A Christmas Carol | Reading Comprehension | Year 3/4

Bring the magic of Dickens to your classroom with this engaging Year 3/4 reading comprehension based on the classic Christmas tale A Christmas Carol. Carefully adapted for Lower Key Stage 2, this resource introduces pupils to the unforgettable character of Ebenezer Scrooge and the heartwarming message of kindness, generosity, and change.

This high-quality text retells the famous story in accessible, child-friendly language while preserving the rich atmosphere of Victorian London. Pupils follow Scrooge’s journey from a grumpy miser to a joyful, caring man through visits from Marley’s Ghost and the three Christmas spirits. Themes such as compassion, family, and second chances provide excellent opportunities for deeper discussion and inference.

Perfect for whole-class reading, guided group sessions, or as a festive English lesson, this resource supports a wide range of comprehension skills including retrieval, inference, vocabulary, prediction, and summarising. The story is also ideal for cross-curricular links with PSHE, history, or Christmas assemblies.

Use it to spark curiosity, build confidence with longer texts, and help pupils explore traditional literature in a meaningful and enjoyable way—no preparation required.

What’s Included:
2 Pages of Explanation / How-To 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 winter science, instruction writing, and creative design
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

You might also like…
– A Christmas Carol
– The Polar Express
– The Snowman
-Dr Seuss and the Grinch

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