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A Brief History of Medicine - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the evolution of medicine from the first herbal remedies to the latest medical advances of the 21st century.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: a title match, comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, a multiple choice exercise and a fun crossword . The text can also be used for IGCSE or TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.
Total number of pages: 7

A Brief History of Science - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the evolution of Science from the Messopotamians to Sir Isaac Newton.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: a title match, comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, a multiple choice exercise, a fun crossword and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise . The text can also be used for IGCSE or TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.
Total number of pages: 9

A Brief History of Censorship and Freedom of Speech - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.
The text explores the history of censorship and freedom of speech from ancient Athen’s parrhesia to the Catholic Church’s Inquisition trials, Britain’s Licensing Acts, France’s National Assembly, Germany’s Nazi Movement, South Africa’s Apartheid all the way up to modern-day censorship examples.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
comprehension questions
a definition match
multiple choice exercises
a crossword
a fill in the blanks exercise on modern-day censorship and propaganda in North Korea
The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes.
Total number of pages: 8
Answer key included
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African American American History & Culture - Reading Comprehension Worksheets / Texts (SAVE 55%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts focus on different aspects of Aferican American culture and events in African American history such as the abolitionist and post-abolitionist movement. The bundle also includes the bios of major African American visionaries and leaders.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, definitions matching exercises, word searches, classroom discussions and crosswords. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
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Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet Bundle is comprised of different non-fictional texts which describe the history behind Women’s History month (March) and give some notable biographies of women who helped shape history throughout the millennia.
After carefully reading the texts, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
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Women's History Month - The Suffrage Movement - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet Bundle is comprised of different non-fictional texts which describe the history behind the Suffrage movement and the importance of Women’s History month (March).
After carefully reading the texts, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

Rosa Parks: The "No" That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement | Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the life and work of American Civil Rights Movement activist Rosa Parks.
This worksheet is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
a true or false exercise
comprehension questions
a multiple-choice exercise
a crossword
a definitions match
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 7
Answer key: included

The History of the Atomic Bomb | Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the history of the atomic bomb and how it intertwines with the scientific advancements and geopolitical tensions of the 20th century.
This worksheet is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
a true or false exercise
comprehension questions
a multiple-choice exercise
a crossword
a definitions match
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 7
Answer key: included

Groundhog Day: The Ancient Origins of a Modern Celebration | Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the origins and history of Groundhog Day, a quirky and beloved tradition in North America, celebrated on February 2nd.
This worksheet is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
a true or false exercise
comprehension questions
a multiple-choice exercise
a crossword
a definitions match
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 7
Answer key: included

The Life and Work of Thomas Jefferson | Reading Comprehension
This reading comprehension and informational text delves into the life and work of Thomas Jefferson, one of the most pivotal figures in American history. It examines his contributions as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, his tenure as the third president of the United States, and his role in the Louisiana Purchase.
The worksheet is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
a true or false exercise
comprehension questions
a multiple-choice exercise
a crossword
a definitions match
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 9
Answer key: included

The Age of Dinosaurs: A Brief History of the Mesozoic Era | Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text gives a brief historic of the Mesozoic Era, often referred to as the “Age of Dinosaurs,” which spanned a remarkable period in Earth’s history, from approximately 252 to 66 million years ago.
This worksheet is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
a true or false exercise
comprehension questions
a multiple-choice exercise
a crossword
a definitions match
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 8
Answer key: included