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| Comprehension: Hurricanes (upper elementary/middle) |
A higher-level version of our elementary reading comprehension, this lesson contains a broader vocabulary, more hurricane facts, and more thought-provoking writing prompts. |
| Comprehension: Weather - Clouds (upper elementary/middle) |
Reading comprehension focusing on different types of clouds, how they are formed, and what they indicate about the weather. |
| Comprehension: American Patchwork (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension presents a brief history of patchwork in America. |
| Comprehensions: Race to the Moon (upper elem/middle) |
A series of reading comprehensions, designed to introduce the history of space travel. |
| Comprehension: Letter from Jamestown (middle school) |
Richard Frethorne, an indentured servant in Virginia, wrote a letter detailing the awful conditions in colonial America. Read the letter, update the spelling and vocabulary, answer the comprehension questions, and then "translate" the letter into modern English. |
| Comprehension: Roanoke Colony (elem/upper elem) |
A factual reading comprehension on the historical mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke. |
| Biography: Jackie Robinson (upper elem/ middle) |
Biography of the famous baseball hero. |
| Comprehension: Reading a Newspaper (upper elem/middle) |
The basic construction of a news story is explained, then students check their knowledge by reading a real story; the classified section (sales and jobs) is also explored. |
| Comprehension: The Eyes Have It (elem/ upper elem) |
What's a blind spot? Why do some people wear glasses? Find out these answers and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: The Gold Rush (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension, with discussion-provoking pre-questions, and excellent vocabulary building. |
| Comprehension: Christmas Traditions |
Reading comprehensions tell the legendary origins of some Christmas traditions, including Christmas trees, wreaths, and stockings. Includes a word search and word unscramble to review vocabulary. |
| Legend: St. Valentine's Day (upper elem/middle) |
One of many Valentine legends, this one presents a martyr who stood up to the emperor and defended his beliefs. A reading comprehension, writing prompt, and word search. |
| Comprehension: Apes and Monkeys (elementary/ upper elem) |
Informative reading comprehension about these primates. |
| Biography: Francis Scott Key (upper elem/ middle) |
Biography of the "Star Spangled Banner" writer, with comprehension questions. |
| Biography: Alexander the Great (upper elem/middle) |
Pre-reading discussion questions and vocabulary building, combined with two reading comprehensions that cover two of Alexander's famous moments. |
| Biography: Vonetta Flowers (upper elementary/ middle) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Biography: Clara Barton (upper elem/ middle) |
A three page biography of the founder of the American Red Cross, with short-answer questions to check comprehension. |
| 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. |
| Biography: "Snowflake" Bentley (elem/upper elem) |
This biography of the first person to photograph single snow crystals works well in conjunction with science lessons or as a "stand alone" reading comprehension.
*Bentley's photographs are in the public domain and can be found in many places for free. |
| Biography: John F. Kennedy (upper elementary) |
One-page biography of President Kennedy, with comprehension questions. |
| Biography: Louis Armstrong (elem) |
A reading comprehension on the life of "Ambassador Satch". |
| Biography: Samuel Longhorne Clemens |
Under the pseudonym "Mark Twain" Samuel Clemens produced some of the first and best American novels. Learn more about the writer and the man with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Is Pluto a Planet? (upper elem/ middle) |
This reading comprehension explains the importance of classification in science and daily life. It tells the difficulties scientists had in determining Pluto's planetary status and briefly presents the new classification of planets. |
| Comprehension: La Fête des Rois (elem/upper elem) |
Read about the Feast of the Kings, a French holiday, and answer the questions. Includes a recipe for a galette.
