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Understanding the world
The history of Earth Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins of Earth Day and how the day has managed to become the biggest secular observance in the world.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise, and a fun word search. The text can also be used for IGCSE or TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
Frankenstein – A story by Mary Shelley / Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein". The story is about a young aspiring scientist who commits hubris by creating a monster from the remains of the deceased. The scientists, Victor Frankenstein will go on to suffer the deer consequences of his action.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, and participate in an in-class discussion on some of the issues raised by the novel. 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. Ideally, it could be used on or near Halloween!
Do Protests Work? - Reading Comprehension Text / Black Lives Matter
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.
The text explores whether protesting and/or rioting can succeed in bringing about social change. From the 2020 George Floyd protests back to Ghandi’s peaceful opposition to British Imperial Rule the text gives an account of the social reforms achieved by violent and non-violent protests and why it is important to focus on the cause of the protests in order to stop social injustice.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a definition match, multiple choice exercises, a crossword and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes.
Total number of pages: 9
Answer key included
The History of Christmas - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins of Christmas from its ancient pagan roots to its modern day significance.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, and True or False exercises. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Christmas. This worksheet can also be used for vocabulary building purposes.
The World’s Poorest President - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and political service of the world's poorest president, José Alberto Mujica Cordano. The text also gives an account of his guerilla years, his imprisonment as well as his unparalleled contribution as Uruguay's humblest president.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, a matching exercise and participate in an in class discussion. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
A brief History of The Oscars - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of how the Oscars evolved in the past century and describes the extravagant ceremony that the Academy Awards organize every February!
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, a matching exercise and an in class discussion. 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. Ideally, it could be used on or near the Oscars Day!
A Timeline of International Women's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet (ESL, ELL, ELT)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text explains the importance of celebrating Women's Day on March 8 and gives a history timeline of how the Day was celebrated since its establishment in the early 20th century.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, this worksheet can be used on, or near March 8 - Women's Day,
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Story / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is a summary/ short story based on Ivring's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" also know as the story of the headless horseman.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally the worksheet can be completed on or near Halloween.
Is Time Travel Possible? - Reading Comprehension / Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text explores the concept of time travel and the possibility of building a time travel machine.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises and engage in an in-class discussion. 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 Brief History of the Internet - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of how the Internet developed in the late 20th century and how it rose to prominence during the early 21st century
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises and engage in an in class discussion. 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.
The Chinese Zodiac Story - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for elementary to upper intermediate ESL learners. The text recounts the myth behind the creation of the Chinese Zodiac year.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False statements and a crossword based on information they get from the text. This worksheet can be completed as a fun activity in class for vocabulary building purposes or be assigned for homework.
Charles Dickens Biography - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the great novelist, journalist, editor, illustrator and social commentator, Charles Dickens.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False exercises, a crossword and a definitions match. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE and TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. A full Answer Key is included.
Children Refugees - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the harsh reality of children refugees and exposes the shortfalls in funding, aid and support for war-stricken children.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a crossword and engage in an in-class discussion. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
Advent Sunday - Reading Comprehension Christmas Text / Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the traditions and origins of Advent and the days leading up to Christmas.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a gap filling exercise. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. This reading comprehension worksheet can ideally be shortly before Christmas / New Year’s.
Carnival and the Phenomenon of Deindividuation - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
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.
SpaceX and How It Has Revolutionised Space Exploration - Reading Comprehension #GoogleExpeditions
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text explores the foundation and work of private aerospace company SpaceX and its impact on space travel.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, a multiple choice exercise, a fun crossword and a fill in the gaps exercise. 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. Ideally, this handout could be used along a #GoogleExpeditions SpaceX virtual reality trip! A full answer key is included.
Total Number of pages: 8
Guy Fawkes Day - Reading Comprehension Text / Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is recounts the incidents of the Gunpowder Consiracy and the origins of Guy Fawkes day.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, gap filling and True or False exercises. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally the worksheet can be completed on or near Thanksgiving / Guy Fawkes Day!
New Year's Eve celebrations around the world - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes different New Year's Eve traditions around the globe.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a word search exercise. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. This reading comprehension worksheet can ideally be shortly before Christmas.
Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Easter - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the origins and religious purpose of Ash Wednesday which marks the 40-day Lent period leading to Easter Sunday!
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, it could be used on or near Ash Wednesday.
The Little Match Girl - Hans Christian Andersen's Christmas Story- Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text recounts the story of "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, gap filling and True or False exercises . The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.