Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for three retellings of the classic fairy tale The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years. Includes: 3 leveled reading passages to accommodate different reading abilities: A challenging higher level text with complex vocabulary, more details, and additional literary devices (4 pages) A middle level text that has been shortened for easier reading, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence of the higher text (2 pages) A simplified lower level text for easier reading, using decodable words when possible, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact (2 pages) ➼ 22 accompanying worksheets differentiated across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 levels, focusing on key literacy skills including: Reading comprehension Vocabulary Sequencing Cause and effect Cloze (fill-in-the-blank) story summaries Multiple choice comprehension sheets in SAT format, covering skills like identifying main ideas, details, sequence, inferences, vocabulary, true or false statements, cause and effect relationships, and author’s purpose True/false Crosswords EAL versions Answer sheets for all activities Keep students engaged with texts tailored to their reading level, working within their zone of proximal development. Use the leveled passages and activity sheets independently or together to differentiate instruction. This comprehensive resource allows you to meet the needs of every reader!

“Kate Crackernuts” is a traditional Scottish fairy tale collected in the Orkney Islands. A brave princess named Kate rescues her sister Ann when a jealous queen has a witch transform Ann’s beautiful head into a sheep’s head. This differentiated reading pack includes: 2 leveled passages: a 3 page version with rich vocabulary, and a shortened 2 page version for easier reading. 14 total question sheets (7 for each text) to check comprehension and skills at every reading level. The higher text uses complex vocabulary, more details, and literary devices. It is accompanied by: A 18 question retrieval worksheet A 16 question essential comprehension worksheet A 50 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet A 10 event sequence, cloze summary, and 10 question worksheet A 23 word vocabulary matching sheet 2 crosswords with 37 vocabulary words each (one with wordbox, one without) The shortened text is accompanied by: A 16 question retrieval worksheet A 16 question essential comprehension worksheet A 28 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet A mixed question worksheet with sequencing, short response, and multiple choice questions An additional sequencing, matching, and short response worksheet 2 crosswords with 27 vocabulary words each (one with wordbox, one without) Answer sheets provided for all levels.

Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of the classic fairy tale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years. This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes: ➼3 leveled reading passages: A higher and medium level text using rich vocabulary and literary devices to tell the fairy tale (higher 3 pages in length, middle 2 pages), and a simplified, easier-to read version covering the key plot points (2 pages) ➼11 differentiated question sheets to check comprehension and skills mastery at every reading level The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs additional literary devices. It spans 3 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by three versions of differentiated comprehension questions: A classic 17 question worksheet, using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions, some inference and author’s purpose questions. A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 47 Multiple-Choice SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 4 answer choices. A 9 event sequence, 8 question written response, and 13 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 22 mixed question format). The middle text is a more concise version of the higher level text, using simpler language and fewer descriptive techniques. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes three sets of differentiated question sheets: A classic 16 question worksheet, using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions A 9 event sequence, 7 question written response, and 15 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 23 mixed question format). A multiple-choice SAT style version with 31 SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 4 answer choices. The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using simple, decodable words, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact, it has a slightly larger font size, spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes five sets of differentiated question sheets. A 7 event sequencing and 14 essential written response comprehension question sheet. A 30 ‘True or False?’ question sheet A classic 13 question worksheet, with 9 essential, straightforward easy to answer questions. A matching multiple choice 3 answer choices version, using the same 13 questions as the above version. A multiple-choice SAT style version with 35 SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 3 answer choices. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

Food word glossary with 77 carefully selected academic vocabulary words for the IPC unit ‘What’s on the Menu’ (could be used with any food unit of study in any curriculum) Each word has a definition and a clear picture. 9 A4 pages. Also included are 54 word wall cards with word and image to use as flashcards or word wall cards. Both resources designed to support EAL learners grasp essential vocabulary.

Ramadan worksheets with three levels of differentiated reading comprehension: higher, middle, and lower. The lower level worksheet is perfect for EAL learners, with a glossary of key vocabulary words included. All levels are double sided A4 and between 600-800 words. Each level of the worksheet includes a “fascinating facts” box to enhance understanding and engagement. The worksheets also include differentiated questions for all three levels with answers provided for easy assessment and self-reflection. Perfect for KS2, KS3 and KS4.

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)

Contractions anchor chart / contractions poster, contractions worksheets, contractions quiz-quiz-trade cards. Variety of contraction activities - differentiated.

Animated & illustrated PowerPoint introduction to prefixes and suffixes and how they change the meaning of (base) words. Most common prefixes and suffixes covered. Each prefix or suffix is presented with 10+ logical examples in an engaging style. Think-pair-share activities for each prefix or suffix. Slide Order: Review of base words quickly covered with an identify the base word activity. Explanation and examples of common prefixes: ‘re’, ‘un’, ‘mis’, ‘pre’, and ‘dis’. Each prefix then followed with a think-pair-share activity. 20+ examples of words with the prefix then shown for students to self check against. Explanation and examples of common suffixes: ‘-ful’, ‘-less’, ‘ly’, ‘er’, ‘est’ Each suffix followed with a think-pair-share activity 20+ Examples of words with the suffix. Quite a long slide show if all done at once (whole lesson perhaps). Could be used to introduce/review just prefixes or suffixes in one lesson by showing only 1 half of the presentation. Some slides could also be hidden. Other than a brief explanation and examples for each prefix or suffix, I’ve tried to keep it quite straight forward so that their isn’t too much lecturing or reading required. Recommend students use mini-whiteboards for the think-pair-shares or list on paper the examples pairs or small groups can come up with. Been designed with ESL grade 3, 4 and 5 students as the target pupils, so repetitive language used with vocabulary building as a desired outcome.

