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Description |
| Comprehension: Roanoke Colony (elem/upper elem) |
A factual reading comprehension on the historical mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke. |
| Comprehension: Turtles (primary/elem) |
Simple reading comprehension about turtles. |
| Comprehension: Whales (primary/elem) |
A simple reading comprehension about whales. |
| Comprehension: Pandas (primary/elem) |
A very simple reading comprehension about giant pandas. |
| Comprehension: Dolphins (primary/elem) |
A very simple reading comprehension about dolphins. |
| Comprehension: Chimpanzee (primary/elem) |
A very simple reading comprehension about chimpanzees. |
| Comprehension: Camels (primary/elem) |
A very simple reading comprehension about camels. |
| Comprehension: Bats (primary/elem) |
A very simple reading comprehension about bats. |
| Comprehension: Leap Year (elem/upper elem) |
Factual reading comprehension briefly explains the system of leap year. Includes a word search with vocabulary from the story. |
| Mini-Unit: The Art of a Page (elem/upper elem) |
A reading comprehension and worksheet on how the way the words look in a book is a kind of art. |
| Comprehensions: South American Countries (elem/upper elem) |
In this creative unit, Katie gets a postcard from a pen pal in nearly every South American country. Each postcard contains a few facts about the country. This unit can be used in a variety of fun ways to introduce South America. Review questions include map labeling, comprehension questions, creative writing, and more. |
| Comprehensions: Saudi Arabia (elementary/ upper elem) |
Reading comprehensions on Saudi Arabia's geography, culture, and animals. |
| Comprehensions: Plants (elem) |
Four fact-filled reading comprehensions about plants: how they grow, the parts of a plant, the need for water, the need for sunlight. Includes a short review quiz. |
| Comprehensions: Making Light (primary/elem) |
Reading comprehensions explain sunlight, lightning, light bulbs, electroluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, and
bioluminescence, An informative unit for lower grades. |
| Comprehensions: Light and Sound (primary/elem) |
Simple reading comprehensions on light waves and on how they differ from sound waves, with an experiment to help aid
understanding. |
| Comprehensions: American Symbols (elem) |
The abcteach comprehensions for U.S. symbols (the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the Flag, and the Great Seal), including thoughtful writing prompts, are gathered into one easy download. |
| Comprehension: What Is March Like Where You Live? |
Simple reading comprehension about the month of March. |
| Comprehension: Valentine's Invitation (primary/elem) |
Students read a typical Valentine's invitation and then answer questions to test their comprehension. A good life skills lesson. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Great Seal (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Flag (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (elem) |
A fact-filled page about the White House, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Liberty Bell (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Bald Eagle (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks - The White House (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled page about the White House, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Transportation - Train (primary) |
"Have you ever seen a train pulled by horses? The first trains were." This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to trains. |
| Comprehension: Transportation - Streetcar (primary) |
"The first streetcar ran in New York in 1832." This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to streetcars and trams. |
| Comprehension: Transportation - Helicopter (primary) |
"Sometimes, it seems as if everything was invented by either the Chinese or Leonardo da Vinci." This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to helicopters. |
| Comprehension: Transportation - Ferry (primary) |
"Ferries have been used for thousands of years." This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to ferries. |
| Comprehension: Transportation - Car (primary) |
"The car has had a great effect on modern life." This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to cars. |
| Comprehension: Transportation - Bus (primary) |
"It may sound surprising, but the bus had a big effect on city life." This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to buses. |
| Comprehension: Transportation - Boat (primary) |
"Have you ever played with a floating tree trunk or made a raft?" This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to boats. |
| Comprehension: Toucan (primary) |
A short factual reading comprehension about this rain forest dweller. |
| Comprehension: The U.S. Constitution (elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the U.S. constitution. |
| Comprehension: The Only Energy You'll Ever See (primary) |
Two fact-filled and easy-to-understand reading comprehensions, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts. |
| Comprehension: The Day the Falls Stood Still (elementary) |
World-famous landmark Niagara Falls froze to a trickle in 1848. A short reading comprehension tells the story. |
| Comprehension: The Bill of Rights (elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the Bill of Rights. |
| Comprehension: Sunflowers (elementary) |
Welcome this beautiful summer flower with a reading comprehension, a word unscramble, and more. |
| Comprehension: Steam Engine (primary) |
"For over a million years, we had only muscle power." This reading comprehension is a simple and thorough introduction to steam engines. |
| Comprehension: St. Patrick's Day (elementary) |
A brief history of St. Patrick, and an introduction to leprechauns. |
