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The Fisherman and His Wife
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The Fisherman and His Wife

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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
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
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
Possessive Nouns
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Possessive Nouns

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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.
Paleontologist Fact Sheet Activity
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Paleontologist Fact Sheet Activity

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Paleontologist fact sheet research activity about famous paleontologists. It includes fact files for eight renowned paleontologists, each with clear and concise information about their: Full name Date of birth (DOB) Place of birth Date of death Family background and education Successful finds Contributions to paleontology and what they are famous for Other interesting information. These fact sheets can be used for research purposes. For a fun twist, we have created three versions of the fact files. The first version is a traditional fact file, while the second version deliberately includes three mistakes (sometimes obvious and silly, other times less obvious) for students to spot as they conduct their research. This version also includes checking boxes. Finally, we have created an answer sheet with the mistakes highlighted in red. Also included is a lower level version with easier to spot mistakes. This activity is suitable for primary school children and is an engaging way to teach them about paleontologists and their work.
Hare and the Tortoise
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Hare and the Tortoise

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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.
Formal / Informal English
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Formal / Informal English

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Formal and Informal English Learning Materials These materials consist of 3 sets of worksheets and flashcards to help primary school students learn the difference between formal and informal English. Worksheet Activities (3 levels): Students practice formalizing informal phrases and matching formal and informal equivalents. • Transform colloquial expressions into formal language • Write out formal versions of informal phrases • Match informal phrases to their formal counterparts Flashcard Activities: Sets of formal and informal phrase flashcards for matching and speaking practice. Students match informal cards with their formal counterparts and vice versa. Flashcards can also be used for speaking and role-play activities where students practice changing between formal and informal language. The activities are designed to: • Develop vocabulary around formal vs informal language • Foster an awareness of context and audience in language choice • Provide differentiated practice to suit a range of learning levels
Irregular Verbs V1,V2,V3
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Irregular Verbs V1,V2,V3

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Base form, past simple and past participle of irregular verbs. 63 Verbs with illustrations - most commonly used verbs. Flashcards, sorting cards and worksheets. V1 V2 V3 version as well as base form, past simple and past participle version. Also see EAL Newcomer Essential Verbs
Verb Mats
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Verb Mats

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Verb mats (verb scaffolds) and matching style verb worksheets. Verbs grouped as ‘moving verbs’ ‘speaking verbs’ ‘feeling verbs’ ‘thinking verbs’ ‘modal verbs’ Differentiated versions uploaded.
Expanding Sentences
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Expanding Sentences

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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.
Fronted Adverbials Mat
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Fronted Adverbials Mat

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Fronted Adverbials Word Mat. “Fronted Adverbials are words or phrases at the beginning of a sentence which are used to describe the action that follows. A comma is usually used after the adverbial.” Fronted adverbials listed under time, frequency, location, manner and degree.
Amenhotep III, Egypt Pharaoh Reading
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Amenhotep III, Egypt Pharaoh Reading

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Amenhotep III, Ancient Egypt Pharaoh Reading Comprehension Worksheets This download includes differentiated biographies of Amenhotep III, an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh who ruled during the 18th dynasty. He was born in Thebes, Egypt, in the year 1388 BC and became king when he was just 12 years old. Amenhotep III ruled for 38 years and was one of the most successful and powerful pharaohs in Egyptian history. 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 included 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 ancient Egyptians for KS2 and KS3.
Noun Mats Noun Worksheets
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Noun Mats Noun Worksheets

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Noun mats (noun scaffolds) and matching noun worksheets. Differentiated versions uploaded. Blank version also uploaded for children to make their own examples.
Times Tables PowerPoint (Times Two, Times One and Times Zero)
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Times Tables PowerPoint (Times Two, Times One and Times Zero)

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Made for my grade 3 class who are just starting to formally learn their times-tables. Very visual resource using arrays with dots, hundred charts, step counting and various sum flashcards. PowerPoint activity/presentation progressing in this slide order: Counting in steps of two up to 120 from 0. Count to 24 in steps of 2 with array being built. 100 square count in steps of two with pattern being revealed (2 sec each step). 100 square count in steps of two with pattern being revealed (1 sec each step). Double the number with numbers in random order (doubling function in-out machine design). 2 times table with sum and array in order. 2 times table with sum and array turnaround in order. 2 times table with sum but no array 2 times table with sum and array out of order. Answer shown and student to give sum. Also included are the x0 and x1 timetables. Often overlooked when teaching multiplication, but essential to grasping a true understanding. First slide is ‘times zero’ times table and shows a fixed golden zero with sum twisting in and out. Emphasizing the rule that; “When you multiply a number by zero, the answer is always zero” Second slide is ‘times one’ times table and shows the multiplicand (the number being multiplied) emerging from itself and sliding over to the product (the answer) Emphasizing the rule that; “Any Number Times One is that Number / 1 x anything = itself”
e_e Split Digraph
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e_e Split Digraph

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e_e phonics split digraph e_e e_e split digraph labeling worksheets and flashcards Differentiated worksheets (with / without word box) = 2 versions, 15 words/images. x2 Flashcards (1 w/ illustrations 1 w/ sound buttons) 31 words x1 Matching memory reading game - word to illustration 31 words
Writing Frames - Build a Story
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Writing Frames - Build a Story

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Use these writing frames to help Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 students write stories. 8 story idea writing frames with suggested words to help students write interesting stories. Appropriate possible word choices for characters, and setting and a selection of appropriate key phrases, adjectives and verbs which writers could incorporate into their stories. All or just a few of the words can be used. Although it may seem to a teacher or tutor that the plot is predetermined by the word selection children can write a multitude of different stories by selecting fewer or more words, putting words in different orders and by adding their own extra words and information to create a different story each time. (Differentiation by outcome) Designed to help young writers expand their vocabulary and have fun writing.
Saint Patrick's Day Reading Comp
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Saint Patrick's Day Reading Comp

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Discover the fascinating origins, history, and traditions of one of the world’s most celebrated holidays with this Saint Patrick’s Day reading comprehension resource. The engaging and informative double-sided text begins by introducing the legendary figure of Saint Patrick, exploring the tales associated with him, including the mythical banishment of snakes from Ireland. It then delves into the symbols and customs associated with the holiday, such as the iconic shamrock and the popular tradition of wearing green. Moreover, the text delves into the challenges Saint Patrick encountered in his mission to convert the Irish people to Christianity, and how the diverse cultural influences of Ireland have shaped the modern celebration of the holiday. Includes a Saint Patrick’s Day fun facts box. Resource includes three levels of differentiated questions, with answers included, designed to cater to learners of all abilities. Questions for each level come in two formats, a lined answer sheet and a list of questions to glue into a notebook. Ultimately, this informative and engaging text not only offers insights into the cultural significance of Saint Patrick’s Day but also provides a deeper understanding of contemporary Irish culture. Perfect for learners of all ages, this Saint Patrick’s Day reading comprehension resource is a must-have for the holiday season!
Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension
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Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension

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Valentine’s Day Reading Worksheet: to teach children about the history, significance, and customs of Valentine’s Day with differentiated reading comprehension for higher, middle, and lower level students, including EAL learners. Each level of the worksheet includes a “sweet facts” box and “Glossary” of different facts and words to enhance understanding and engagement. The worksheets also include differentiated questions for all three levels with answers provided for easy assessment and self-reflection. Worksheets can be single sided or printed with fact box and glossary on the reverse.