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Saint Nicholas: Christmas Comprehension
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
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British Patron Saints Bundle
British Patron Saints Bundle: Four Reading Comprehension Biographies
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint
Saint Patrick: Ireland’s Patron Saint (+ Bonus St. Patrick’s Day)
Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint
Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint
Explore the fascinating lives of all four British Isles patron saints with this comprehensive bundle. Each saint’s resource includes two differentiated reading levels (suitable for Years 3-9), making them perfect for mixed-ability teaching. Every biography comes with matching comprehension activities, worksheets, and puzzles, ideal for English, History, and RE lessons throughout the year.
Each resource includes:
Two illustrated biography versions (Lower KS2 and Upper KS2/KS3)
Differentiated comprehension questions and activities
Vocabulary-building exercises and puzzles
Complete mark schemes
Celebrate these important cultural figures with ready-to-use resources for:
St George’s Day (23rd April)
St Patrick’s Day (17th March)
St Andrew’s Day (30th November)
St David’s Day (1st March)
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Christmas Reading Big Bundle
Immerse your learners in the enchanting world of Christmas with this delightful collection of five beloved holiday classics and a two non-fiction texts. Explore the magic of the season through the timeless words of Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Hans Christian Andersen’s cherished tales, “The Little Match Girl” and “The Little Fir Tree,” the Grimm Brothers’ tale “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” and a lovely retelling of "The Nutcracker."
Non-Fiction Texts examine The History of The Christmas Tree and Christingles.
This captivating collection is complemented by a wide range of differentiated worksheets, ensuring that every learner can engage with the material at their own pace and level. From SAT-style multiple-choice questions to classic written responses, sequencing activities, cloze exercises, and vocabulary-building crosswords, these worksheets provide a comprehensive and joyful learning experience.
Share the magic of the season with your learners through this captivating collection of holiday classics and engaging worksheets.
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Alternative spellings for 'or'
(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/
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Phase 3/4 Phonics Bundle
Phase 3 and Phase 4 Phonics Worksheet Bundle
Includes:
My best selling Phonics Book (Most of phase 3/4/5 covered)
4 large Phase 3 worksheet packs (with extra example words and worksheet styles)
beautifully designed phase 2/3 phonics mats
Very proud of these resources and I used them with my year 1 class most weeks as worksheets, teaching aids, and displays.
All worksheets designed with close reference to Letters and Sound Planning documents and Jolly Phonics word lists.
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Traditional Tales Reading Pack B
This collection features 9 traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
Puss in Boots
Snow White
The Underground Princess
Cinderella
Tattercoats
Aladdin (and the Magic Lamp)
The Ugly Duckling
Kate Crackernuts
Diamonds and Toads
Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these classic stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
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Egyptian Biography Bundle
Carefully researched and written, this resource includes biographies of 8+ famous Egyptians, each with two differentiated versions and answer sheets. It also features a mini-biographies cut and sort activity, as well as generic biography fan-n-pick question cards. This comprehensive resource is perfect for teaching biographies, improving reading comprehension, and exploring Ancient and Modern Egyptian history.
Includes biographies for:
Hathshepsut,
Tutankhamum,
Mohammed Salah,
King Ramses II,
Howard Carter,
Khufu,
Zahi Hawass,
Amenthotp III,
Rawya Ateya (mini biography),
Lotfia Elnadi (mini biography),
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Traditional Tales Reading Pack D
This collection features 9 beloved traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
Snow White & Rose Red
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Hansel and Gretel
Rapunzel
Rumpelstiltskin
The Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
Kate Crackernuts
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each traditional tales / fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these classic stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
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Traditional Tales Reading Comprehension E
This collection features 11 beloved traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
The Fisherman and His Wife
Little Red Riding Hood
Jack and the Beanstalk
King Midas & The Golden Touch
The Princess and the Pea
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Thumbelina
Kate Crackernuts
Billy Goats Gruff
Diamonds and Toads
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each traditional tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets.
Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these classic stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
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Traditional Tales Reading Comprehension C
This collection features 10 beloved traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
The Clever Prince
The Swineherd
The Old Woman in the Forest
The Frog Prince
Sleeping Beauty
The Bremen Town Musicians
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Little Mermaid
Kate Crackernuts
Billy Goats Gruff
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 2-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these timeless stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
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Sikhism BUNDLE
Sikhism Reading Comprehension Bundle! Includes 2 levels of Sikhism introductory information texts (suitable for grades 6-10) covering topics such as the origins of Sikhism, key beliefs, and the role of the Gurus. It also features 8 traditional Sikh stories which bring alive key Sikh beliefs and traditions.
All reading passages come with numerous worksheets to check comprehension: multiple-choice quizzes, differentiated written response sheets, cloze summary activities, vocabulary-building crosswords, and more! Answer keys and detailed marking schemes are also provided for the worksheets.
This bundle is perfect for engaging students and deepening their understanding of the Sikh faith through a combination of informative texts and captivating narratives, supported by a diverse array of comprehension activities catering to different learning styles and abilities.
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Buddhism Bundle
Introduce students to Buddhist practices, beliefs, and iconic stories with this comprehensive Buddhism bundle.
The bundle includes:
Two leveled informational texts explaining Buddhist concepts, figures, and traditions.
Eight classic Buddhist tales that convey core teachings, including the birth and enlightenment of Buddha.
To build understanding, each text and story comes with extensive support materials:
Multiple choice and short answer quizzes
Close reading and critical thinking activities
Vocabulary practice like crosswords and matching
Written response and reflection prompts
Answer sheets
With differentiated readings, essential background knowledge, and beloved narratives, this bundle immerses students in Buddhist principles and history. Engaging stories, interactive activities, and visuals create memorable learning experiences about this globally influential religion.
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Jewish Stories Bundle
Explore the Foundational Narratives and Wisdom of Judaism
This meticulously researched and thoughtfully written bundle immerses students in 8 formative Jewish stories: The Story of Creation, Moses & Exodus from Egypt, The Jewish Story of David and Goliath, Moses in the Bulrushes, Joseph & His Brothers, Queen Esther’s Story of Purim, The Story of Hanukkah, and Moses & The Burning Bush.
Also included is an invaluable informational text introducing the history, beliefs, and traditions of Judaism. PLUS an information text about Yom Kippur
Each resource is accompanied by a wealth of comprehension activities to reinforce understanding:
Differentiated written response worksheets with diverse question types
Multiple-choice story quizzes
Cloze-style story summary worksheets
True/false comprehension checks
Engaging crossword puzzles
Answer keys
Develop cultural literacy and nurture ethical thinking as students delve into these seminal Jewish texts exploring timeless concepts like faith, courage, wisdom, and humanity’s sacred responsibilities.
An outstanding value download! This premium 9-resource bundle provides ready-to-use, rigorously vetted materials for ELA, social studies, and Jewish studies curricula. Guide your students through Judaism’s defining moments and cardinal wisdoms with this comprehensive collection.
Check out my Buddhist Stories and Sikhism Stories
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EAL Newcomer: Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses
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
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Christmas Reading Worksheets
Celebrate the magic of the season with our Christmas Classics Reading Bundle, featuring four timeless stories that will captivate and inspire young readers. This enchanting collection includes:
"A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore: Experience the magic of Christmas Eve in this iconic poem that introduced Santa’s joyful spirit.
"The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen: A touching tale of hope and kindness amidst life’s challenges.
"The Little Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen: A heartwarming story of gratitude and the journey of a small tree longing for a purpose.
"The Elves and the Shoemaker" by the Brothers Grimm: Discover the joy of giving in this classic tale of generosity and unexpected help.
Each story brings to life the spirit of Christmas, weaving themes of compassion, resilience, and the joy of giving. Perfect for classrooms or at-home reading, this collection is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and share the timeless values of the holidays!