Imagine being thrust into a role so powerful that it changes your behavior in ways you never thought possible. This is precisely what happened in the summer of 1971, when a group of college students participated in one of the most controversial and illuminating psychological studies ever conducted: the Stanford Prison Experiment. Led by psychologist Philip Zimbardo, this experiment sought to explore the psychological effects of perceived power and authority within a simulated prison environment. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the profound impact of situational dynamics on human behavior. It delves into how ordinary individuals, when placed in positions of power or subjugation, can undergo dramatic changes in their actions and attitudes. The text examines the ethical implications of the experiment, the psychological mechanisms at play, and the broader lessons about authority, conformity, and the human psyche. This reading 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: 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

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the critical role of mental health awareness among teenagers, highlighting the common challenges they face, such as stress, anxiety, and depression. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: a number of comprehension questions -a multiple choice exercise a definitions match exercise -a crossword based on the text The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 7

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text discusses teenage depression and its possible causes. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, a definitions match exercise a crossword and a True or False exercise. 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. A full answer key is included.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel “Crime and Punishment” that explores the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg who formulates a plan to kill an old pawnbroker. After carefully reading the summary of the novel, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a character match exercise. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for advanced ESL learners. The text describes the phenomenon of deindividuation which is observed when large crowds begin to behave in a hive-mind manner. After carefully reading a text about this hidden danger of Carnival, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises and engage in an in depth classroom discussions based on question prompts relevant to the text. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.

This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for advanced ESL learners. The story centers around a young girl named Laura who is trying to cope with the loss of her grandmother. Laura manages to rediscover her self when she finds a puppy on the side of the road. She also gets a chance to spend some time with her old time crash and she mends the broken bond with her best friend. The text explores different emotional roadblocks that teenagers may face while experiencing loss for the first time. After carefully reading the story, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises and engage in an in depth classroom discussion on topics related to mental health, emotional healing and self motivation. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.