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Hinduism Reading BIG bundle
This comprehensive 8-product Hinduism bundle brings Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vividly illustrated informational texts and classic myth retellings. Differentiated reading passages on key topics like Diwali, Holi, the Ganges River, and origin stories of the universe, Ganesh and Krishna brings Hinduism alive.
Accompanying each text are engaging activities like cloze passages, multiple choice quizzes, crosswords, flashcards, written responses, and sequencing tasks with included answer keys.
Perfect for years 6 -11, these diverse materials immerse students in Hindu traditions, gods and goddesses, rituals, geography, and timeless narratives that convey profound themes.
Let these resources kindle your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Hindu culture.
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Hinduism Texts - Traditional Stories + Info Text
This comprehensive Hinduism resource bundle brings ancient Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vivid illustrations and engaging activities. The bundle includes two levels of informative Hinduism non-fiction text overviewing key aspects like Hindu Gods and deities, holy books, and rituals. It also contains three retellings of cherished Hindu traditional stories and myths highlighting Ganesh, Krishna, and the Hindu creation story.
Differentiated worksheets, quizzes, and writing prompts cater to diverse learning levels, allowing students to deepen their understanding of these myths and of core Hindu beliefs. Suitable for upper elementary through high school, these thoughtfully designed materials aim to captivate interest and encourage meaningful connections with this important world culture.
Hindu Creation Reading Comprehension
Explore the Hindu Creation Story in this engaging lesson with:
A vivid illustrated retelling of the ancient myth, bringing Hindu beliefs to life.
5 worksheets for a deeper understanding:
Double sided multiple choice quiz
Double-sided higher level written response
Double-sided lower level written response
Cloze story summary
Hindu Gods in the creation story labeling
This comprehensive lesson aims to engage students with the ancient Hindu creation story, offering fascinating insights into Brahma, Vishnu and Hindu beliefs around creation and encouraging meaningful connections across cultures.
Differentiated worksheets allow diverse ways to deepen and demonstrate knowledge, including sequencing, true or false, symbolism, reflection question etc. Includes answer keys.
Suitable for Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 , these thought-provoking materials are designed to be engaging and rewarding for students of all ages.
River Ganges Reading Passages
Explore the significance of the Ganges River in Indian culture with this engaging and differentiated resource!
This download includes two reading levels of information texts covering geography, history, and the cultural impact of the sacred river. Additionally, discover the Hindu myth of Shiva bringing the Ganges from heaven to earth—an important and sacred narrative explaining the river’s religious significance.
This comprehensive package comprises differentiated texts, multiple-choice quizzes, a cloze activity, and various written response options for both text types.
Answer sheets are provided for easy assessment.
Dive into the rich geography and history of the Ganges River’s importance with this thoughtfully designed educational resource!
Islam Reading Comprehension
Two versions of differentiated Islam Information Texts plus lots of supporting activities and worksheets!
This download includes two versions of differentiated Islam overview information texts, each offering a comprehensive two-page overview of key aspects, including subheadings on Allah, The Shahadah, Muslim Prayer and Worship, Set Prayers (Salah), Prayers from the Quran, Islamic Rules, Hajj Pilgrimage, Ramadan, Eid Holidays.
(Throughout each text, the abbreviation SAWS follows the Prophet Muhammad’s name "Sallallahu alaihi wasallam,” meaning “Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,” as a sign of respect to Muslims worldwide.)
This expansive Islam resource includes 2 differentiated texts (approximate year 7 and year 10 reading levels) and:
3 Levels of Multiple-Choice Quizzes (including a challenging 4-page version at a grade 10 level, and two other 2-page versions).
Differentiated Written Response Sheets: Accommodating various learning levels, these sheets include both detailed written responses and easily accessible single-word or short phrase answers.
2 Crossword Puzzles utilizing key learnings from the texts.
True or False question sheet
Islam Summary Missing Word Cloze Activity.
Equip your students with an overview of Islam through diverse activities that appeal to different learning styles and levels.
Ideal for years 6-11.
