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France's Chocolatey Easter - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for intermediate to advanced ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores France's sweet Easter traditions and delicacies, such as poison d'avril and the religious legend of the flying easter bells.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a definition's match exercise. The vocabulary used in the text can also be used for IGCSE vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
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Witches & Witchcraft - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 40%)
This Halloween themed bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets on witches and witchcraft suitable for upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners.
After carefully reading each story/text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, definition matching exercises, crosswords, word searches and engage in in-depth class discussions on topics around the texts
Halloween Traditions Around The World - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. This informational text describes different Halloween traditions from around the world
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 10 comprehension questions, 12 True or False exercises and a gap filling exercise. The handout can be used for vocabulary building purposes. It can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Halloween.
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.
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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.
Of Mice and Men - A story by John Steinbeck / Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men" that explores the tragic story of two unlikely friends Lennie and George.
After carefully reading the text, 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.
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Children In Need - Reading Comprehension Worksheets / Informational Texts (40% OFF)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore the lives and fates of children who are deprived of their most basic rights as a result of poverty and/or war.
After carefully reading each story / text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, crosswords, word search exercises, matching exercises, crosswords and engage in in-depth classroom discussions on topics relevant to each text. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
James Madison and Freedom of Information Day - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the origins of the Freedom of Information Act and explains why FOI Day is celebrated on James Madison's birthday and why he is considered the Father of the Constitution.
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 16 - FOI Day,
Love in the Long Run - ELL / ESL Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text discusses the importance of healthy balanced relationships and analyzes what researchers suggest makes the formula for a long lasting happy relationship.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions and True or False exercise. This handout can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. Ideally, this article can be studies on or near Valentine's Day. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
Camping in the magic forest - Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Halloween Story
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The story is about two girls that get lost in a magic forest and how they end up befriending a witch.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, multiple choice exercises, True or False, gap filling exercises and sentence formation exercises. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
The History of Mother's Day - Reading Comprehension Text
This handout explores the history of Mother's Day and the Contribution of Anna Jarvis to the establishment of the day as a national holiday. The worksheet includes comprehension questions and a true or false exercise. Can be used as an in class exercise or assigned for homework. Ideally, should be taught on or near Mother's Day.
Everything You Need To Know About Dia De Los Muertos - Reading Comprehension Text / Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins and modern day celebrations behind the popular Mexican holiday "Dia de los Muertos" on Nov 1 & 2.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a fun crossword. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
Who Was Galileo Galilei? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the Italian astronomer, mathematician, physicist, philosopher and professor Galileo Galilei. Galileo Galilei is most famous for his pioneering observations of nature and astronomy, his invention of the telescope and his support of the Copernican theory.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, and a crossword. This worksheet can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.
The History of the interational Red Cross - Reading Comprehension / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes in detail the history and formation of the ICRC and Red Crescent Movement. The text also describes the admirable contribution of the ICRC during WWI and WWII.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, a definitions matching exercise and participate in an in class discussion on the ICRC and the broader concept of volunteer work. 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 Ancient Origins of Carnival - Reading Comprehension Text / Worksheets
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate or advanced ESL learners. After carefully reading a text about the ancient origins 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 IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
St. Patrick’s Day History and Traditions - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the history behind Saint Patrick's Day!
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions and True or False exercises. This worksheet can also be used for vocabulary building purposes (Easter). The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, it could be used on or near Saint Patrick's Day.
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.
How do the Royal family celebrate Christmas? - Informational Text Reading & Comprehension Exercises
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores how Britain’s Royal family celebrate Christmas at Sandringham House .
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a true or false exercise, a fun crossword and a fill in the gaps text on the Queen’s speech. The text can be used for IGCSE and TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key included.
Total number of pages: 6
What is Confirmation Bias and How to Avoid it - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores what is the confirmation bias and gives lists debiasing techniques that can be used to make better informed decisions.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
-comprehension questions
-a multiple choice exercise
-a crossword
This worksheet can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
A full answer key is included.
Total number of pages: 6
Inequality and the Wealth Gap - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.
The text explores inequality in its various forms and how it creates a complex mix of internal and external challenges that will continue to grow over the next twenty-five years.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
-comprehension questions
-a definitions match
-a multiple choice exercise
-a crossword
-a fill-in-the gaps exercise
This worksheet can also be used for 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