Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the fairytale ‘The Fisherman and His Wife,’ which tells the story of a fisherman who catches a magical fish that grants wishes. However, his wife’s greed leads to their downfall, teaching the moral to be content with what you have and not be greedy for more. The carefully retold story is written at four levels 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 17 higher level questions. The middle level text is double-sided, has simpler vocabulary, and includes 13 questions. There are two lower level texts, both of which have been simplified for lower-level readers and follow the structure of the higher texts. However, one is a shortened version omitting one of the wife’s three wishes. Both lower level texts use mainly decodable and high frequency words. The full version has nine questions, and the shortened version has nine easy-to-read and answer questions. All four levels come with answer sheets. Looking for other anti-fairy tales? The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen Puss in Boots The Emperor’s New Clothes

Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘Thumbelina’, in which a tiny girl named Thumbelina grows from a magic seed. She is kidnapped by a toad but floats away on a lily pad. A beetle and a mouse shelter her through winter before a swallow saves her. The swallow takes her to a fairy palace where she marries a prince and gets her wings. Suitable for readers aged 7 to 12 years. Includes 2 levels of story text and 8 question worksheets. ➼ The higher/middle level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs some additional literary devices. It has a larger word count and is 2 A4 pages in length. Four versions of comprehension questions accompany this level of text: • A classic worksheet with 18 retrieval/factual questions. • A classic worksheet with 17 different retrieval/factual questions. • A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 32 questions that include a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and authors purpose questions. • A mixed question format sheet, with A 9 event sequence sorting question, 7 question written response, and 20 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 28 mixed question format). ➼ 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 has a larger font size and spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes four sets of question sheets, perfect for lower level readers and EAL learners: • A 9 event sequence sorting question with 16 retrieval/factual questions requiring a written response. • A 6 event sequence sorting question with 25 simple questions that can be answered with short simple sentences, phrases or one word answers. • A 6 event sequence sorting question with 20 2 answer multiple choice questions. • A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 24 questions that include a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and authors purpose questions and 1 6 event sequencing question. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

Tricky rhyming words sorting/matching activity. Includes various different spelling patterns making same vowel sound.

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

Possessive nouns, possessive apostrophe. Possessive nouns example posters, rules posters, possessive noun anchor charts and possessive nouns worksheets. Resources aim to explain plural nouns, singular noun possessive rules and plural noun possessive rules (both nouns ending in s and plural nouns not ending in s) Includes 1 illustrated and 5 unillustrated differentiated worksheets. 15 posters or anchor charts. 1 blank matching poster template (for learners to make own example poster).

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

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.

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.

On the left simple sentences with irregular past tense verbs. On the right simple sentences with either present or future tense verb sentences. Students have to; 1) Link the similar sentences. 2) Underline or highlight the verbs. 25/25 sentences in total. double sided.

Lots of words and a few sentences. Students are asked to... Circle the noun, cross out the adjective and draw a zigzag star around the verb. EAL/ESL Homework for grade/year 1 or 2.

Adverbs of frequency word mats and adverb of frequency worksheets. Also adverb of frequency poster.

Differentiated reading comprehension fable retellings of Aesop’s ‘The Lion and the Mouse’ These differentiated retellings of Aesop’s “The Lion and the Mouse” offers three levels of complexity (higher, middle, and lower), students of all abilities can engage with the text and develop their skills. The higher level includes more advanced vocabulary and ten in-depth comprehension questions, while the middle level offers simpler synonyms and nine questions. The lower level is the easiest to read, with a shorter text and seven questions. All levels come with a handy answer key.

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

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.

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.

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

12 versions of differentiated reading comprehension are available for the classic fairy tale ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, 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 spans 4 A4 pages (printable back to back on two pieces of A4 paper). Three versions of comprehension questions are available for this level text: ➊ A classic worksheet with 19 questions (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions) ➋ A classic worksheet with 14 Higher Level Key Stage 3 SAT style questions ➌ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 27 mixed-level 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 three sets of comprehension questions: ➍ A classic 20 question worksheet ➎ A 13 question SAT Style worksheet, ➏ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 24 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices. The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes six sets of questions: ➐ A classic worksheet with 14 questions, ➑ A Key Stage 2 SAT style worksheet with 16 questions, ➒ A classic worksheet with 8 easy-to-answer questions, ➓ A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 14 mixed-level questions and 3 answer choices, ⓫ A cloze activity, ⓬ A word mat and a labelling activity word mat. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

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.

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!