Lire au sujet de la fête des rois en anglais, répondre aux questions. Avec une recette pour la galette des rois. |
| Comprehension: Canadian Lynx (upper elem/middle) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this interesting "big cat" |
| Biography: Beatrix Potter (upper elem) |
A biography of the famous author/ illustrator is presented in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: The Tropical Andes (upper elem) |
Factual reading comprehension filled with information about this South American biodiversity hotspot. |
| Comprehension: Oregon Trail, part 5 (upper elem/middle) |
The concluding adventure of Katie, a girl whose Oregon Trail vacation took an unusual turn... she and her family were transported back in time! Today Katie's family reaches their destination. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Iditarod (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on dog sled racing, focusing on the famous Alaska race that takes place in March. |
| Comprehension: Immune System (upper elem/middle) |
Three reading comprehensions (Your Immune System, Immune System Disease, Keeping Your Immune System Healthy) clearly and simply explain how the immune system works and how to keep it working. |
| Comprehension: Temperate Forests (elem) |
Read the short article about temperate forests and answer the questions below. |
| Comprehension: Respiratory System (upper elem/middle) |
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: Cathedral State Park (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest. |
| 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: Skeletal System (upper elem/middle) |
Three reading comprehensions (Your Skeleton, Diseases of the Skeleton, Take Care of Your Skeleton) clearly and simply explain how the skeletal system works and how to keep it working. |
| 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: Digestive System (upper elem/middle) |
Three reading comprehensions (Your Digestive System, Diseases of the Digestive System, Take Care of Your Digestive System) clearly and simply explain how the Digestive system works and how to keep it working. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Ecuador (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| Comprehension: Peru (elementary) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| Comprehension: Peru (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| Fiction: A Sweet Adventure (upper elem/ middle) |
A child is transported into a candy world, having fun...and getting homesick. This reading comprehension captures student imaginations. The lesson continues with vocabulary development, parts of speech work, and more. |
| Comprehension: Medieval Castles (upper elem) |
Two fact-filled comprehensions, Medieval Castles and Castle Siege. |
| Biography: Charles Dickens (middle/high school) |
A reading comprehension biography about Dickens, followed by activities like "Write Your Own Christmas Carol" and "Match the Quote to the Book" and more. |
| Biography: Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the explorer in the format of a reading comprehension. |
| Biography: Frida Kahlo (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the tragic Mexican painter in the format of a reading comprehension. |
| Comprehensions: Light Waves (upper elementary) |
Reading comprehensions on light waves and on how they differ from sound waves, with an experiment to help aid understanding. |
| Comprehensions: Making Light (upper elem) |
Reading comprehensions on the sun, incandescent light, light bulbs, electroluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, bioluminescence, LEDs and LCDs... every type of light. A thoroughly informative unit! |
| Biography: Hernan Cortes (upper elem) |
In the format of a reading comprehension, a brief biography of the conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire. |
| Biography: Hernando de Soto (upper elem) |
De Soto participated in the conquest of Panama, Nicaragua and Peru. This is a brief biography of the conquistador and explorer in the format of a reading comprehension. |
| Biography: Ponce de Leon (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the conquistador and explorer in the format of a reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Light Origins (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension explaining protons, electrons, and photons. |
| Comprehension: The Only Energy You'll Ever See (middle school) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts. |
| Comprehensions: Light Spectrum (upper elementary) |
Two reading comprehensions on the light spectrum. |
| Biography: Vasco Núñez de Balboa (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the Spanish explorer, adventurer and conquistador in the format of a reading comprehension. |
| Comprehensions: Light and Shadow (upper elementary) |
What makes objects appear to have color? Two reading comprehensions combine with simple science experiments to explain color, light and shadow. |
| Comprehensions: Light Behavior (upper elementary) |
Comprehensions on light and atoms, rainbows, scattered light, and shadows. Each comprehension is reviewed with great (and easy) science experiments to bring the concepts to life. |
| 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: 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. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - The Eiffel Tower (upper elem/middle) |
How tall is the Eiffel Tower? Learn the answer to this question and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Mount Rushmore (elementary) |
Reading comprehension about one of America's most famous landmarks, Mt. Rushmore. |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Paramedics (elementary) |
Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers. |
| Comprehension: What Is Poison Ivy? |
Learn about this irritating plant. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Stonehenge (upper elem/middle) |
Over a million visitors annually are amazed by this ancient monument in Wiltshire, England. Informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Sharks (upper elem/middle) |
Do you know... how big the biggest shark is? when sharks first existed on Earth? where sharks can be found? Learn about these fabulous fish with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Georgia (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country at the base of the Caucasus Mountains. |
| 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 Only Energy You'll Ever See (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts. |
| Comprehensions: Invisible Light (upper elementary) |
Reading comprehensions on UV and Infrared light are reviewed with science experiments. |
| Comprehensions: Light and Eyes (upper elementary) |
Light and your eyes: cones, colors, and rods. Two reading comprehensions explain how we perceive color and how night vision works. |
| Comprehension: Turkey (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country that is both in Asia and Europe. |
| Comprehension: Pirates! featuring Blackbeard (elementary) |
This reading comprehension, part of our Pirates unit, tells the story of one of the world's most famous pirates. Ever wonder why Edward Teach was called Blackbeard? Find out with this informative lesson. |
| Biography: Edwin Hubble (upper elem/ middle) |
Even Einstein marvelled at the discoveries made by Edwin Hubble, for whom the Hubble Telescope is named. Find out more about this amazing scientist! |
| Comprehension: Armadillos (upper elem/middle) |
An informative reading comprehension on the "armored" mammal. |
| Biography: Gutenberg (upper elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Making Inferences (elem/upper elem) |
Read the short story about early American education, and make inferences based on context clues. |
| Comprehension: Reading for Details (upper elem) |
Read the story and answer the questions. |
| 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: Olympic Moments - Pair Skaters (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about the winning 2002 Utah winter Olympics pair skaters. |
| Biography: Franklin D. Roosevelt (upper elementary/ middle) |
Brief biography of President Roosevelt, with comprehension questions. |
| Comprehension: Groundhog Day |
Explains the possible origins and some beliefs about this February 2nd holiday. |
| Comprehension: Invention of Crayons (elem/ upper elem) |
This very short reading comprehension tells the story of the invention of crayons. |
| Comprehension: Horses (upper elem/ middle) |
Reading comprehension on riding and caring for horses. |
| Comprehension: Ice Skating (elementary) |
A reading comprehension on the types of ice skating and a brief history. |
| Biography: James Earl Carter Jr. (elementary/ upper elementary) |
An informative biography of the 39th president. |
| Biography: John Hancock (upper elementary/ middle) |
reading comprehension |
| Comprehension: Types of Trees (elem/ upper elem) |
This reading comprehension introduces coniferous, deciduous, and tropical trees. |
| Comprehension: Golf (upper elem/ middle) |
An introduction to the vocabulary and rules of golf, with a writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: Giant Pandas (elementary/upper elementary) |
Reading comprehension about this endangered species. |
| Comprehension: Rhinoceros (elem/upper elem) |
A short reading comprehension about this endangered animal. |
| Worksheet: Using a Table of Contents |
Explains how to use a table of contents, then checks understanding by asking questions about a specific table of contents. |
| Comprehension: Know the Nose (elem/ upper elem) |
How many different smells can a human nose distinguish? This reading comprehension tells you! |
| Unit: The Human Heart (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension, a vocabulary list, and a diagram (labeled and unlabeled) are used in this thorough mini-unit on the human heart. |
| Comprehension: Mountains (elementary) |
An informative reading comprehension on mountain ranges around the world. |
| Comprehension: Bastille Day (upper elementary) |
In the U.S., Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. On July 14th, the French celebrate Bastille Day. Learn more about this holiday with this reading comprehension, which also includes a chart for a compare/contrast lesson. |
| Comprehension: Compass Rose (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension on the history of the compass rose. |
| Comprehension: The History of Soccer (upper elementary) |
"As early as 2300 BC, Chinese athletes were playing tsu chu, a game in which players kicked a small ball through designated goals on a field." This fact-filled and thorough reading comprehension tells the history of soccer, from early versions of the game to the present. |
| Biography: Tiger Woods (elementary) |
An introduction to the golf star. |
| Comprehension: Blue Jays (elementary) |
Interested in blue jays? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Chanukah (elem/upper elem) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this winter holiday; this comprehension explains many of the holiday traditions. It also explains why there are so many different ways to spell Hanukkah! |
| Biography: Michael Jordan (elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Ramadan (upper elem/ middle) |
