The Witches in Folklore and Fiction is a fascinating reading comprehension that explores how witches have transformed from feared figures in history to beloved characters in stories and films. Perfect for the Halloween season or for studying myths, legends, and literary traditions, this engaging text helps learners uncover the real history behind witchcraft and its place in modern storytelling.

From the Salem Witch Trials to Roald Dahl’s The Witches and Shakespeare’s Macbeth, pupils will discover how witches have been imagined as wise, wicked, and wonderful across centuries of storytelling—and what these tales reveal about fear, power, and imagination.

What’s Included:

• 2 Pages of Reading 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 reflection, research, and creative response
• 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
• 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

This Resource Explores:

• The history of witchcraft and the witch trials
• Witches in folklore, fiction, and poetry
• Famous witch characters from classic and modern stories
• How the image of witches has changed over time
• The link between fear, imagination, and storytelling

Why Use This Resource:
This Halloween-inspired comprehension blends history, literature, and culture in a way that excites and informs learners. It develops retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while encouraging critical thinking about how myths evolve and what they tell us about human nature. A spellbinding resource for upper KS2 readers who love mystery, history, and a touch of magic.

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