Jack and the Beanstalk Reading Comprehension | Two Reading Levels & Vocabulary Activities

Explore Jack and the Beanstalk with two illustrated reading levels, vocabulary matching and two levels of comprehension questions. Choose the reading and question levels that suit each child.

What’s included

• Two illustrated versions of the story, each across two pages

• Reading 1: shorter sentences and larger text

• Reading 2: richer vocabulary, varied sentences and inference, aimed at ages 7–8

• A six-word vocabulary match for each reading level

• Seven supported Level 1 questions: circling, ticking, short answers and ordering

• Six Level 2 questions exploring causes, vocabulary, inference and opinions

• Teacher guidance and answer keys, including example responses

Suggested ages: 4–8, with support matched to each child. Children can answer aloud, point or dictate to an adult before writing. Ideal for fairy-tale topics, literacy lessons, small groups and home learning.

Which product should I choose?

Reading Comprehension (this pack): two reading levels, vocabulary development and questions about understanding the story.

Read and Sequence: reading picture-and-text cards, ordering events and making a storybook. https://payhip.com/b/bBghS

Sequence and Write: oral retelling, a story map, lined writing panels and cut-and-paste caption support. https://payhip.com/b/7xptc

Change the Story: inventing, planning and writing an original story, with an illustrated ideas bank and six story stages. https://payhip.com/b/vl82t

Characters & Settings: describing Jack, the giant and Jack’s mum, exploring feelings, and comparing the cottage and castle. https://payhip.com/b/37K92

These are separate packs with different activity focuses; each includes a version of the same fairy tale.

Digital download: one 15-page A4 portrait PDF. Pupil pages are black and white, ready to print. Print only the levels and pages you need. No physical item will be sent. For one user, for personal use or use with your own class.