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"A History Of..." - Reading Comprehension Worksheets / Informational Texts (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore different concepts through time / history…
After carefully reading each story / 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 purposes.
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Easter Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Advanced (SAVE 50%)
These Easter themed Reading Comprehension worksheet are suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, definitions matching exercises, gap filling exercises, word searches and crosswords. 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. Ideally, this bundlecould be used before the Easter Holidays!
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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
The history of Halloween - 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 of Halloween and explains how some of our modern day Halloween traditions came to be. The text also gives an account of how this ancient holiday is celebrated around the world in our modern day and time.
After carefully reading a 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.
Carnival and the Phenomenon of Deindividuation - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for advanced ESL learners. The text describes the phenomenon of deindividuation which is observed when large crowds begin to behave in a hive-mind manner.
After carefully reading a text about this hidden danger 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 IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
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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Modern History Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Texts (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore the lives of key events throughout Modern 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 purposes.
Full answer keys are included
Halloween Traditions Around The World - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. This informational text describes different Halloween traditions from around the world
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 10 comprehension questions, 12 True or False exercises and a gap filling exercise. The handout can be used for vocabulary building purposes. It can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Halloween.
Mother's Day Traditions Around the World - 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 maze 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.
The History of Christmas - 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 of Christmas from its ancient pagan roots to its modern day significance.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, and True or False exercises. 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.
New Year's Eve celebrations around the world - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes different New Year's Eve traditions around the globe.
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.
The History of Thanksgiving - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is recounts the history of Thanksgiving and how it was established in the U.S.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 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. Ideally the worksheet can be completed on or near Thanksgiving Day!
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events - Reading Comprehension Text
Extreme weather events - including powerful heat waves and devastating floods - are now sadly our new normal. In fact, the World Meteorological Organisation has repeatedly warned that due to climate change, extreme weather events are not only here to stay, but they will also become increasingly worse.
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of climate change and why extreme weather events are now the new normal.
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 to for vocabulary building purposes.
Total number of pages: 7
Answer key included
A Brief History Mardi Gras - Reading Comprehension Text
Mardi Gras remains one of the most quintessential celebrations associated with New Orleans culture. However, Mardi Gras (also referred to as Carnival) has evolved significantly over the years, both in New Orleans and other destinations across the globe that celebrate their own version of the holiday.
This Reading Comprehension handout explores the history of Mardi Gras.
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 to for vocabulary building purposes.
Total number of pages: 5
Answer key included
The Rise and fall of the Soviet Union (USSR) - Reading Comprehension Text
This reading comprehension worksheet explores the rise, history and downfall of the Soviet Union, officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or USSR.
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: 7
Answer key included
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The Cold War Era - Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Texts (SAVE 30%)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore key events in early Modern History and specifically during the Cold War.
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 purposes.
Full answer keys are included
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Science Reading Comprehension Bundle - Informational Texts (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts narrate the life and work of a number of notable scientists as well as different notions, inventions and notable discoveries in the history of science.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, character match and definitions matching exercises, word searches and crosswords. 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. Full answer keys are included.
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The Environment/ Saving Our Planet / Nature Conservation Handouts (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore a number of environmental issues including air and water pollution, genetic engineering, climate change and nuclear radiation.
After carefully reading each informational text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, crosswords, word search exercises, definitions 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 purposes. Full answer keys are included.
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Biographies of Notable People - Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts narrate the life and work of a number of notable individuals from the world of politics, science and arts.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, character match and definitions matching exercises, word searches and crosswords. 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.
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Historical Figures - Biographies - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 50%)
These Reading Comprehension worksheets are suitable for advanced ESL learners. The bundle comprises of small biographies of people who have left a mark in world history.
The texts describe the life, work, and contribution of these figures. The texts also provide background historical information on colonialism, Independence movements, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, matching exercises, multiple choice e exercises and crosswords. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.