The Magic Paintbrush – A1+ Graded Reader & ESL Worksheet Set

Help your students fall in love with reading in English! This beautifully illustrated graded reader tells the classic Chinese folktale of Ma Liang — a kind boy who receives a magic paintbrush and uses it to help the poor, outsmart a greedy Emperor, and become a village hero.

Designed for young learners at A1+/Lower A2 level (ages 9+), this ready-to-use set includes everything you need for a complete lesson.

What’s included (6 files — PDF & DOCX):

Story (10 pages) — large, easy-to-read text with original comic-style illustrations on every page
Worksheet (3 pages) — 6 skill-building sections covering vocabulary, comprehension, sequencing, grammar, speaking, and writing
Answer Key (2 pages) — teacher’s copy with full answers, suggested responses, and assessment notes

All files come in both PDF and DOCX formats, so teachers can print straight away or edit to suit their class.

Skills covered: reading comprehension · vocabulary matching · true/false · guided writing · sequencing · adjectives · speaking tasks

Perfect for: one-on-one tutoring · classroom use · homework