This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text provides an in-depth summary of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “Great Expectations.” The text delves into the life of Pip, an orphan who navigates the complexities of social class, ambition, and personal growth in 19th-century England. This resource is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the novel’s themes, characters, and plot developments. 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: a true or false exercise 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: 8

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

For millions of people around the world, waking up each day with uncertainty about where their next meal will come from is a harsh reality. This daily struggle underscores the severe challenges and anxieties that many endure, highlighting the critical importance of addressing food insecurity on a global scale. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the root causes of food insecurity, including economic instability, climate change, and political conflict. It examines the impact of food insecurity on individuals and communities, such as malnutrition, poor health outcomes, and hindered educational and economic opportunities. The text also discusses various strategies and initiatives aimed at combating food insecurity, from local community efforts to international aid programs. This activity 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: 8

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often trumps nutrition. Ultra-processed foods, which are industrial formulations typically containing five or more ingredients, have become a staple in many diets. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and well-being. This activity 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: 7 Answer key included

In today’s fast-paced world, consumerism and overconsumption have become deeply ingrained in our daily lives. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the impact of overconsumption on both the environment and our wellbeing. This activity 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: 7 Answer key included

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, often less than 5 millimeters in diameter, that have become a significant environmental and health concern. These particles originate from various sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic debris, synthetic clothing fibers, and even personal care products like exfoliating scrubs. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the impact of microplastics on both the environment and human health. This activity 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.

El Niño and La Niña are two climate phenomena that occur in the Pacific Ocean and have significant impacts on the weather patterns around the world. They are part of a larger cycle called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which involves changes in the ocean temperature and the atmospheric pressure across the equatorial Pacific. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text delves into the historical occurrences of these phenomena, their frequency, and the scientific mechanisms behind them. This activity 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: 7 Answer key included

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 / Informational Text explores how climate change contributes to extreme weather events, including heatwaves, hurricanes, floods, and droughts, and what their implications are for ecosystems and human societies. This activity 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: 7 Answer key included

Celebrate Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with this interactive Trivia Quiz for the classroom. This PPT quiz contains 20 questions and answers about the achievements, contributions, and challenges of women throughout history and across the world. It’s a perfect way to test your students’ general knowledge and teach them something new while having fun. You can play this quiz individually or in teams, and keep track of your score. This quiz is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners and for Grades 9-12th as well as higher or adult education. This PPT can be used as a warm-up, a break, or a wrap-up activity on Women’s Day or during Women’s History Month (March).

In recent years, stories of widespread wildfires are impossible to miss in climate change-related news. Unprecedented fires have destroyed millions of hectares of land, displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and eliminated entire habitats across the world. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes of wildfires and what we can do to prevent them. This activity 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: 7 Answer key included

This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the history of the American Revolution and the War of Independence. This activity 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 definitions match a multiple choice exercise a crossword a fill-in-the-gaps exercise This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

Greek theater had its beginnings in various religious festivals throughout the Greek world honoring the Greek gods. These festivals featured the performance of songs and dances by groups of men and boys called a chorus. Over time, these performances came to include three actors who portrayed individual characters in a story. By the 6th Century BCE, the Greeks were creating special places called theaters, where people could attend such performances. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the history of theater in ancient Greece. This activity 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: 7 Answer key included

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind such as learning and problem-solving. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence. This activity 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 fill-in-the-gaps text This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework or used for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

Earthquakes are among the deadliest natural hazards. They strike without warning and many earthquake zones coincide with areas of high population density. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes of earthquakes. This activity 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 This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework or used for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 5 Answer key included

The Crucible is a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the 1690s. This play summary and Reading Comprehension 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 characters match a multiple choice exercise a crossword a fill-in-the-gaps exercise This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes and effects of the Russia Ukraine conflict from the 1200s to today. This activity 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 This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes. Total number of pages: 6 Answer key included

Fast fashion describes cheap, stylish, mass-produced clothes that have a huge impact on the environment. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the effects of fast fashion. This activity 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 definitions match a multiple choice exercise a crossword This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

A recession is a significant, widespread, and prolonged downturn in economic activity. During a recession, the economy struggles, people lose work, companies make fewer sales and a country’s overall economic output declines. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes and effects of economic recessions. This activity 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 definitions match a multiple choice exercise a crossword This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework or used for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known to his many followers as Mahatma, or “the great-souled one” was the leader of Indian nationalism and was revered for his nonviolent philosophy of passive resistance. This Reading Comprehension handout explores the life, work, and legacy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. This activity 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 definitions match a multiple choice exercise a crossword a fill-in-the-gaps exercise This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included