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St. Patrick’s Day Customs and Symbols - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the origins of the religious symbols and traditions of 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 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.
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.
Christmas Tree Evolution - - 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 and history of Christmas tree decorating
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.
Easter in Greece - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the Easter traditions and customs in Greece
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises and an Easter themed word search. 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 Easter Sunday.
Easter in Italy - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for upper elementary to higher intermediate ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores some of the modern-day Easter traditions in Italy.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False, a word search and a fill-in-the missing headings exercise. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
Where Do Easter Eggs Come From - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for upper elementary to higher intermediate ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the origins of Easter eggs from ancient Messopotamia to modern day Europe.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False and a definitions match. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
The Dark Origins Of Valentine's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for intermediate to advanced ESL learners or native English speakers. Students are introduced to the history behind Saint Valentine's day from the ancient Roman rituals of Lupercalia to modern day St Valentine's traditions.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a word search exercise. The vocabulary used in the text can also be used for IGSCE or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco - Easter Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for upper elementary to higher intermediate ESL learners or native English speakers. The text summarizes the story of the Velveteen rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco. The Velveteen Rabbit chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of his owner.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, a definitions match, a crossword and a word search exercise. The vocabulary used in the text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
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President's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 50%)
These Reading Comprehension worksheets are suitable for higher intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The bundle comprises of 3 different texts describing the life and work of 3 world famous presidents: Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and José Alberto Mujica Cordano. The text also give some political and historical background information.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, crosswords, True or False exercises, gap filling exercises, matching exercises and participate in an in class discussions. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
Black History: A History of Juneteenth - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.
The text explores the emergence and history of Juneteenth - the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865. On June 19th the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The celebration of June 19th was coined “Juneteenth” and grew with more participation from descendants.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a titles match, a True or False Exercise, a definition match,a word search, a multiple choice exercise and a crossword.
The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. An ideal activity for June 19th or during Black History month. (celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, and in October for the Netherlands & the United Kingdom)
Total number of pages: 7
Answer key included
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
The History and Love Story of the Taj Mahal - 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 history of the world’s most intricate mausoleum, the Taj Mahal.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including true or False exercises, a fun crossword and a fill in the gaps exercise. 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: 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
Depression in Teens - Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Informational Text
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.
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.
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Human Rights, Equality, Inequality & Discrimination Bundle - Reading Comprehension Texts (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes a number of Reading Comprehension handouts suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners / native speakers. The texts explore human rights, equality, discrimination, oppression, exploitation and social injustice throughout history.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, crosswords, word search exercises, matching exercises 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 purpose
"Finding Hope" - Reading Comprehension / Story
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.
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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.
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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.