| Comprehension: Spiderwebs (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about different types of webs. |
| Comprehension: Spiders and Insects (elementary) |
Part of our insect series, this reading comprehension is a fun way to learn about "web-spinners"--which aren't really insects at all! Use alone or in conjunction with the new Did You Know? cards. |
| Comprehension: Spiders (primary/elem) |
A reading comprehension to introduce early readers to these interesting arachnids. |
| Comprehension: Spiders (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders. |
| Comprehension: Sloth (elem) |
Factual reading comprehension about this interesting rain forest mammal. |
| Comprehension: Silkworms (elem/ upper elem) |
This extensive unit features a reading comprehension, vocabulary work, math word problems, and creative writing prompts, all on the topic of silkworms. |
| Comprehension: Respiratory System (elem) |
Three reading comprehensions (Your Respiratory System, Diseases of the Respiratory System, Take Care of your Respiratory System) clearly and simply explain how the respiratory system works and how to keep it working. |
| Comprehension: Peru (elementary) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| Comprehension: Opossum (upper elem/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension on the North American marsupial. |
| Comprehension: New York City (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about New York City. |
| Comprehension: New York - The Bronx (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of the Bronx. |
| Comprehension: New York - Staten Island (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Staten Island. |
| Comprehension: New York - Queens (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Queens. |
| Comprehension: New York - Manhattan (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Manhattan. |
| Comprehension: New York - Brooklyn (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Brooklyn. |
| Comprehension: Medieval Castles (primary) |
Simple reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Mackinac Island (elem/upper elem) |
A reading comprehension about the history and culture of Michigan's popular car-free island. |
| Comprehension: Koalas (elementary) |
A short reading comprehension about these interesting Australian animals. |
| Comprehension: Know the Nose (elem/ upper elem) |
How many different smells can a human nose distinguish? This reading comprehension tells you! |
| Comprehension: Juneteenth (elementary) |
On June 19th, 1865, the last of the slaves were freed in Texas. Juneteenth is still celebrated today. Learn more about the day with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Johnny Appleseed (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about the legendary apple planter, whose birthday is September 26th. |
| Comprehension: Immune System (elem) |
Two reading comprehensions (Your Immune System, Keeping Your Immune System Healthy) clearly and simply explain how the immune system works and how to keep it working. |
| Comprehension: Iditarod (elem) |
A reading comprehension on the famous dog sled race. |
| Comprehension: Gingerbread People (elem/upper elem) |
Practice reading and understanding a recipe. |
| Comprehension: Flag Day (elementary) |
Explains the origins of Flag Day. |
| Comprehension: Declaration of Independence (elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the Declaration of Independence. |
| Comprehension: Color Spectrum (primary) |
A reading comprehension explaining simply what the color spectrum is and how it works. |
| Comprehension: Cathedral State Park (elem) |
A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest. |
| Comprehension: Boa Constrictor (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about boa constrictors, including information on habitat and eating habits. |
| Comprehension: Bees (elem/upper elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about bees is reinforced with a word search, word problems, vocabulary development, a fun maze, and more! A great unit on nature's architects. |
| Comprehension: All About Fall (elem/upper elem) |
Celebrate the season with a reading comprehension, crossword puzzle, and more. |
| Comprehension: Aesop (elementary) |
Who was Aesop? This unit introduces the fabulous fabulist. Includes reading comprehension questions, a word search, and a fun "match the moral" activity. |
| Comprehension: A Bunny Can't Lay Eggs! (elem) |
Good reading comprehension for Easter. |
| Biography: Geronimo (elementary) |
A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into three reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions and a word search. |
| Comprehension: The Toucan (elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. Toucan facts and great testing practice! |
| The Water Cycle (elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An informative reading comprehension and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Giant Pandas (elementary/upper elementary) |
Reading comprehension about this endangered species. |
| Comprehension: Fish (primary) |
"Fish are animals that live in water and breathe using gills." A factual reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Apes and Monkeys (elementary/ upper elem) |
Informative reading comprehension about these primates. |
| Comprehension: Cows (elementary) |
Basic, informative reading comprehension about cows. |
| Comprehension: Horses (elementary) |
A reading comprehension introduction to horses, with an additional page for coloring and a short writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: Animals and Their Needs |
Introduces the basic needs of all animals, followed by comprehension questions. |
| Comprehension: Magnets (elementary) |
A reading comprehension about magnets. |