Yelling, telling or asking? A sentence type resource for year 2 and year 1 with 159 illustrated telling, asking or exclamatory sentences. Learners to add end punctuation. 3 similar sentences per A4 page - 1 of each sentence type (yelling, telling or asking) 1 version with 3 very similar sentences, but which on careful reading are each different (i.e. 1 is a simple telling, 1 is exclamatory, 1 is a question sentence) (51 sentences) 1 version with 3 obviously different sentences (36 sentences) but with a the same sentence topic. 1 version as above with easier to read/decodable sentences for LA learners (21 sentences) 1 version with 3 very similar sentences but which change dependent upon the end punctuation (51 sentences)

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

Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint with 5 worksheets about the basic rules of subject-verb agreements. Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint progression: 1)Starts by reviewing what the subject and verb of a sentence is. 2)Then an example slide of the grammar rule. 3)Main part of the PowerPoint provides example sentences with various different subjects and students choose the correct form of the verb, on a click the correct form of the verb floats into place. (rule is removed after a few slides, but then reappears so that you can reinforce [or correct] the rule). Fun story style to keep students engaged. 4)Ends with a simple task instructing students to write examples for different subjects and pronouns. I use it with a ESL after-school class and mini-whiteboards for pairs of students to make it into a quiz game format. Also included are 5 carefully designed, story-style, fun worksheets which provide reinforcement and practice for the rule. 1 of the worksheets repeats the examples used in the PowerPoint.

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.

Split Digraph (Magic E) Flashcards /a_e/, /e_e/, /i_e/, /o_e/ & /u_e/ (long U and long /oo/ u_e) perfect for letters and sounds Phase 5 3 types of flashcard for each split digraph (i.e. 18 sets) Black & white split digraph word with clear illustration on one card Word on one card and illustration on another card (for matching & memory games) Sound button flashcards ALL suggested words from Letters and Sound Phase 5 Planning Document used, PLUS all words from Jolly Phonics suggested word list, PLUS some additional example words.

Carefully curated collection of 26 classic fables, designed to enrich your students’ reading comprehension skills. Each fable has been thoughtfully written to conform to the traditional short length of fables, making them easily digestible for young readers. Additionally, 5-7 comprehension questions are provided below each fable, allowing for a thorough understanding of the text. The collection includes beloved tales such as “The North Wind and the Sun,” “The Goose and the Golden Eggs,” “The Tortoise and the Eagle,” and “The Ant and the Dove,” among others. Answer sheets are also included for each fable to facilitate easy marking. This product is an excellent resource for teachers who wish to engage their students in meaningful discussions about important life lessons, such as perseverance, hard work, and empathy. With this collection of timeless fables, your students will learn valuable lessons while also improving their reading comprehension skills. Furthermore, a link to a Google slide is provided, featuring each fable on one page for whole-class reading. Full list of included fables: The North Wind and the Sun The Goose and the Golden Eggs The Fox and the Grapes The Eagle and the Rabbits The Fox without a Tail The Caged Bird and the Bat The Frogs Choose a King The Goat and the Wolf The Rabbits and the Frogs The Thrush and the Jay The Tortoise and the Eagle The Two Stubborn Goats A Swallow and a Spider An Ant and a Pigeon The Ant and the Dove The Bundle of Sticks The Fox, The Grapes and The Berries The Cat and the Mice The Crab and His Mother The Dog and the Egg The Dog and the Wolf The Dog, the Cockerel, and the Fox The Donkey and the Shepherd The Donkey Carrying the Statue The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion

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

A carefully curated collection of 29 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 “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” “The Wolf and The Crane,” “Belling the Cat,” and “A Peacock and a Crane,” along with 24 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. Full list of included fables: Wolf and Crane (2 levels) Lion and Mouse (3 levels) Boy Who Cried Wolf (2 levels) Ant and Grasshopper (3 levels) The Hornets and the Bees The Greedy Fox The Fox, the Rooster and the Dog The Fox and the Woodcutter The Fox and the Goat The Farmer and the Stork The Donkey and the Lap Dog The Donkey and the Dog The Discontented Dog The Cat and the Fox The Bear and the Bees Belling the Cat An Oak and a Willow A Peacock and a Crane The Wolf and the Lion The Wolf and the Lamb The Wild Boar and the Fox The Turtle and the Ducks The Pig and the Sheep The Miser’s Gold The Man and the Lion The Lion, the Fox, and the Donkey The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox The Lion and the Boar The Hunting Dog, the Lion, and the Fox

Position, direction and movement, anti-clockwise, clockwise, fractions of turns *Review clockwise and anti-clockwise turns by means of animated images of clocks and 11 other fun animated revolving images. *Learn quarter, two-quarter/half, three-quarters and four-quarters/whole fractions of a circle *simple following instruction game to review clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after watching a birds-eye animated image of a man standing on a divided circle making animated turns. *In pairs practice turning a pencil clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after viewing an example. PowerPoint whole-class teaching resource Two page worksheet (in word & PDF format) using the same pencil turns image to consolidate learning.