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Mother's Day Traditions Around the World - Reading Comprehension Text
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Mother's Day Traditions Around the World - Reading Comprehension Text

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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.
What is Genetic Engineering? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
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What is Genetic Engineering? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text explores the controversial theme of genetic engineering, its applications as well as its possible adverse effects and benefits. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, a definitions match 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.
The History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
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The History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text explores the history of the Transatlantic Slave trade and the effects it had on the development of the African continent. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match 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 Human Evolution - Reading Comprehension Text
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A Brief History of Human Evolution - Reading Comprehension 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 evolution of Human Evolution from Australopithecus afarensis to Homo Sapiens. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, a multiple choice 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 Total number of pages: 8
The Elves and the Shoemaker - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text / Christmas Story
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The Elves and the Shoemaker - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text / Christmas Story

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text recounts the story of The Elves and the Shoemaker written by the Grimm Brothers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a word search. 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.
World Kindness Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text (November 13)
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World Kindness Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text (November 13)

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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 origins and significance of World Kindness Day celebrated on November 13. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, gap filling and True or False exercises 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.
St. Patrick’s Day History and Traditions - Reading Comprehension
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St. Patrick’s Day History and Traditions - Reading Comprehension

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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.
Strange Easter Traditions from Around the World : Reading Comprehension
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Strange Easter Traditions from Around the World : Reading Comprehension

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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!
The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic - Reading Comprehension Informational Text
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The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic - Reading Comprehension Informational Text

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the spread of the Spanish Flu / Influenza pandemic of 1918 and why it was the deadliest and strangely most forgotten medical calamity in history. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including true or False exercises, a fun crossword and multiple choice exercises . The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes (medical). This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 5
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
Used to / Would / Get used to / Be used to - Grammar Practice
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Used to / Would / Get used to / Be used to - Grammar Practice

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This handout is dedicated to teaching the difference between used to and would as well as differentiate between get used to, be used to and used to in their different forms. This worksheet can be used to teach the different forms of used to and would to upper elementary-advanced level ESL learners. The handout includes a gap filling exercise and a multiple choice exercise.
Is Plastic Surgery the Answer to Bullying - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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Is Plastic Surgery the Answer to Bullying - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text discusses cyberbullying and bullying phenomena that have led teens to resort to desperate measures. There is even an NGO offering free plastic surgeries for children with deformities and a lot of teens are now applying to get otoplasties and rhinoplasties in an effort to stop the bullying. But can plastic surgery really be a solution to bullying? After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions and True or False exercises. 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.
A Brief History of the American Revolution and the War of Independence -  - Reading Comprehension
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A Brief History of the American Revolution and the War of Independence - - Reading Comprehension

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This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the history of the American Revolution and the War of Independence. 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 a fill-in-the-gaps exercise 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
The Great Gatsby - A story by F. Scott Fitzgerald / Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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The Great Gatsby - A story by F. Scott Fitzgerald / 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 JF. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" that explores love and infidelity in the materialistic culture of the 1920s. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a gap filling exercise and a character match exercise. After completeing the exercises, students are given questions on materialism to answer in class. 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
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLOBAL HUNGER - 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 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.
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.
A Brief History of Marriage - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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A Brief History of Marriage - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of how the concept of matrimony evolved over the century from pre-historic times to the sanctioning of marriage during the 15th century to the laws of proper courtship of the Victorian era and the revolutionizing theories of the 18th and 19th centuries that made the institution far more complex and brought love into the covenant. 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 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. Ideally, it could be used on or near Valentine's Day!
HOGMANAY - NEW YEAR IN SCOTLAND - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
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HOGMANAY - NEW YEAR IN SCOTLAND - 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 Scotland's spectacular Hogmanay celebrations and explores the holidays pagan origins. 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. 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
EASTER SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS - Reading Comprehension
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EASTER SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS - Reading Comprehension

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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.