| Comprehension: Planets (elementary) |
"Our solar system has eight planets." |
| Comprehension: Plants (elem) |
"Plants grow from seeds." Factual reading comprehension about plants. |
| Comprehension: Cardinals (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about these interesting birds. |
| Biography: Gutenberg (upper elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Blue Jays (elementary) |
Interested in blue jays? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Blue Penguins (elementary) |
Interested in blue penguins? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Cardinals (primary) |
Interested in cardinals? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Chickadees (primary) |
Interested in chickadees? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Biography: Colin Powell (elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Corn (elementary) |
A factual reading comprehension about this popular cereal plant. |
| Comprehension: Harriet the Hedgehog (elementary) |
This playful reading comprehension contains many interesting facts about this European insectivore. Bonus: word search. |
| Comprehension: Invention of Crayons (elem/ upper elem) |
This very short reading comprehension tells the story of the invention of crayons. |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Police (elementary) |
Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers. |
| Comprehension: If I were president.... (elementary) |
Brief reading comprehension about the responsibilities of the President. |
| Comprehension: Insects are Amazing (elementary) |
Three reading comprehensions on insect life cycle and habitat, short writing prompts, and word problems. |
| Biography: Jackie Robinson (primary) |
Very simple biography of the famous ballplayer. |
| Biography: John Hancock (upper elementary/ middle) |
reading comprehension |
| Biography: Martha Washington (elementary) |
Five short reading comprehensions about the first "First Lady". |
| Biography: Michael Jordan (elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Mountains (elementary) |
An informative reading comprehension on mountain ranges around the world. |
| Comprehension: Penguins (elementary/upper elem) |
Learn about penguins with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Police Officer (primary) |
Very short reading comprehension about this community helper. |
| Comprehension: Presidents' Day (elem/upper elem) |
A reading comprehension explaining briefly the difference between the federal and state holidays. This includes very short biographies of Washington and Lincoln. |
| Comprehension: Pumpkins (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about pumpkins. |
| Comprehension: Reading is Important (elem) |
Read this comprehension on why reading is important. |
| Comprehension: Rockhopper Penguin (elementary) |
Reading comprehension about the sub-Antarctic rockhopper penguin. |
| Comprehension: Snakes Are Cool! (primary/elementary) |
Six short reading comprehensions about the snake diet, snakeskin, poisonous snakes, and more. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Grand Canyon (elementary/ upper elementary) |
Learn about the Grand Canyon with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: The Invention of Uncle Sam (elementary) |
Reading comprehension about the history of Uncle Sam. |
| Biography: Tiger Woods (elementary) |
Reading comprehension about the golf star. |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Firefighters (elementary) |
Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers. |
| Comprehension: Temperate Forests (elem) |
Read the short article about temperate forests and answer the questions below. |
| Comprehension: Corn (primary) |
Very simple reading comprehension about corn. |
| Comprehension: How Forests Make Rain (elem/ upper elem) |
Explains the importance of trees in the production of rain. |
| Comprehension: Trees and Fungi (upper elem/ middle) |
Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and fungi. |
| Comprehension: Trees and Mushrooms (elem) |
Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and mushrooms. |
| Comprehension: Tree Shield (elem/upper elem) |
How can trees work as a shield? Learn about this use of trees in a reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Artists (primary) |
Very simple reading comprehension about artists. |
| Comprehension: Black Bears (elem) |
Simple factual information about American black bears, followed by comprehension questions. |
| Comprehension: Painting (primary/elem) |
Very simple reading comprehension about painting. |
| Comprehension: Scarecrows (primary) |
A very simple reading comprehension about scarecrows. |
| Comprehension: Appliance Safety (elem) |
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of appliance safety. |
| Comprehension: Power Line Safety (elem) |
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of power line safety. |
| Comprehension: Outlet Safety (elem) |
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of outlet safety. |
| Comprehension: Water and Electric Safety (elem) |
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of water and electric safety. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Taj Mahal (elem/upper elem) |
Students read the factual information about the Taj Mahal and answer the multiple choice questions. They then present ideas about the creation of a similar landmark for their town. |
| Comprehension: Owls (primary/elem) |
Simple reading comprehension about owls. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Wat Phra Kaew (elem/upper elem) |
Students read the factual information about Wat Phra Kaew and answer the multiple choice questions. They then present ideas about the creation of a similar landmark for their town. |
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