A short fact-filled reading comprehension explains some of the traditions of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. |
| Comprehension: Texas (upper elementary/ middle) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An introduction to the state... and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Octopus (upper elem) |
Reading comp and activity page about the octopus. |
| Comprehension: Gingerbread People (elem/upper elem) |
Practice reading and understanding a recipe. |
| Comprehension: New Year's Eve (upper elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting story about the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Solstice and Equinox (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension explains the difference between solstice and equinox, as well as introducing some summer solstice traditions. A timely lesson! |
| Comprehension: American Colonies under British Rule (upper elem) |
This reading comprehension is a great addition to lessons about the thirteen original colonies and the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. |
| Comprehension: Braces (elem/ upper elem) |
Two reading comprehensions followed by a quiz and a writing activity, all on the subject of getting braces. |
| Comprehension: Sand Dollar (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Sea Turtle (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Starfish (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Women in the Civil War (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension about women who played important roles in the Civil War. |
| Comprehension: Azerbaijan (upper elementary/ middle) |
This reading comprehension introduces some of the history and culture of this fascinating country. |
| Comprehension: Chickadees (elementary) |
Interested in chickadees? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: What Is a Globe? (elem) |
Informational reading comprehension |
| Comprehension: La Chandeleur (upper elem) |
Reading comprehension explaining Candlemas as a French holiday tradition when people eat crêpes. Recipe included.
Texte anglais au sujet de la fête de la Chandeleur où certains Français mangent des crêpes. Recette inclue. Vérification de la compréhension de lecture. |
| Comprehension: Meteorologist (elem) |
Reading comprehension and word search. |
| Biography: Noah Webster (upper elem/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the American educator. |
| Comprehension: Sports - Soccer World Cup (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension tracing the history of World Cup soccer from its beginnings in 1904. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Grand Canyon (elementary/ upper elementary) |
Learn about the Grand Canyon with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Nike, Inc. (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension about a successful business. |
| Biography: Thomas Jefferson (upper elem/middle school) |
A fact-filled three-page look at the author of the Declaration of Independence, with multiple choice questions and an essay question. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Washington Monument (upper elementary) |
Learn about a famous American landmark with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Watermelon (elem/upper elem) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this beloved summer treat. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Big Ben (upper elem/middle) |
Heard for a distance of nine miles, the chimes of Big Ben are an integral part of this London landmark. Learn all about Big Ben with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Johnny Appleseed (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about the legendary apple planter, whose birthday is September 26th. |
| Comprehension: Olympic Moments - Kelly Clark (elem/upper elem) |
Factual reading comprehenion about Kelly Clark's gold medal win in snowboarding. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Lincoln Memorial (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled comprehension about the Lincoln Memorial. |
| Biography: Madame C. J. Walker (elementary/ upper elementary) |
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| Comprehension: Coming to America (elem/upper elem) |
Simple reading comprehension about immigration and the origins of the United States. |
| Comprehension: Camels (upper elem/middle) |
Do you know the difference between a dromedary and a Bactrian? Which one has two humps? Your students will know this and more after this thorough reading comprehension. |
| Biography: Amelia Earhart (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension about this famous aviator. |
| Inventions: Ferris Wheel |
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| Comprehension: Invention - Thigh Pack |
The story of Kelly Reinhart's invention. |
| Invention: Windshield Wiper |
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| Comprehension: Boxing Day (upper elem) |
Boxing Day is December 26th. Learn about the traditional English holiday with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Mikulas Day (elem/upper elem) |
This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of the December holiday of St. Mikulas through the eyes of a Czech boy. |
| Comprehension: Christmas (elem/upper elem) |
A straightforward presentation of the Christmas story, including information about secular and religious Christmas traditions. |
| Comprehension: Pumpkins (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about pumpkins. |
| Olympic Opening Ceremony- Australia |
An introduction to the traditions of the Opening Olympics Ceremony as they were observed in Australia in 2000. |
