The Emperor's New Clothes Reading Comprehension Hans Christian Andersen | 5th-6th Grade

Help your students explore the classic fairy tale of The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen with this engaging close reading comprehension activity for fifth and sixth grade. This resource includes a detailed fiction passage retelling Andersen’s timeless story of pride, courage, and fashion. 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 Emperor's New Clothes. 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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