Download this resource now to enrich your teaching and captivate your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Islamic culture and beliefs.
Includes answer keys.
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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.
Queen Esther's Story of Purim
Captivate your students with the inspiring story of Queen Esther and her courageous stand against persecution, and explore the origins of the Purim festival.
Queen Esther’s Story (from the Book of Esther) is the biblical account of Esther, a brave Jewish woman who became queen and saved her people from persecution. Facing the threat of genocide at the hands of the wicked Haman, Esther risked her own life to plead with the king and expose Haman’s evil plot. Through her courage and faith, Esther triumphed over adversity, leading to the establishment of the annual Jewish festival of Purim.
The story of Queen Esther is a seminal event in Jewish history recounted in the Hebrew Bible as a testament to bravery, justice, and divine providence. Despite the dangers she faced, Esther’s actions guided by God’s plan ultimately saved her people from destruction.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills in this
2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes (2-page and 3-page versions)
2 levels of story summary cloze passages
4 levels of written response worksheets (2 double-sided version with engaging mixed style question types, and 2 single-sided version with essential written response questions)
2 levels of true or false question sheets.
2 levels of Queen Esther Purim crosswords
Answer sheets for all activities
Exploring this pivotal narrative develops cultural literacy about the ancestral origins and formative experiences that shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
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Diwali Bundle of Worksheets
Illuminate your classroom with the spirit of Diwali through this engaging 3-text bundle on the Indian festival of lights. It includes an information text vividly illustrating Diwali traditions, a retelling of the Hindu myth of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana epic, and the Sikh Diwali origin story of the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, and the 52 princes.
Sikh Story of Diwali Festival
Celebrate and understand Sikh Diwali with this engaging story reading and comprehension activity. Learn about the origins of the Sikh festival that commemorates the release of Guru Hargobind and 52 Hindu princes from unjust imprisonment by the Mughal emperor.
The story highlights the triumph of truth over injustice, light over darkness, and law over persecution. Accompanying worksheets reinforce comprehension and provide opportunities for written response and analysis.
This resource offers a culturally relevant way to teach reading skills while promoting understanding of the Sikh faith’s values of equality, justice, and religious freedom.
Includes:
Single sided retelling of Guru Hargobind & the 52 princes release from prison
Double-sided 37 question multiple-choice quiz with various question types
Story summary cloze activity
2 reading comprehension written response worksheets - one single sided version and a double sided version
Answer sheets
A great supplement to my Diwali information text worksheets
Sikhism Introduction
This Sikhism reading comprehension resource includes two differentiated informational texts and engaging activities suited for KS3 and KS4.
It includes two Sikhism overview informational texts at basic and advanced reading levels. Both texts provide an overview of Sikhism divided into sections on Sikh Beliefs, What is a Gurdwara?, Who is a Granthi? The Ten Gurus, The Guru Granth Sahib, Prayers and Karah Parshad, The Five Ks, Sikh Festivals, The Golden Temple and more.
Also included are:
3 Multiple-choice quizzes at varying lengths and difficulty levels to assess comprehension
4 versions of differentiated written response sheets with short answer and longer responses
True or false worksheets
Two crossword puzzles using key vocabulary and concepts
Two word searches
2 summary cloze activities with missing words for students to fill in
Answer sheets for all worksheets
With differentiated reading passages, quizzes, and activity sheets, this comprehensive package is ideal for world religions, social studies, and ELA classes. The varied activities aim to engage students and reinforce Sikh learning. Pick up this useful resource to teach your learners about the history, beliefs and practices of Sikhism!
Sikh Stories Pack B
Immerse learners in the profound wisdom and values of Sikhism through this curated collection of four seminal traditional Sikh stories, which shed light on the origins and guiding principles of this faith.
Included in this Pack B are the following four traditional Sikh narratives:
“The Test of Humility: Guru Amar Das Chooses His Successor” - Depicting the virtues of humility, diligence, and devotion embodied by Jetha, who later became Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru.
