Empero's new clothes activity sheets for ks

Here are some activity sheets based on the classic fairy tale "The Emperor's New Clothes" that you can use with Key Stage (KS) students:

KS1 (Age 5-7)

  1. Emperor's New Clothes Story Sequencing: Cut out scenes from the story and have students put them in order.
  2. What's Wrong with the Emperor's Clothes?: Draw a picture of the Emperor wearing his new clothes. Ask students to identify what's wrong with the clothes.
  3. Emperor's New Clothes Word Search: Create a word search with vocabulary from the story, such as "emperor", "clothes", "weavers", etc.
  4. Design Your Own Clothes: Provide students with paper and art supplies. Ask them to design their own clothes, just like the weavers in the story.

KS2 (Age 7-11)

  1. Emperor's New Clothes Character Map: Have students create a character map of the main characters in the story, including the Emperor, the weavers, and the townspeople.
  2. The Emperor's New Clothes: A Critical Thinking Activity: Provide students with a scenario: "The Emperor's new clothes are not what they seem. What do you think is wrong with them?" Ask them to write a short paragraph explaining their answer.
  3. Emperor's New Clothes Comprehension Questions: Create a set of comprehension questions based on the story, such as "What did the weavers promise the Emperor?" or "Why did the townspeople pretend to like the Emperor's new clothes?"
  4. Create a Comic Strip: Ask students to create a comic strip retelling the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes".

KS3 (Age 11-14)

  1. Emperor's New Clothes: A Critical Analysis: Provide students with a more in-depth analysis of the story, asking them to consider themes such as vanity, deception, and conformity.
  2. The Emperor's New Clothes: A Historical Context: Research the historical context of the story and ask students to consider how it reflects the values and attitudes of the time.
  3. Emperor's New Clothes: A Creative Writing Activity: Ask students to write a creative piece inspired by the story, such as a poem or short story.
  4. Design a New Outfit for the Emperor: Provide students with a design brief: "Design a new outfit for the Emperor that reflects his personality and the values of the story". Ask them to present their design to the class.

These activity sheets are designed to be adaptable to different teaching styles and classroom settings. You can modify them to suit the needs of your students and the curriculum requirements of your school.