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.
Check out my fun and extensive: Adverb Activities: KS2 Grammar Pack
And Fronted Adverbials Mat and Adverbs of Frequency Mats Worksheets
Differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale âJack and the Beanstalkâ.
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
And many more reading printables in my shop!
5 way differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale âKing Midas & The Golden Touchâ
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:
Emperorâs New Clothes
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage by the Brothers Grimm
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 âBuddhist Insightsâ and âWords of Enlightenmentâ 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
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 âSimile Matching Cardsâ resource!
Whatâs Included:
66 illustrated similes
6 A4 pages, each with 11 similes
Two common simile structures:
âAs [something] as aâ
âLike aâ
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!
Donât let similes puzzle your pupils like a jigsaw with missing pieces. With these Simile Matching Cards, theyâll be as comfortable with figurative language as a bird in flight.
Check out my Similes Quiz-Quiz-Trade Fun Flashcards
Repeated addition, arrays and multiplication resources to help children understand the concepts of repeated addition, arrays and multiplication.
2 PowerPoints (2 facts & 5 facts) clearly demonstrate repeated addition and logically introduce groups of items, and then arrays.
Includes 12 worksheet activities thoughtfully designed to allow students to develop repeated addition and multiplication skills and understanding.
Worksheets include matching activities, cut and sticks, drawing, a booklet to make arrays and other helpful activities. (Most examples focus on the 2s, 5s and 10s facts - some worksheets are differentiated with more challenging examples)
Perfect for years 1 and 2.
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 faithâs 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
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:
âThe Test of Humility: Guru Amar Das Chooses His Successorâ - Depicting the virtues of humility, diligence, and devotion embodied by Jetha, who later became Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru.
âMakhan Shah and the True Guruâ - Chronicling Makhan Shahâs pious quest to identify Guru Har Krishanâs true successor, which led him to recognize Guru Tegh Bahadur as the rightful Guru, fulfilling a sacred prophecy.
âThe Taste of Truth: Guru Nanak and Malik Bhagoâ - 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.
âThe Birth of the Khalsaâ - 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 âDid You Know?â 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
Transport learners into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersenâs bittersweet tale, âThe Little Match Girl.â 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 authorâs 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!
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Non-Fiction
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
Nativity Comprehension: Advanced Resource for Key Stage 3-4
Explore the Nativity narrative with this carefully researched and written educational resource tailored for secondary school students. Designed for advanced readers (Lexile 1000Lâ1400L), this pack offers historical, cultural, and theological insights.
Compatible with my lower level Nativity Reading Resources - available individually or as a bundle!
Whatâs Included:
Comprehensive (double-sided) Historical Narrative Summary: In-depth exploration of the Nativity story, detailing the political, cultural, and religious context of first-century Palestine, including Mary and Josephâs journey, the birth of Jesus, the significance of shepherds and Magi, Herodâs threat, and the familyâs flight to Egyptâhighlighting themes of divine purpose, cultural intersection, and human resilience.
Advanced Mixed-Style Activity Sheets: Includes vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false questions, and analytical written responses.
Two Multiple Choice Quizzes: Includes a 2-page and a 3-page version to assess comprehension with thought-provoking questions.
Two Levels of True or False Questions: Catered to challenge varying levels of critical thinking.
Cloze Summary Exercises: Build vocabulary and reinforce key details.
Crossword Puzzle: Engage learners with a thematic, knowledge-building challenge.
Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Encourage reflective, in-depth responses to the text.
Answer Keys Included: Effortlessly mark all activities with complete answers provided.
Perfect for Religious Studies, English, or humanities curriculum enrichment. Supports differentiated learning across secondary school settings.
KS2-3 Nativity Reading Worksheets - The Nativity Story Reading Activities
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Non-Fiction
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
Single-Sided Biography: Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus
Double-Sided Biography: Saint Nicholas - In-Depth Reading Resource
Eight Times Table trick of double-double-double.
PowerPoint with an animation showing the double-double-double strategy to help students work out answers when multiplying by 8.
Starts with some easier multiplications (1x8, 2x8, 5x8, 3x8),
Then covers all the x8 facts upto x12,
Then has some trickier numbers to multiply (two digit and three digits)
Includes 7 matching style differentiatedâ worksheets
Also see my Multiplication Strategies pack which includes this trick and other common multiplication strategies;
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Flashcards, worksheets and bingo to support teaching of alternative âshâ
Words from Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Week 28 plan plus additional words following spelling pattern.
