepts as easily as a duck takes to water.
Perfect for:
Key Stage 2 English
Early Key Stage 3 English (Year 7)
Supporting EAL learners
Literacy intervention groups
Benefits:
Develops creative writing skills
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension
Supports visual learners and kinesthetic learning styles
Makes learning as enjoyable as a day at the seaside!
Don’t let similes puzzle your pupils like a jigsaw with missing pieces. With these Simile Matching Cards, they’ll be as comfortable with figurative language as a bird in flight.
Check out my Similes Quiz-Quiz-Trade Fun Flashcards
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
3 double-side, engaging, and effective writing worksheets which students really enjoy.
An interesting but simple three word sentence with a noun and verb is provided; children then rewrite them to make them much more interesting by adding adjectives to the noun, adverbs to the verb and additional information.
My students really love doing these and always come up with delightful, fascinating, improved sentences which help them with longer pieces of written work and their understanding of the power of adjectives and adverbs to make writing come alive.
PDF version (Sasson font) and editable Word version (Comic Sans) uploaded.
Charles Dickens biography reading comprehension.
Charles Dickens novel summary comprehension.
Differentiated three ways. Lots of Charles Dickens facts.
The biographies have glossaries to help at each level.
Differentiated questions with answer sheets provided.
Suitable for KS2 & KS3.
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.
Develop reading comprehension skills with this collection of tales from the Brothers Grimm featuring magical elves. Includes three interconnected stories:
"The Elves and the Shoemaker" - The classic tale about a poor shoemaker who receives much-needed help from three young elves.
"The Servant Girl" - A hard-working servant girl encounters elves who gift her gold.
"The Changeling" - A mother cleverly tricks elves to return her stolen child.
This reading comprehension resource includes:
➼ Illustrated, child-friendly versions of each tale faithful to the original Brothers Grimm
For “The Elves and the Shoemaker”:
➊ A 20 question VIPERS comprehension sheet requiring written responses
➋ A 32 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet
➌ A 27 question essential questions plus multiple choice sheet
➍ A lower ability/EAL question sheet with written and multiple choice
For the complete set of three tales:
➎ A 39 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet
➏ A 21 question written response comprehension sheet
Through these engaging fairy tales, students will build key comprehension skills while learning valuable lessons about generosity, caution, and wisdom. The tales connect through the common theme of magical elves impacting human lives. An enchanting addition to any reading curriculum.
The tales are written at a year 4 to 5 reading level, with comprehension questions appropriate for key stages 2, 3 and even 4.
EAL Newcomer Ask Around: Classroom Nouns & Verbs - Interactive ESL Activity
Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity.
“Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and 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:
Noun sheets progress from singular questions (What is this?) to plural questions (What are these?), and combining both forms (40 nouns covered).
Verb sheets cover simple present (infinitive) tense (What can he/she do?), present continuous tense (What is he/she doing?), and direct questions (Can you x, y, z?) (28 verbs included).
Progressive Levels:
6 levels of noun activity sheets
10 levels of verb activity sheets.
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: Matching flashcards for both verbs and nouns are perfect for direct teaching by EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Ideal for various flashcard games.
Why Choose “Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and Verbs”?
This resource seamlessly integrates essential classroom vocabulary with social English, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. By incorporating both nouns and verbs, and progressing through various levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the learning process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends with their new classmates, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool is a must-have for any classroom aiming to support EAL students effectively.
Also check out my ESL Newcomer Essential Verbs Ask Around activity
And my spelling and vocabulary building workbook
Differentiated phase 3 phonics worksheets (weeks 5, 6, & 7)
Vowel digraphs: /ar/, /or/, /ur/, /ow/, /oi/, /er/ Vowel trigraphs: /igh/, /ear/, /air/, /ure/
Each phase 3 digraph/trigraph has:
A variety of differentiated labeling/spelling worksheets (LA / MA / HA).
Choose the word from three words reading worksheet.
‘Find the word’ differentiated (LA / HA) reading and writing worksheets.
All worksheets designed with reference to the Letters and Sounds Word Lists.
e.g. All the example /ur/ words use only graphemes taught previously (i.e. during earlier weeks of phase 3 and during phase 2). Therefore all the words used should be fully decodable for the learner.
Very clear black and white clip-art used. Perfect for colouring.
I often photocopy and enlarge to A3 for whole class teaching and modeling of the worksheet.
Phonics cooperative partner activity
Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets
Spelling Mats Phase 3 and Phase 5
Noun mats (noun scaffolds) and matching noun worksheets.
Differentiated versions uploaded.
Blank version also uploaded for children to make their own examples.
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.
o_e split digraph
o_e split digraph worksheets (30 words, 30 clip-art, words on separate page)
o_e split digraph flashcards (2 version with 40 words and illustrations)
o_e split matching game (40 words, match word to image memory game)
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
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 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
2 basic introductory worksheets for KS1 & ESL student homework. 1: They need to read carefully whether the written answer should be either a synonyms or an antonym.2: Synonym Sort. with synonyms for good, bad, hot, silent, big, small.Easy to differentiate - just change the words.
A negative sentence (or statement) states that something is not true or incorrect.Two back:2:back worksheets (4 pages) with a varity of activities used as a homework.Negative Sentences using 'Being Verbs' present and past form on worksheet_1Negative Sentences using 'other verbs' present and past form on worksheet_2.Please rate and review.
Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings. e.g. to, too and twoStudents have to circle the correct word (homophone) for each sentence.Homework worksheet.