This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. This fictional story is about a witch who cannot cast spells. She will find herself defending a tribe of druids who will teach her the art of spellbinding. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 10 comprehension questions and 12 True or False exercises. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Halloween.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the tradition of having enormous firework dispays on New Year’s and the adverse effects they can have on the environment. 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 / New Year’s.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The story is about a teenager named May who has moved to a new school and is struggling to make new friends. She also soon realizes that she has feelings for her only friend Jake, After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, a word search, True or False exercises and engage in an in-class discussion about Saint Valentine’s Day. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

Teach students the importance of self-love through this thought provoking Reading Comprehension worksheet. The text describes how people are erroneously identifying self-worth with material things or achievements and then goes on to give ways on how people can redefine their happiness and achieve true unconditional self-love. The text also highlights, that self-love can vastly improve romantic and personal relationships. This text can be taught any time of the year but it would also make a perfect Valentine’s Day lesson. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False statements and a gap filling exercise. This worksheet can be completed as a fun activity in class (for vocabulary building purposes) or be assigned for homework.

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

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, 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 upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text narrates the story of Macbeth based on William Shakespeare's tragedy. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a gap filling 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.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text recounts the story of "Christmas Carol" based on Charles Dickens' popular novella. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some True or False exercises, a character match exercise, a multiple choice exercise and answer 10 comprehension questions. 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.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes in detail the International Space Station, its importance in the field of science and innovation and its possible future ventures. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, a matching exercise, a crossword and finally participate in an in class discussion on the ISS and the broader field of space exploration. 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, this handout could be used along a #GoogleExpeditions ISS virtual reality trip!

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the major historical periods of ancient Egyptian history from the beginning of the first dynasty of pharaohs to the brutal murder of the last pharaoh by the Roman Emperor Octavian (Augustus). After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a crossword, 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.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text recounts the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani advocate for girls rights to education. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise, a fill in the gaps exercise, a multiple choice exercise and engage in an in-depth discussion. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

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

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the major historical events which occured before, during and after WWI. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a 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.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of all the discoveries the Mars Rover, also known as Curiosity Rover, has helped make. The text also explains what these discoveries mean for the history of the planet and what clues we currently have as to whether the planet could have sustained life. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, a crossword and finally participate in an in class discussion on the Curiosity Rover, Mars and the broader field of space exploration. 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, this handout could be used along a #GoogleExpeditions - Exploring the Red Planet with the Mars Rovers - virtual reality trip!

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the traditions, legends and cultural practices around Diwali. The text also describes how the Festival if Lights is celebrated around the world. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, gap filling exercises and a fun word search. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the great tragedian, William Shakespeare. The text gives a brief biography and pays tribute to the playwright's key tragedies and comedies. 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.

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.