Alternative spellings for âshâ
âciâ = âshâ as in special, social, official, facial, etc.
âtiâ = âshâ as in station, patience, mention, position, etc.
âsâ or âssâ = âshâ as in passion, sure, sugar, session, mission, etc.
Two version of mini-flashcards (1 with word and image useful for sorting / 1 with word and image on seperate cards for matching/games) using 58 carefully chosen example words.
Bingo A5 sheets (6 words per player) Game using 28 alternative sh words.
Images really help to support students understanding of the high level vocabulary.
Alternative Spellings for /sh/
Alternative Spellings for /oa/
Alternative Spellings for /igh/
Alternative Spellings for /ee/
Alternative Spellings for /or/
Alternative Spellings for /air/
/igh/ trigraph labeling worksheets.
Using 12 extra clear, black and white, clip-art images.
Differentiatedâ with and without workbank, and wordbank with and without sound buttons.
Formal and Informal English Learning Materials
These materials consist of 3 sets of worksheets and flashcards to help primary school students learn the difference between formal and informal English.
Worksheet Activities (3 levels):
Students practice formalizing informal phrases and matching formal and informal equivalents.
⢠Transform colloquial expressions into formal language
⢠Write out formal versions of informal phrases
⢠Match informal phrases to their formal counterparts
Flashcard Activities:
Sets of formal and informal phrase flashcards for matching and speaking practice.
Students match informal cards with their formal counterparts and vice versa.
Flashcards can also be used for speaking and role-play activities where students practice changing between formal and informal language.
2025 - Added Quiz-Quiz-Trade version (print back to back) learners quiz and trade.
The activities are designed to:
⢠Develop vocabulary around formal vs informal language
⢠Foster an awareness of context and audience in language choice
⢠Provide differentiated practice to suit a range of learning levels
7 way differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the fairytale âHansel and Gretel,â 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 âcircle yes or noâ version, perfect for EAL learners.
All levels come with answer sheets.
More reading comprehension fairy tales:
Rapunzel
Emperorâs New Clothes
Elves and the Shoemaker
Aladdin
Reading comprehension for the traditional tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelinâ
Bring this classic folktale to life for students of all reading levels! This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes:
3 leveled reading passages with rich vocabulary and vivid imagery to suit varying reading abilities. The higher level passage (4 pages) uses literary devices to tell the fairy tale in detail. The middle passage (2 pages) balances accessibility with rich language. The beginner passage (1 page) covers key plot points using simpler vocabulary.
30 skill-building activity sheets to check comprehension and build literacy skills. With various difficulty levels, these worksheets allow students to engage with the text in unique ways. Activities include SAT-style multiple choice questions, short answer questions, vocabulary exercises, sequencing activities, cause and effect charts, cloze passages, crosswords, and more.
Perfect for assessing and improving reading skills and literary analysis abilities. Perfect for upper Key Stage 2 and 3. Simplified English and versions are also included to support EAL and lower level learners. Bring this timeless legend to students of all levels with this differentiated reading pack!
This Buddhism resource includes two differentiated information texts and engaging activities suited for KS2/3 and KS4 introduction.
The download contains two Buddhism information texts - a 2 page basic reading level and a more advanced 3 page text. Both provide an overview of Buddhism divided into sections on The Buddhaâs life, The Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, The Three Jewels, Buddhist traditions and more.
Also included are:
Multiple-choice quizzes at three difficulty levels to assess comprehension
Differentiated written response sheets with short answer and longer responses
True or false worksheets
Two crossword puzzles using key vocabulary and concepts
A summary activity with missing words for students to fill in
25 pages of worksheets total
Plus 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 Buddhism learning. Pick up this useful resource to teach upper primary and middle schoolers about the history, beliefs and practices of Buddhism!
Also see my Buddhist Stories Bundle which includes this retelling of the Four Sights of the Buddha
Comparatives and Superlatives worksheet with rules.
One side with 1 syllable adjectives (add 'er' & 'est')
Other side with 2 syllable adjectives (more...than & most)
Good for a homework for ESL learners.
The Story of Sam. Once upon a time there was a girl called Sam...she loved playing with cars, she wanted to make her car go fast and far...how??
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