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King Midas & The Golden Touch
5 way differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale ‘King Midas & The Golden Touch’
This carefully retold story is written at three levels appropriate for readers aged from 6 to 11 years old.
The higher level text is double sided and features more ambitious vocabulary and includes 18 questions, including vocabulary questions.
The middle level is single sided and has two question sheet versions; one with 14 questions, another with 8 questions.
The lower level text has been simplified for lower-level readers and has two version of questions; one question sheet with 8 questions and another with 7 easier to read and answer questions.
All levels come with answer sheets.
More fairy tale reading comprehension with a moral teaching:
Emperor’s New Clothes
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage by the Brothers Grimm
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Grimm's Fable Reading Comprehension
Differentiated reading comprehension for the humorous fable “The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage” by the Brothers Grimm. A boastful bird convinces his friends to switch household roles. The dissatisfied mouse, bird, and sausage then fail comically in their unfamiliar duties, leading to their disastrous demise. This fable warns readers against upending a functional system due to the dangers of pride and envy.
Suitable for Key Stage 3 and 4 readers.
Includes 4 versions of question sheets:
➊ A 19 question classic comprehension sheet with literal and factual questions about the story.
➋ A 12 question sheet with higher level comprehension questions.
➌ A 21 True or False question sheet.
➍ A 35 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet with questions on facts, main ideas, details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, true/false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose.
All question sheets come with corresponding answer sheets.
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
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.
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Little Red Riding Hood
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
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.
This carefully retold 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 ambitious vocabulary and includes 16 questions, including vocabulary questions.
The middle level is double sided, has fewer and easier to comprehend words and comes with two question sheet versions; one with 14 questions, another with 10 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 9 comprehension question using easy to read and answer questions.
All levels come with answer sheets.
Looking for other classic fairy tale reading worksheets?
Little Red Riding Hood
Hansel and Gretel
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Rapunzel
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Hansel and Gretel Reading Comprehension
7 way differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the fairytale ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ at three reading levels suitable for readers aged 6-12 years old.
The higher-level text is double-sided, features a larger word count, more complex vocabulary, and includes two versions of questions: a 21-question higher-level comprehension version and a 14-question version.
The middle-level text is double-sided, includes simpler vocabulary, and has three sets of comprehension question sheets: 15, 11, and 8-question versions.
The lower level text have been simplified for lower-level readers, but still follow the structure of the higher-level texts. It is a slightly shortened version that mainly uses decodable and high-frequency words. There are two sets of questions for the lower-level version: a 10-question version and a ‘circle yes or no’ version, perfect for EAL learners.
All levels come with answer sheets.
More reading comprehension fairy tales:
Rapunzel
Emperor’s New Clothes
Elves and the Shoemaker
Aladdin
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Clever Prince Reading Comprehension
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
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Frog Prince Reading Comprehension
7-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 6 to 11 years, for the classic fairy tale ‘The Frog Prince’ in which a princess reluctantly befriends a frog who helps her in exchange for her company, and he eventually transforms into a prince when she kisses him.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary and a larger word count. It includes two versions of comprehension questions:
An 18 question classic answer sheet where students write answers on the lines. It is double sided.
A 12 question multiple choice version with 4 answer choices.
The middle-level text has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It comes with two sets of comprehension questions:
A classic 12 question worksheet.
A 16 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices.
The lower-level text has been simplified for easier reading, using mainly decodable and high-frequency words whenever possible, apart from a few essential story words. This version includes three sets of questions:
A 10 question classic worksheet
A 6 question classic worksheet
A 21 question ‘circle yes or no’ worksheet.
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
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Fairytale Old Woman in Forest
8-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 6 to 11 years, for the classic fairy tale ‘The Old Woman in the Forest’ in which a young girl who gets lost in the woods is assisted by a little white bird who helps her find a ring in an old lady’s house, leading her to meet a handsome prince in the forest and ultimately find true love.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, some extra literary devices and a larger word count. It includes two versions of comprehension questions:
➊ A 16 question classic answer sheet where students write answers on the lines. It is double sided.