“Makhan Shah and the True Guru” - Chronicling Makhan Shah’s pious quest to identify Guru Har Krishan’s true successor, which led him to recognize Guru Tegh Bahadur as the rightful Guru, fulfilling a sacred prophecy.
“The Taste of Truth: Guru Nanak and Malik Bhago” - Underscoring the importance of earning an honest livelihood through ethical means, as exemplified by the contrast between the bread of the greedy Malik Bhago and the simple yet wholesome bread of the truthful Bhai Lalo.
“The Birth of the Khalsa” - Recounting the pivotal moment when Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Khalsa, a committed order of pure and valiant Sikhs, during the Baisakhi festival of 1699 at Anandpur Sahib, marking a defining event in Sikh history symbolizing righteousness, equality, and courage.
Each narrative is crafted at an approximate middle school reading level, accompanied by vibrant illustrations and “Did You Know?” insights providing fascinating facts about the Sikh faith.
Furthermore, the resource includes:
Double-sided multiple-choice quizzes
Double-sided written response comprehension sheets
Abridged single-page written response versions
Comprehensive marking answer keys
Also see Sikh Stories Pack A
Buddhist Stories and Jewish Stories
Hanukkah Reading Worksheets
Captivate Your Students with the Inspirational Story of Hanukkah
Ignite your students’ curiosity and develop their cultural literacy with this engaging resource centered around the powerful story of Hanukkah. This ancient Jewish narrative recounts the Maccabees’ courageous rebellion and unwavering faith during the Greeks’ religious persecution in the 2nd century BCE.
As the villainous Greek-Syrian ruler Antiochus IV outlawed Judaism and ordered worship of Greek gods, the Jewish priest Mattathias and his five sons took a stand. After Mattathias’s death, his son Judah led their small rebel army to numerous improbable victories over Antiochus’s vastly larger forces. They ultimately reclaimed the desecrated Temple in Jerusalem.
When it came time to relight the Temple’s menorah, only one day’s supply of consecrated olive oil remained - yet it miraculously burned for eight nights until new sanctified oil could be prepared. This astounding miracle highlighting the triumph of faith over persecution is joyously celebrated each year during the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Through this powerful narrative of Jewish resilience, your students will gain invaluable insights into the ancestral foundations that shaped Jewish spirituality, ethics, and beloved traditions like the festival of lights.
Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension:
2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes
2 levels of summary cloze worksheets
2 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types including multiple choice, true/false, cloze sentences, sequencing, short answer, open-ended response, textual evidence questions, and analysis prompts
2 levels of true/false questions
2 Hanukkah story crosswords
Answer keys provided
Celebrate the eternal lights of faith and hope with this inspirational Hanukkah resource.
Other Jewish worksheets:
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Judaism Information Text
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Buddhist Stories
Enhance lessons on Buddhism with this collection of eight beloved Buddhist stories. These skillfully written and beautifully illustrated tales cover essential stories that have shaped Buddhist beliefs and practices.
Included are:
The Birth of the Buddha
The Swan and the Arrow
The Four Sights of the Buddha
The Enlightenment of the Buddha
The First Sermon, Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma
Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed
The Story of Angulimala
The Death of the Buddha
Each of the eight stories functions as a stand-alone lesson on Buddhism or could be used as engaging literacy short story reading comprehension. Each story is written in an engaging and accessible style with supporting “Buddhist Insights” and “Words of Enlightenment” fact boxes, and is beautifully illustrated.
Each story comes with:
A double-sided multiple choice quiz
A double-sided written response paper
A single-sided written response paper
Answer sheets
These classic Buddhist tales will inspire students and expand their knowledge. By engaging with these beautifully crafted stories, students will gain deep appreciation for Buddhist teachings and traditions while building essential literacy skills and enriching their understanding of world cultures.
Would make great follow on lessons to my Buddhism Introduction Text
Please, also see my Sikhism resources and Jewish Stories
Moses in the Bulrushes Jewish Story
Engage Your Students with the Captivating Story of Moses’ Birth and Its Enduring Legacy
The story of Moses being hidden in the bulrushes to escape Pharaoh’s cruel edict is a foundational narrative in Jewish history and Scripture. This comprehensive resource invites your students to immerse themselves in this pivotal moment and explore its profound significance.