| Comprehension: Astronauts (upper elementary) |
An informational reading comprehension about astronauts. |
| Biography: Geronimo (upper elementary) |
A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into five reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions and a word search. |
| Comprehension: Pandas (upper elementary) |
Are pandas really bears? Where do they live in the world? Answer these questions and more with this reading comprehension on red pandas and giant pandas. |
| Comprehension: Mountain Goats (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension with short answer questions. |
| Comprehension: Octopus (elem/ upper elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about these interesting invertebrates. |
| Comprehension: The Pinata (upper elementary) |
An informational reading comprehension about the pinata. Full of facts and vocabulary. |
| Research Form: Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
Use this form and information on a web page to help students research the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Can be used to make a classroom "Memorial Wall". |
| Comprehension: Using an Index (upper elem) |
Read the index page and answer the questions. |
| Comprehension: Earth Day (elem/upper elem) |
"Do your part!" A story of things children can do in order to participate in Earth Day. Does not include questions. |
| Comprehension: Pledge of Allegiance (upper elem/middle school) |
This informational piece provides a history of the Pledge, as well as a line by line analysis of the meaning, and essay/discussion questions. |
| Comprehension: Bicycles (upper elem/middle) |
A brief history of the bicycle, including an overview of some new developments. Great comprehension questions! |
| Comprehension: Photosynthesis (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension thoroughly explains the process of photosynthesis. |
| Comprehension: Betsy Ross (upper elementary) |
The famous legend of Betsy Ross! Flag Day is June 14th-- why not celebrate with a reading comprehension of this popular tale, which includes some facts about the real Elisabeth Ross. |
| Comprehension: Go Climb a Rock! (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension contains introductory information about the increasingly popular sport of rock climbing. |
| Comprehension: Labor Day (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the September holiday. |
| Comprehension: Queen Ant (upper elem/middle) |
A fun fact reading comprehension, word building and more. You'll never look at this "royalty" in the same way again! |
| Comprehension: Hispanic Heritage Month (elem/ upper elem) |
September 15th- October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. Learn more with this brief but informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: All About Fall (elem/upper elem) |
Celebrate the season with a reading comprehension, crossword puzzle, and more. |
| Comprehension: Water Bugs (upper elementary) |
Learn about pond skaters, water boatmen, back swimmers, and more with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Brooklyn Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
One of the most famous bridges in the U.S. is presented in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Tower Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on one of London's famous bridges, with questions to really test detailed reading abilities. |
| Comprehension: Ostriches (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension, describing the habitats, origins, and habits of these famous flightless birds. |
| Comprehension: Sea Turtles (upper elementary/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle. |
| Comprehension: Turkey (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension, word search, Venn diagram, and more, to help students learn about turkeys. Great at Thanksgiving; good any time of the year. |
| Comprehension: Hibernation (elem/upper elem) |
This informative reading comprehension explains the hows and whys of hibernation. Includes a fun "missing letter" review. |
| Comprehension: Winter Solstice (upper elementary) |
This fact filled reading comprehension presents the solstice celebration as a cross-cultural observance of the beginning of winter. |
| Experiments: Crystals (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension on the formation and types of crystals is followed by SEVEN great crystal experiments for home or the classroom, using everyday materials. |
| Fiction: Christmas Is Near (upper elem) |
Christmas is getting close, and one of the girls in this reading comprehension hasn't gotten any of her gifts ready yet. This short reading comprehension is a good seasonal discussion starter. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Machu Picchu (upper elem) |
A reading comprehension on the ancient Incan city. |
| Comprehension: Popcorn (upper elem) |
One page factual reading comprehension. |
| Biography: Harriet Tubman (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension to introduce America's famous Underground Railroad conductor. |
| Comprehension: Peanuts and George Washington Carver (upper elem) |
This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it. |
| Comprehension: Spiders (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders. |
| Comprehension: Insects are Amazing (elementary) |
Three reading comprehensions on insect life cycle and habitat, short writing prompts, and word problems. |
| Biography: Martha Washington (elementary) |
Five short reading comprehensions about the first "First Lady". |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Nurse (upper elem/ middle) |
