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The Chinese Zodiac Story - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for elementary to upper intermediate ESL learners. The text recounts the myth behind the creation of the Chinese Zodiac year.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False statements and a crossword based on information they get from the text. This worksheet can be completed as a fun activity in class for vocabulary building purposes or be assigned for homework.
Of Mice and Men - A story by John Steinbeck / Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men" that explores the tragic story of two unlikely friends Lennie and George.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a character match 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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLOBAL HUNGER - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the harsh reality of global hunger and how it has become a vicious cycle for impoverished families in developing countries.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a fill-in the gaps exercise and a word search. 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.
Five Strange Easter events in Switzerland - 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 Switzerland.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False statements and a word search exercise. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
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Amazing Authors, Poets and Writers - Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle (SAVE 55%)
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 authors.
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 texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handous can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
Chinese New Year History and Evolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet introduces students to the Chinese Spring Festival. The text gives a brief history of the Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations. The text explores the origins of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False exercises, a crossword and a definitions match exercise. This worksheet can be completed as a fun activity in class (for vocabulary building purposes) or be assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.
The Story of Mary Magdalene and the First Easter Egg - 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 Christian stories behind Mary Magdalene and the first Easter egg.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False statements and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
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Children In Need - Reading Comprehension Worksheets / Informational Texts (40% OFF)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore the lives and fates of children who are deprived of their most basic rights as a result of poverty and/or war.
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, crosswords 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.
The Magic Easter Egg Hunt - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Story
This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for elementary to lower intermediate ESL learners or native English speakers. This Easter themed story was authored by me and it recounts the magic Easter adventure of Jill and Tom who come across a golden Easter egg.
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 definitions match, a fun crossword a word scramble and an Easter themed maze. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes on and around Easter. A full answer key is included.
EASTER IN GERMANY - 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 Germany.
After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False and a fill-in-the missing headings exercise. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.
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St. Patrick's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle (SAVE 40%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets are suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The texts describes the story of Saint Patrick and explore some cummon Irish customs and traditions associated with March 17.
After carefully reading eachtext, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises, definitions match, crosswords and word search exercises. These worksheet can also be used for related vocabulary building purposes. Eachhandout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
Who was Louis Braille? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the inventor of the braille reading system for the blind Louis Braillei.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise. This worksheet can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.
James Madison and Freedom of Information Day - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the origins of the Freedom of Information Act and explains why FOI Day is celebrated on James Madison's birthday and why he is considered the Father of the Constitution.
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, this worksheet can be used on, or near March 16 - FOI Day,
Love in the Long Run - ELL / ESL Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text discusses the importance of healthy balanced relationships and analyzes what researchers suggest makes the formula for a long lasting happy relationship.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions and True or False exercise. This handout can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. Ideally, this article can be studies on or near Valentine's Day. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
A Timeline of International Women's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet (ESL, ELL, ELT)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text explains the importance of celebrating Women's Day on March 8 and gives a history timeline of how the Day was celebrated since its establishment in the early 20th century.
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, this worksheet can be used on, or near March 8 - Women's Day,
Camping in the magic forest - Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Halloween Story
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The story is about two girls that get lost in a magic forest and how they end up befriending a witch.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, multiple choice exercises, True or False, gap filling exercises and sentence formation exercises. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
The History of Mother's Day - Reading Comprehension Text
This handout explores the history of Mother's Day and the Contribution of Anna Jarvis to the establishment of the day as a national holiday. The worksheet includes comprehension questions and a true or false exercise. Can be used as an in class exercise or assigned for homework. Ideally, should be taught on or near Mother's Day.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Story / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is a summary/ short story based on Ivring's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" also know as the story of the headless horseman.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 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. Ideally the worksheet can be completed on or near Halloween.
Guy Fawkes Day - Reading Comprehension Text / Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is recounts the incidents of the Gunpowder Consiracy and the origins of Guy Fawkes day.
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 / Guy Fawkes Day!
Everything You Need To Know About Dia De Los Muertos - Reading Comprehension Text / Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins and modern day celebrations behind the popular Mexican holiday "Dia de los Muertos" on Nov 1 & 2.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a fun crossword. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.