The Nutcracker and the Mouse King | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a beautifully reimagined, atmospheric Christmas reading text that brings the classic festive tale to life for upper-KS2 learners. This enchanting narrative follows Clara as she discovers the magical world hidden within her living room—complete with a bewitched Nutcracker, a terrifying Mouse King, and the enchanting Kingdom of Sweets.

Rich in vocabulary, vivid imagery, character emotion and fantasy adventure, this text is perfect for deeper reading study during winter, Christmas units, or story-based comprehension lessons.

What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Biography Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
Extension Activities for discussion, reflection, and persuasive writing
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress

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