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.

Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets the fairytale ‘Rapunzel’ at four levels, which are 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 20 higher-level comprehension questions. There are two middle-level texts, both double-sided, but using fewer words, larger text and simpler vocabulary. One version has 17 comprehension questions, while the other has 10 questions. The lower-level text has been slightly simplified for lower-level readers, still following the structure of the higher-level texts. However, it uses mainly decodable and high-frequency words. The lower-level text has 8 comprehension questions that are easy to read and answer. All levels come with answer sheets. More fairy tale reading worksheets: Sleeping Beauty Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Puss in Boots

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

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.

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.

Simple and Compound Sentences Task Cards This engaging set of task cards helps students differentiate between simple, compound, and incomplete sentences. Designed for Year 3 learners, including EAL students, the cards feature clear vocabulary and illustrations to support understanding and maintain interest. Examples of “not a sentence” are included to reinforce key grammar concepts like capital letters, punctuation, subjects, and verbs. Perfect for classroom practice, this resource includes two recording sheets: one for tasks 1-20 and another for 21-40, making it ideal for extending learning or for fast finishers. Students simply read each numbered card and record their answer (A, B, or C) on the corresponding sheet. This set is an excellent tool for promoting grammar awareness and sentence classification skills in young learners.

Simile Matching Cards: Enliven Your English Lessons! Are your pupils as puzzled as a hedgehog in a balloon factory when it comes to similes? Illuminate their understanding like a lighthouse on a foggy night with my engaging “Simile Matching Cards” resource! What’s Included: 66 illustrated similes 6 A4 pages, each with 11 similes Two common simile structures: “As [something] as a” “Like a” Visually Appealing: Each sentence card features key words illustrated in an engineered text style, making them stand out like a toucan in a penguin colony! This unique design helps emerging readers and EAL learners grasp concepts as easily as a duck takes to water. Perfect for: Key Stage 2 English Early Key Stage 3 English (Year 7) Supporting EAL learners Literacy intervention groups Benefits: Develops creative writing skills Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension Supports visual learners and kinesthetic learning styles Makes learning as enjoyable as a day at the seaside! Don’t let similes puzzle your pupils like a jigsaw with missing pieces. With these Simile Matching Cards, they’ll be as comfortable with figurative language as a bird in flight. Check out my Similes Quiz-Quiz-Trade Fun Flashcards

Get Moving with Similes: Active Learning Cards Enliven your English lessons with this dynamic set of simile cards, perfect for active learning and speaking activities. This comprehensive resource uses the Quiz-Trade approach to develop pupils’ understanding and creative use of figurative language through movement and peer interaction. Contents: Set 1: Illustrated Simile Cards (70 double-sided cards) Front: Vibrant illustrated similes Reverse: Concise explanations detailing both the literal meanings and, for similes with dual meanings, the idiomatic interpretations. Set 2: Creative Writing Simile Prompts (70 single-sided cards) Illustrated prompts (such as “as strong as…,” “as boring as…,” “as fun as…”) Designed for independent simile creation Supports creative thinking and literacy development Ideal For: Key Stage 2 and 3 English Literacy intervention groups EAL pupils Whole-class active learning Creative writing warm-ups This hands-on resource transforms simile learning into an active, engaging experience as pupils move about the classroom, exchanging cards and crafting their own similes. The two-tiered approach supports differentiated learning - starting with complete similes before progressing to independent creation - perfect for meeting National Curriculum requirements while keeping pupils active and engaged as they develop from understanding existing similes to confidently creating their own descriptive comparisons. For additional simile practice, check out my Simile Matching Cards resource

Adverb mats & adverb posters. Differentiated adverb scaffolds. Some with more adverbs, some with less adverbs. Plus adverbs of manner place mat. Adverb mats are A4. Adverb posters are A3.

12 versions of differentiated reading comprehension for the classic fairy tale ‘Puss in Boots’, 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 16 questions (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions) ➋ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 26 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices ➌ A multiple-choice vocabulary version with 14 vocabulary questions, each with 3 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 four sets of comprehension questions: ➍ A classic 16 question worksheet ➎ A classic 8 question worksheet ➏ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 28 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices ➐ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 27 mixed-level questions, 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 six sets of questions: ➑ A classic worksheet with 15 questions ➒ A classic worksheet with 7 very easy questions ➓ A multiple-choice style version with 7 very easy to read-questions and 3 answer choices ⓫ A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 15 mixed-level questions and 3 answer choices ⓬ A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 27 mixed-level questions and 4 answer choices Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

Adjectives mats & adjectives posters. Differentiated​ adjective scaffolds - one with many adjectives, one with less and larger font. Adjective mats are A4. Adjective posters are A3. Also uploaded the publisher file if you wish to edit the example words (the font used is Topmarks )

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

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.

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.

114 Opposites (antonyms) flashcards (57 pairs of opposites). Designed so that the opposites cards can be printed back to back and flipped over to reveal the opposite. Perfect for use as antonym flashcards, and as quiz-quiz-trade cards. Could also be used for find the matching opposite in the classroom game and concentration memory game and for opposites display.

Verb mats (verb scaffolds) and matching style verb worksheets. Verbs grouped as ‘moving verbs’ ‘speaking verbs’ ‘feeling verbs’ ‘thinking verbs’ ‘modal verbs’ Differentiated versions included. Complete your verb teaching toolkit with: Verb Tense Memory Games | Past Tense Cards Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses Ask Around Nouns Verbs Adjectives Display Cards

Noun mats (noun scaffolds) and matching noun worksheets. Differentiated versions uploaded. Blank version also uploaded for children to make their own examples.