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Matilda - by Roald Dahl - Summary Reading & Comprehension Exercises
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Matilda - by Roald Dahl - Summary Reading & Comprehension Exercises

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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 Roald Dahl’s famous children’s story “Matilda”. Matilda recounts the story of a young bright girl who forms a beautiful relationship wiith her primary school teacher. Once Matilda discovers that she is telekinetic, there’s virtually nothing that can stop her from haunting the horrid Miss Trunchbull out of the school! After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a character match, a crossword, and True or False exercises and a fun word-search. The text can be used for AQA vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A crossword key is included.
Frankenstein – A story by Mary Shelley / Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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Frankenstein – A story by Mary Shelley / Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein". The story is about a young aspiring scientist who commits hubris by creating a monster from the remains of the deceased. The scientists, Victor Frankenstein will go on to suffer the deer consequences of his action. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, and participate in an in-class discussion on some of the issues raised by the novel. 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 on or near Halloween!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Reading Comprehension Text
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Reading Comprehension Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K Rowling, the first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False exercises and a characters match. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full Answer Key is included.
The Witches -by Roald Dahl - Reading & Comprehension Exercises
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The Witches -by Roald Dahl - Reading & Comprehension Exercises

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Product Description 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 Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”. The “Boy” listens closely to his Grandmamma’s stories about the horrid witches, but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself… After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a character match, a crossword, and True or False exercises, a multiple choice exercise and a fill in the gaps. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.
What are the effects of climate change and global warming? - Reading Comprehension Text
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What are the effects of climate change and global warming? - Reading Comprehension Text

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Climate change destabilizes the Earth’s temperature equilibrium and has far-reaching effects on human beings and the environment. During the course of global warming and due to the increased concentration of greenhouse gases, the energy balance and thus the temperature of the earth change, which in turn has a significant impact on humans and the environment. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of climate change as well as possible solutions that can help us reduce our carbon footprint. 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: a multiple choice exercise a crossword a fill in the gaps independent text exercise entitled “Climate Change Spells a Grim Future for Humanity" This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework or used to for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 6 Answer key included
The Tempest - The Story - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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The Tempest - The Story - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text narrates the story of "The Tempest" based on William Shakespeare's famous play. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, a True or False exercise 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.
Harry Potter Reading Comprehension Texts Bundle / Novel Summaries (SAVE 50%)
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Harry Potter Reading Comprehension Texts Bundle / Novel Summaries (SAVE 50%)

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This Reading Comprehension bundle includes a number of worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners, that provide summaries and comprehension exercises on the popular Harry Potter book series by J.K Rowling. After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False exercises, characters match,definitions match exercises, crosswords, word searches and word scrambles. The vocabulary used in these worksheets text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. Full Answer Keys are included.
The life and work of Vincent Van Gogh - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text / Biography
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The life and work of Vincent Van Gogh - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text / Biography

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the post-impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh, After carefully reading the text / biography, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including rue or False exercises, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise, a match the painting exercise and a fun crossword. This worksheet can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.
A Brief History Of World War I - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
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A Brief History Of World War I - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text

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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.
The Strange History of Perfume - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
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The Strange History of Perfume - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the history of perfume from Ancient Egyptian burials to the first alcohol based fragrance. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise, and a fun crossword . The text can also be used for IGCSE or TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included
The Story of Romeo and Juliet - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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The Story of Romeo and Juliet - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text narrates the story of Romeo and Juliet based on William Shakespeare's tragedy. 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 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 on or near Valentine's Day!
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - The story  / Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - The story / Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text summarizes "The wizard of Oz" in the form of a short story. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises 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.
Love in the Long Run - ELL / ESL Reading Comprehension
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Love in the Long Run - ELL / ESL Reading Comprehension

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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.
The Life and Work of Charles Darwin - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text
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The Life and Work of Charles Darwin - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the great naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False exercises and a definitions match. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE and TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. A full Answer Key is included.
The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text
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The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text explains how the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights was voted after the end of WWII. 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.
A Brief History of The Industrial Revolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text
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A Brief History of The Industrial Revolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the history of the Industrial Revolution in the early 17th century in Britain and the effects of industrialization on the living conditions for the upper and lower working class. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: a match the headings exercise, comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a definitions 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. A full answer key is included.
Why is Africa building a Great Green Wall? - Reading Comprehension
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Why is Africa building a Great Green Wall? - Reading Comprehension

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores Africa’s “Great Green Wall” initiative. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a true or false exercise, comprehension questions, an in class discussion and a fun crossword. 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.
William Shakespeare's Life and Work - Reading Comprehension
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William Shakespeare's Life and Work - Reading Comprehension

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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.
Darwin, Evolution, and Natural Selection - Reading Comprehension
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Darwin, Evolution, and Natural Selection - Reading Comprehension

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The basic idea of biological evolution is that populations and species of organisms change over time. Today, when we think of evolution, we are likely to link this idea with one specific person: the British naturalist Charles Darwin, who proposed the theory of biological evolution by natural selection. This Reading Comprehension handout explores Darwin’s theory of evolution an natural selection. 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 This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes. Total number of pages: 5 Answer key included
The Problem with Fast Fashion- Reading Comprehension Text
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The Problem with Fast Fashion- Reading Comprehension Text

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Fast fashion describes cheap, stylish, mass-produced clothes that have a huge impact on the environment. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the effects of fast fashion. 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: 8 Answer key included