Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years. This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes: ➼2 leveled reading passages: a full-length version using rich vocabulary and literary devices to tell the complete fairy tale (2 pages), and a simplified, decodable version covering the key plot points (2 pages) ➼8 differentiated question sheets to check comprehension and skills mastery at every reading level The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs additional literary devices. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by four versions of differentiated comprehension questions: ➊ A classic 17 question worksheet using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions, some inference and author’s purpose questions. ➋ A classic 15 question worksheet with 15 essential comprehension questions. ➌ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 39 Multiple-Choice SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 4 answer choices. ➍ A 9 event sequence, 8 question written response, and 17 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 26 mixed question format). The middle to 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 has a slightly larger font size, spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes four sets of differentiated question sheets: ➎ A 7 event sequencing and 15 essential written response comprehension question sheet. ➏ A matching 7 event sequencing and 15 essential comprehension question but as a multiple choice 3 answer choices version, using the same questions as the above version. ➐ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 30 SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 3 answer choices. ➑ A classic 9 question worksheet with 9 essential, straightforward easy to answer questions. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets. With multiple text levels and comprehensive question sets, this adaptable resource promotes reading comprehension and skills practice.

Transport learners into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s bittersweet tale, “The Little Match Girl.” 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 author’s 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!

Use these writing frames to help Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 students write stories. 8 story idea writing frames with suggested words to help students write interesting stories. Appropriate possible word choices for characters, and setting and a selection of appropriate key phrases, adjectives and verbs which writers could incorporate into their stories. All or just a few of the words can be used. Although it may seem to a teacher or tutor that the plot is predetermined by the word selection children can write a multitude of different stories by selecting fewer or more words, putting words in different orders and by adding their own extra words and information to create a different story each time. (Differentiation by outcome) Designed to help young writers expand their vocabulary and have fun writing.

Fronted Adverbials Word Mat. “Fronted Adverbials are words or phrases at the beginning of a sentence which are used to describe the action that follows. A comma is usually used after the adverbial.” Fronted adverbials listed under time, frequency, location, manner and degree.

Base form, past simple and past participle of irregular verbs. 63 Verbs with illustrations - most commonly used verbs. Flashcards, sorting cards and worksheets. V1 V2 V3 version as well as base form, past simple and past participle version.

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.

Yelling, telling or asking? A sentence type resource for year 2 and year 1 with 159 illustrated telling, asking or exclamatory sentences. Learners to add end punctuation. 3 similar sentences per A4 page - 1 of each sentence type (yelling, telling or asking) 1 version with 3 very similar sentences, but which on careful reading are each different (i.e. 1 is a simple telling, 1 is exclamatory, 1 is a question sentence) (51 sentences) 1 version with 3 obviously different sentences (36 sentences) but with a the same sentence topic. 1 version as above with easier to read/decodable sentences for LA learners (21 sentences) 1 version with 3 very similar sentences but which change dependent upon the end punctuation (51 sentences)

Contractions anchor chart / contractions poster, contractions worksheets, contractions quiz-quiz-trade cards. Variety of contraction activities - differentiated.

Charles Dickens biography reading comprehension. Charles Dickens novel summary comprehension. Differentiated three ways. Lots of Charles Dickens facts. The biographies have glossaries to help at each level. Differentiated questions with answer sheets provided. Suitable for KS2 & KS3.

Ramadan worksheets with three levels of differentiated reading comprehension: higher, middle, and lower. The lower level worksheet is perfect for EAL learners, with a glossary of key vocabulary words included. All levels are double sided A4 and between 600-800 words. Each level of the worksheet includes a “fascinating facts” box to enhance understanding and engagement. The worksheets also include differentiated questions for all three levels with answers provided for easy assessment and self-reflection. Perfect for KS2, KS3 and KS4.

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. 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

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

Another carefully curated collection of 28 classic fables, designed to enhance your students’ reading comprehension skills. Each fable has been thoughtfully written to conform to the traditional short length of fables, making them easily readable for young readers. In addition, 5-7 comprehension questions are provided below each fable to encourage a deep understanding of the text. The collection encompasses beloved tales such as “Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Fox and the Stork,” “The Crow and the Pitcher,” “The Town Mouse and Country Mouse,” and “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” along with 23 other timeless fables. Answer sheets are also included for each fable, making it easier to mark. This product is an excellent resource for teachers who want to engage their students in meaningful discussions about important life lessons, such as perseverance, hard work, and empathy. With this collection of fables, your students will learn valuable lessons while also improving their reading comprehension skills. Moreover, a link to a Google slide is provided, featuring each fable on one page for whole-class reading. Fables in this pack: Hare and the Tortoise (5 levels) The Fox and the Stork (2 levels) The Bat and the Weasels The Boys and the Frogs The Crow and the Pitcher The Farmer and His Sons The Fly and the Lion The Fox and the Leopard The Fox and the Rose Bush The Lion and the Bulls The Lion and the Donkey The Lion and the Hare The Monkey and the Camel The Monkey as King The Mosquito and the Bull The Old Lion The Ox and the Frog The Proud Lion and the Donkey The Stag at the Pool The Tame Donkey and the Wild Donkey The Town Mouse and Country Mouse The Vain Jackdaw and His Borrowed Feathers The Wolf and His Shadow The Wolf and the Goat The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing A Fox and a Raven A Mountain and a Mouse An Eagle and other Birds

A carefully curated collection of 29 classic fables, designed to enhance your students’ reading comprehension skills. Each fable has been thoughtfully written to conform to the traditional short length of fables, making them easily readable for young readers. In addition, 5-7 comprehension questions are provided below each fable to encourage a deep understanding of the text. The collection encompasses beloved tales such as “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” “The Wolf and The Crane,” “Belling the Cat,” and “A Peacock and a Crane,” along with 24 other timeless fables. Answer sheets are also included for each fable, making it easier to mark. This product is an excellent resource for teachers who want to engage their students in meaningful discussions about important life lessons, such as perseverance, hard work, and empathy. With this collection of fables, your students will learn valuable lessons while also improving their reading comprehension skills. Moreover, a link to a Google slide is provided, featuring each fable on one page for whole-class reading. Full list of included fables: Wolf and Crane (2 levels) Lion and Mouse (3 levels) Boy Who Cried Wolf (2 levels) Ant and Grasshopper (3 levels) The Hornets and the Bees The Greedy Fox The Fox, the Rooster and the Dog The Fox and the Woodcutter The Fox and the Goat The Farmer and the Stork The Donkey and the Lap Dog The Donkey and the Dog The Discontented Dog The Cat and the Fox The Bear and the Bees Belling the Cat An Oak and a Willow A Peacock and a Crane The Wolf and the Lion The Wolf and the Lamb The Wild Boar and the Fox The Turtle and the Ducks The Pig and the Sheep The Miser’s Gold The Man and the Lion The Lion, the Fox, and the Donkey The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox The Lion and the Boar The Hunting Dog, the Lion, and the Fox