➋ A 16 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices.
The middle-level text has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It comes with two sets of comprehension questions:
➌ A classic 17 question worksheet.
➍ A 12 question worksheet.
➎ A 14 question multiple choice version with 3 answer choices.
The lower-level text has been simplified for easier reading, using mainly decodable and high-frequency words whenever possible, apart from a few essential story words. This version includes three sets of questions:
➏ A 10 question classic worksheet
➐ A 6 question classic worksheet
➑ A 14 question ‘circle yes or no’ worksheet perfect for beginner EAL learners.
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
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Emperor's New Clothes
9 versions of differentiated reading comprehension for the classic tale ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, 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 17 questions that require mid to high-level reading comprehension skills,
➋ A classic worksheet with 10 higher level questions.
➌ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 25 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 4 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 three sets of comprehension questions:
➍ A classic 16 question worksheet
➎ A classic 8 higher level compound question worksheet
➏ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 30 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 3 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 three sets of questions:
➐ A classic worksheet with 14 questions
➑ A classic worksheet with 8 very easy questions
➒A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 15 mid to lower-level questions and 3 answer choices
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
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Beauty and the Beast
10 versions of differentiated reading comprehension for the classic fairy tale ‘Beauty and the Beast’, 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 20 questions that require mid to high-level reading comprehension skills,
➋ A classic worksheet with 15 higher level compound questions.
➌ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 26 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 4 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 three sets of comprehension questions:
➍ A classic 17 question worksheet
➎ A classic 14 question worksheet
➏ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 31 questions that vary in difficulty level, 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 three sets of question sheets:
➐ A classic worksheet with 15 questions
➑ A classic worksheet with 8 very easy questions
➒ A TRUE OR FALSE activity with 20 questions
➓ A multiple-choice style version with a sequencing task and 8 easy questions
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
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Brave Little Tailor Reading Comprehension
Differentiated reading comprehension for the Brother Grimm’s ‘The Brave Little Tailor’, a humorous tale of a boastful tailor who goes on an adventure tricking a giant, ogres, and a unicorn using his wit and cleverness. Eventually he marries a princess and gains half a kingdom. Despite his small size, the little tailor’s intelligence and craftiness allow him to succeed against all odds. Suitable for readers aged 7 to 14 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 4 A4 pages in length (printable back-to-back on 2 pieces of paper). Two versions of comprehension questions accompany this level of text:
➊ A classic worksheet with 18 questions that require mid to high-level reading comprehension skills,
➋ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 28 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 4 answer choices.
The middle-level text is a condensed version of the higher level text, with the same plot and events. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by three sets of comprehension questions:
➌ A classic 13 question worksheet
➍ An 11 classic question and 8 multiple choice question worksheet
➎ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 37 questions that vary in difficulty level, each with 3 answer choices.
The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using easier to read words whenever possible, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes two sets of question sheets:
➏A classic worksheet with 10 questions
➐ A TRUE OR FALSE activity with 32 questions
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
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Cinderella Reading Comprehension
6-way differentiated reading comprehension, suitable for readers aged 6 to 12 years, for the fairy tale ‘Cinderella’.
The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, more details, some extra literary devices. It has a larger word count and consists of 3 illustrated A4 pages. It includes four versions of comprehension questions:
➊A classic worksheet with 20 questions (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions)
➋A classic worksheet with 16 questions
➌A classic worksheet with 10 questions with higher-level SAT style questions
➍A multiple-choice SAT style version with 27 questions and 3 answer choices.
The middle and lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading whilst keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It is single sided. This version includes two sets of questions:
➎A classic worksheet with 17 questions with some vocabulary and author’s purpose questions.
➏A classic worksheet with 12 questions.
All levels of worksheets come with answer sheets.
