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.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text explains how the eye rretina translates light into colour and what the most common colour impairements are. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a word search 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 upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of all the tragic events that took place during the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise, a fun crossword and engage in an in class discussion over nuclear energy, radiation and it’s effects on human health. 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 NASA virtual reality trip! A full answer key is included.

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

This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the civil rights movement - a struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s for black Americans to gain equal rights under the law in the United States. The text recounts the most important events that transpired during the 50s and 60s from the Jim Crow segregation lawsto Bloody Sunday and the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a fill-in the missing titles exercise , comprehension questions, a definition match, multiple choice exercises and a crossword. The text can also be 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 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

This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text focuses on the effect of social media on body image and mental health and explores ways of using social media responsibly. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: -comprehension questions -multiple choice exercises -a crossword -a fill in the blanks exercise The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the harsh reality of children refugees and exposes the shortfalls in funding, aid and support for war-stricken children. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a crossword and engage in an in-class discussion. 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 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

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

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

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.

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

This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for advanced ESL learners. Students are introduced to the legend of Saint Valentine and the different versions/stories of his life and death during the reign of Claudius II. The text concludes with more contemporary traditions and customs associated with Saint Valentine’s day and gives some valuable advice about choosing the perfect Valentine’s gift. After carefully reading the text the 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 or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.