This EFL/ESL worksheet contains an adapted version of the ancient Chinese ballad “The Ballad of Mulan.” It is rewritten in clear, simple language for A2-level English learners but it is also suitable as an easier literature text for B1 classes.

Students read the ballad, use the glossary to understand new words, and answer comprehension questions to check their understanding of the story and its themes. Three sentence starters encourage short personal responses. A guided creative writing task invites students to write a letter, with useful vocabulary and sentence starters provided. An answer key is included for easy correction.

Includes:

• adapted ballad (clear, simple language)

• glossary of 6 key words

• 6 comprehension questions

• 3 sentence starters for personal response

• creative writing task (A Letter to My Family, differentiated)

• scaffolding and useful vocabulary for writing

• teacher’s answer key

• colour and black-and-white friendly versions

Best for:

• Lower Secondary / Middle School (Ages 12–15)

• literature or cultural studies lessons

• homework or classwork

Details:

• PDF, ready to print

• colour & B/W versions

• answer key included