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Women’s History Month - Reading Comprehension Worksheet (ESL, ELL, ELT)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text explains the importance of Women's History month (March) and gives an overview of the Women's Rights Movement (Women's Suffrage Movement) and their fight for the right to vote and receive equal pay.
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 IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
Spreading the Love on Valentine's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text discusses alternative ways to spread the love on Valentine's Day (helping the homeless, expressing gratitude or engaging in random acts of kindness).
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions and True or False exercise. The vocabulary used in the texts 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.
EASTER SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS - 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 Easter!
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.
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.
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Mother's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheets x 3 (SAVE 40%)
Teach students about the origins, importance and modern day traditions around Mother’s Day with these 3 handouts.
These Reading Comprehension Worksheets include:
- Comprehension questions,
- true or false exercises
- Word searches
- Speaking Prompts
Each handout can be used as an in class exercise or assigned for homework. Ideally, should be taught on or near Mother’s Day.
The Importance of Mother’s Day - Reading Comprehension Text
Teach students how different nations and cultures celebrate Mother's Day with this 3-page handout. The worksheet includes comprehension questions, a true or false exercise, a fun word search and a speaking prompt. Can be used as an in class exercise or assigned for homework. Ideally, should be taught on or near Mother's Day.
Celebrating Easter in the United Kingdom - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes some of the most popular Easter traditions and customs practiced in the U.K.
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 Easter Sunday.
Strange Easter Traditions from Around the World : Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text describes a number of strange Easter traditions around the globe!
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, a definitions matching exercise and a crossword. 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, it could be used before the Easter Holidays!
Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Easter - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the origins and religious purpose of Ash Wednesday which marks the 40-day Lent period leading to Easter Sunday!
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, it could be used on or near Ash Wednesday.
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.
A Brief History of the Internet - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of how the Internet developed in the late 20th century and how it rose to prominence during the early 21st century
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises and engage 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. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
The Ancient Origins of Easter - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of how Easter stories of death and rebirth evolved in the past four millennial to be finally absorbed as symbols by our modern day Christian holiday.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, a definitions matching exercise and a crossword. 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, it could be used just before the Easter holidays.
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.