More princess fairy tale reading worksheets:
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and Rose Red
The Princess and the Pea
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Bremen Town Musicians Reading
Reading Comprehension for the Brothers Grimm’s “The Bremen Town Musicians”
In this classic folk tale, an aging donkey meets up with a worn-out hunting dog, an old cat, and an elderly rooster, all of whom have faced hardship with their masters. Seeking a fresh start, the loyal friends embark on a journey together to Bremen to begin new lives as musicians. After spending the night in a forest along the way, the determined animals follow a light to a cottage inhabited by robbers. By making loud noises together, the clever companions are able to work as a team to scare off the outlaws. In the end, the four newfound friends contentedly take over the abandoned house, seeming to have found their happy new home together.
This reading comprehension resource includes:
➼ A reading passage written at an approximate 8-11 year old reading level
➼ A 27-question SAT-style multiple choice quiz
➼ A 15-question comprehension worksheet with factual, sequencing, vocabulary, main idea, and theme questions, plus a ‘write a summary’ prompt
With answer sheets
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Diamonds and Toads Charles Perrault
Reading comprehension for the the French fairy tale, “Diamonds and Toads” by Charles Perrault.
In this anti-fairytale, a widow has two daughters. The older daughter, Fanny, resembles her mother and is favored despite being disagreeable. The younger daughter is kind and beautiful like her late father. The younger girl helps a disguised fairy and is blessed with jewels and flowers falling from her mouth when she speaks. The widow wants the same for Fanny, but Fanny insults the fairy and is cursed, causing toads and snakes to fall from her mouth. When Fanny arrives home, she tells her story to her mother and disgusting toads and vipers fall from her mouth The widow, furious, drives her younger daughter out of the house. In the woods, the younger daughter meets a king’s son, who falls in love with her and marries her. In time, the widow is sickened by her older daughter’s vile mouth, and drives her out too. Fanny dies alone and miserable in the woods.
This reading activity resource includes:
A reading passage at a 9-12 year old reading level
A 15-question comprehension sheet (basic factual questions)
A 14-question comprehension sheet (literary analysis questions)
An 8-question comprehension sheet (mix of essential questions)
A 31-question SAT-style multiple choice quiz (2 pages)
A 58-question SAT-style multiple choice quiz (4 pages)
A sequencing and story summary cloze activity sheet
Two crossword versions using 26 key vocabulary words
Answer sheets are also provided.
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Billy Goats Gruff Reading Worksheets
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for The Billy Goats Gruff, suitable for readers ages 6-11.
This pack includes:
3 leveled reading passages:
Lower-level text simplified for beginning readers (approx. year 2)
Mid-level text a wider range of words (approx. upper year 2/year 3)
Original text published in 1859 for more advanced readers (approx. year 4-5)
16 differentiated activity sheets to check comprehension at each level:
Higher-level (original text) includes:
- 12 question classic comprehension worksheet
- 32 question true/false worksheet
- 29 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet
- 2 crossword versions using vocabulary found in the text
Mid-level includes:
- 16 question classic comprehension worksheet
- A matching 16 question worksheet with multiple choice answer options
- 36 question multiple choice worksheet
- Sequencing/cloze (missing word) story summary worksheet
- 2 crossword versions
Lower-level includes:
- 9 question classic comprehension worksheet
- 13 question classic comprehension worksheet
- A matching 13 question worksheet with multiple choice answer options
- 36 question yes/no worksheet
- Crossword
Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.
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Adverbs of Frequency Mats Worksheets
Adverbs of frequency word mats and adverb of frequency worksheets.
Also adverb of frequency poster.
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Fronted Adverbials Mat
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.
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Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Transport learners into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s bittersweet tale, “The Little Match Girl.” Vivid illustrations and varied questioning engage learners in years 3 through to year 8 with this timeless story perfect for the Christmas season.
This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:
A beautifully illustrated double sided retelling of the story
Three SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect,and author’s purpose questions
Five versions of written response question sheets for differentiated engagement
Event sequencing tasks
Cause and effect activity
Story summary cloze activities
Vocabulary-based crossword puzzles using words from the text
Make an impact this holiday season with a rich selection of visual and written materials. Learners will connect with the beloved tale through leveled questions and activities aimed at improving reading fluency and analyzing this touching story. Share this poignant retelling and help students step into the magic of literature this Christmas!