



Help your students explore the classic fairy tale of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen with this engaging reading comprehension activity for Upper Key Stage 2. This resource includes a detailed fiction passage retelling Andersen’s timeless story of patience, kindness, and belonging. It is designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while helping students explore story elements such as character development, theme, and moral lessons in classic literature.
Students will complete a range of comprehension activities, including short-answer questions, grammar practice, a writing extension task, a multiple-choice quiz, a crossword, and a wordsearch — all supported by a teacher presentation to guide discussion and extend learning about the themes, language, and lasting legacy of The Ugly Duckling. Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-use lesson.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
- A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
- An extract from the classic novel
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
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This resource is great for:
- In class learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Guided reading sessions
- Assessment practice
- Reading interventions
- Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of fictional text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have extension activities for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are also available.
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