Key Learning Opportunities:
- Preservation of a Leader: Discover how the miraculous survival of the infant Moses foreshadowed his future role as a transformative leader of the Israelites.
- Divine Intervention: Analyze how the events surrounding Moses’ birth are seen as acts of divine providence, shaping students’ understanding of Jewish faith and theology.
- Cultural Identity: Examine how Moses’ upbringing as an Egyptian prince, yet maintenance of his Israelite roots, underscores the importance of cultural heritage and self-discovery.
- Foreshadowing of Liberation: Explore how this story sets the stage for the Israelites’ Exodus from Egyptian slavery, a pivotal event in Jewish history.
- Faith and Trust in God: Consider how the faithfulness of Moses’ mother and the protection of the child highlight core themes of trust in God’s plan.
Comprehensive Activities Foster Deep Engagement:
28-question multiple-choice quiz
Two levels of story summary cloze passages
16 varied written response questions (double-sided)
8 classic-style written response questions (single-sided)
2 versions of a crossword puzzle
Answer keys for all activities
This resource empowers students to develop cultural literacy about the origins and formative experiences that have shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
Moses & The Burning Bush -Jewish Reading
Immerse your students in one of the most powerful and transformative stories in Jewish history!
Moses and the Burning Bush is the biblical account of God calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Though raised as an Egyptian prince, Moses never forgot his Israelite roots. After killing an Egyptian for beating a slave, Moses fled to Midian where he became a shepherd. One day in the wilderness, Moses encountered a burning bush that was not consumed by the flames. God spoke to him from the bush, revealing his plan for Moses to demand Pharaoh free the Israelites and guide them to the Promised Land.
Despite humble beginnings as a baby set adrift in a basket to avoid being killed, Moses was prepared through divine providence to become a great leader. Though initially reluctant, feeling inadequate for such a mighty task, Moses ultimately embraced his calling to liberate his people with faith in God’s guiding hand. The story of Moses and the Burning Bush is a seminal event in Jewish history and is recounted in the Hebrew Bible as a testament to faith, leadership, and divine providence
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
33-question multiple-choice quiz,
Two levels of story summary cloze passages,
17 written response questions with a variety of engaging question types (double-sided),
6 classic-style written response questions (single-sided for easy printing),
2 versions of a crossword puzzle,
Answer sheets for all activities.
Exploring this pivotal event develops cultural literacy about the ancestral origins and formative experiences that shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
This reading activity resource explores the seminal story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt in the 13th century BCE, under the leadership of Moses.
This defining event laid the foundations for the development of Judaism and the Jewish people’s national identity. After enduring oppression and harsh labor under an unbending Pharaoh, God unleashed ten devastating plagues upon Egypt. When the final plague killed all firstborn sons, Pharaoh finally relented and expelled the Israelites. However, he soon regretted this decision and pursued them with his army. Through divine intervention, the Israelites crossed the parted Red Sea to escape, while the Egyptian forces drowned.
The Israelites then wandered the wilderness for forty years, ceremonially receiving the Ten Commandments from God at Mount Sinai. This code of laws and ethics bounded their covenant as God’s chosen people destined for the Promised Land of Canaan after tribulations tested their faith.
The Exodus story is told in the Hebrew Bible’s books of Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, and is commemorated in the Jewish holiday of Passover.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
• 42-question multiple-choice quiz
• Summary cloze passage with word bank
• 17 written response questions, with a variety of engaging question types, for higher middle school learners
• 18 written response questions, with a variety of engaging question types, for upper elementary learners
• 42 Question True or False worksheet
• 2 versions of crossword
• Answer sheets for all activities
Jewish holidays like Passover’s Seder meal incorporating symbolic foods further connect the narrative to religious observances. Exploring this pivotal event develops cultural literacy about the ancestral origins and formative experiences that shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.
