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What is Kwanzaa? - 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, customs and traditions around the African American holiday Kwanzaa.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a definitions match 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 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.
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New Year - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 60%)
This bundle comprises of three different Reading Comprehension worksheets to introduce students to New Year’s traditions and festivities from around the globe.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False statements, crossword puzzles, gap filling exercises and word search puzzles. The worksheet can be completed as a fun activity in class or be assigned for homework, ideally before Christmas or New Year Day.
The Gift of The Magi - - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text - Christmas Story
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text recounts the story of "The Gift of The Magi" written by O. Henry.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a fun word search. 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.
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MATERIALISM - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 55%)
This bundle comprises of different Reading Comprehension worksheets suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The texts explore the effects of materialism on our modern day culture, traditions and personal wellbeing.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a word search, comprehension questions, gap filling, definition match and True or False exercises. The texts can be used for vocabulary building purposes. These handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
The Elves and the Shoemaker - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text / Christmas Story
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text recounts the story of The Elves and the Shoemaker written by the Grimm Brothers.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a word search. 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.
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.
The Paradox of Black Friday and Cyber Monday - 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 and significance of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The text also explores the materialism, aggression and exploitation of the shopping-crazed holidays.
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.
World Kindness Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text (November 13)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins and significance of World Kindness Day celebrated on November 13.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, gap filling and True or False exercises 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.
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WWI & WWII Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 50%)
These Reading Comprehension worksheets are suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The texts describes the major historical events which occured before, during and after WWI and WWII.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a word search, comprehension questions, gap filling, definition match and True or False exercises. The texts can be used for vocabulary building purposes. These handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
What is Remembrance 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 and significance of Remembrance Day or Armistice Day celebrated on November 11.
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.
The Evolution of Computers - - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is gives an account of the evolution of computers from the first to the fourth generation and the current speculations about what the future generations of computers will be like.
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.
The History of Tea - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is recounts the history of tea and how it came to be the world's second most consumed beverage.
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.
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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle (SAVE 40%)
This Reading Comprehension bundle is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The texts describe the origins and traditions behind Guy Fawkes and Thanksgiving Day.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, gap filling exercises, word searches, True or False exercises and more.
These worksheets can be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework on or near Thanksgiving Day.
Thanksgiving Day - Reading Comprehension Text / Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the most common traditions around Thanksgiving day and gives some information about the origins of this American holiday.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a gap filling, a word search and a True or False exercise. 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 Day,
The History of Thanksgiving - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is recounts the history of Thanksgiving and how it was established in the U.S.
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 Day!
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!
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.
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Biographies of Notable People - Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts narrate the life and work of a number of notable individuals from the world of politics, science and arts.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, character match and definitions matching exercises, word searches 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.
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.