David and Goliath
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
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Yom Kippur Lessons Bundle
Yom Kippur Bundle: The Golden Calf Story & Yom Kippur Information Text
Deepen your students’ understanding of Yom Kippur with this comprehensive bundle, combining two essential resources:
The Sin of the Golden Calf: Illustrated story with worksheets exploring this pivotal event’s connection to Yom Kippur’s origins.
Yom Kippur Information Text: In-depth guide covering significance, practices, and rituals, with diverse activities.
Features:
Illustrated storytelling and informative text
Multiple-choice quizzes, written responses, and crossword puzzles
Differentiated worksheets for various learning levels
Answer keys for all activities
Ideal for grades 5-11, this bundle provides a thorough exploration of Yom Kippur’s historical context, observances, and cultural importance. Perfect for ELA, social studies, and Jewish studies curricula.
Engage your students with this comprehensive package, promoting cultural literacy and interfaith understanding through the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar.
David and Goliath Reading
The timeless story of David and Goliath imparts powerful lessons about courage, faith, and perseverance for all children. In this beautifully illustrated resource, a young shepherd boy named David boldly confronts the mighty Philistine warrior Goliath, embodying unwavering trust in God despite overwhelming odds. His improbable triumph demonstrates that inner strength can overcome even the most daunting adversities.
This culturally and religiously significant tale holds immense importance in Jewish tradition. The informative fact box explores King David’s enduring legacy - revered as a wise ruler over a unified Israel, esteemed scholar, prolific composer of the Psalms, and vital ancestor from whose royal lineage the long-awaited Messiah will arise to usher peace and redemption for humanity.
A variety of engaging reading comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
39-question multiple-choice quiz
Summary cloze passage with word bank
17 written response questions, with a variety of engaging question types, for higher middle school learners
17 written response questions, with a variety of engaging question types, for upper elementary learners
Answer sheets for all activities
Utilize this versatile resource as a Jewish religious education lesson or reading comprehension exercise across curricula. Students will gain meaningful insights into this pivotal biblical narrative while developing crucial literacy skills.
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Queen Esther’s Story of Purim
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text
Saint David: Wales' Saint Reading
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
St Andrew: Scotland's Saint Reading
Learn all about Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint with this comprehensive set of reading worksheets. This extensive resource includes two levels of informational text telling the compelling narrative of Saint Andrew’s life, a story closely linked to Scottish history and culture, celebrated on St Andrew’s Day throughout Scotland and by Scottish communities worldwide.
These reading worksheets recount the life of St Andrew, from his humble beginnings as a fisherman in Galilee to his role as Jesus’ first apostle, his travels spreading Christianity, his martyrdom, and the legends surrounding how he became Scotland’s patron saint. The tale explores themes of faith, devotion, sacrifice, and the power of unwavering commitment.
This resource includes two double-sided, illustrated retellings of The Life of Saint Andrew biography, with an informative St Andrew’s Day fact box and St Andrew timeline, and supporting worksheets. The download offers two versions of the text:
A lower-level version appropriate for Years 4-6
An upper-level version with more details, aimed at Years 7-10
The Life of Saint Andrew is a crucial story in Scottish Christian tradition, demonstrating kindness, bravery, and the impact of living a life dedicated to faith and service. This legend led to St Andrew becoming the patron saint of Scotland, showing how a devoted life can inspire generations and shape national identity.
A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:
2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes
3 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 of St Andrew’s Biography cloze summary activity
4 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles (i.e. 2 at each level)
Answer sheets for all activities
All supporting worksheets are differentiated to accommodate different learning levels.
Exploring this captivating legend develops cultural literacy about St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and the ethical principles that underpin Scottish Christian traditions of devotion and sacrifice. Ideal for Years 4-10 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula.
This resource is perfect for teaching about St Andrew’s Day (30th November), Christian Saints, or for units on Scottish history and culture.
Also available:
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint Reading Worksheets
Saint David: Wales’ Saint Reading Comprehension