This fact-filled (first-person) reading comprehension presents many of the challenges and rewards of nursing. |
| Comprehension: Chivalry (upper elem/middle) |
What is chivalry? What is its modern-day equivalent? Answer these questions and more with this history-based reading comprehension. Also contains essay and poetry writing prompts. |
| 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: American Black Bear (upper elem/middle) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about the American black bear. |
| Comprehension: Women in the 1920s (upper/middle) |
This reading comprehension serves as a brief introduction to the role women played in the "Roaring Twenties" in the Unitd States. |
| Comprehension: Mackinac Island (elem/upper elem) |
A reading comprehension about the history and culture of Michigan's popular car-free island. |
| Recipe Comprehension: Chinese Dumplings (upper elementary) |
A recipe for Chinese dumplings, written first as a story, then as a standard recipe. Includes a sequencing activity. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension, featuring a "complete the timeline" activity. |
| Biography: Robert Burns (upper elem) |
You don't have to eat haggis to appreciate the Scottish poet who wrote "Auld Lang Syne". Learn more in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Mermaids (elementary/upper elementary) |
A factual reading comprehension, plus contextual adjective use and spelling practice. |
| Comprehension: St. Patrick's Day (elementary) |
A brief history of St. Patrick, and an introduction to leprechauns. |
| Comprehension: Bridges (upper elem/middle) |
Introduces four basic bridge types, and compares them. A great reading comprehension to go along with a construction unit. Have students build their own bridges to show what they've learned! |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday. |
| Comprehension: Renewable Energy (upper elementary/ middle) |
Solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, and biomass energy. |
| Comprehension: Pencils (upper elementary/middle) |
Why are they yellow? Are they really filled with lead? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehensions: Saudi Arabia (elementary/ upper elem) |
Reading comprehensions on Saudi Arabia's geography, culture, and animals. |
| Biography: Marco Polo (upper elem/middle) |
A two-page biography of the famous Italian explorer is presented as a reading comprehension. Includes a great writing prompt! |
| Comprehension: Italian Flag (elem/upper elem) |
What does the Italian flag look like? What do its colors represent? What is the history of this flag? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Owls (upper elem/middle) |
Learn more about these fascinating birds with this factual reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Whales (upper elem/middle) |
What is the difference between a baleen and a toothed whale? Why do whales breach? What is special about whale songs? Find out with this super-sized reading comprehension, which includes a form for students to do their own whale research. |
| Biography: Juliette Gordon Low (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension profiling the famous Girl Scouts' founder. |
| Comprehension: Hurricane Safety (upper elem) |
What is the best thing that you can do if a hurricane is approaching? Learn about hurricane safety with this informative reading comprehension lesson. |
| Comprehension: Hurricanes (upper elementary) |
Learn about hurricanes with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Tornado Safety (upper elementary) |
"The best defense against a tornado is being prepared..." Learn about tornados with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Tornadoes (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Sloth (elem) |
Factual reading comprehension about this interesting rain forest mammal. |
| Comprehension: Pumpkin Pie (upper elementary) |
Practice reading and understanding a recipe. |
| Comprehension: Diwali (upper elem/ middle) |
This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of Diwali through the eyes of an Indian girl. |
| Comprehension: Grizzly Bear (upper elementary) |
Learn the grizzly facts about these powerful omnivores with this three page reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Cheetah (upper elementary) |
This cat is the fastest animal in the world! Learn more with this two page reading comprehension. |
| 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: Teeth (upper elem/middle) |
What is the difference between enamel and dentine? How can you tell a molar from an incisor? What are they for? Learn these answers and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Al-Hegira (elem/upper elem) |
The first day of the Islamic calendar is January 10th in 2008. |
| Comprehension: Aesop (upper elem/middle) |
Who was Aesop? This unit introduces the fabulous fabulist. Includes reading comprehension questions, vocabulary work, and a fun "match the moral" activity. |
| Comprehension: Newts (upper elementary/middle) |
What's a red eft? How are frogs and newts different? Learn these answers and more with this reading comprehension. |
| 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. |
| Folktale: Why Grandfather Has No Tail (upper elem) |
The complete text of Thorton Burgess' por quoi tale is included, with vocabulary and comprehension questions, as well as a page for charting the true life cycle of a frog. |
| Comprehension: Koalas (elementary) |
A short reading comprehension about these interesting Australian animals. |
| Comprehension: Spiders (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders. |
| 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. |
| Biography: Marian Anderson (upper elem) |
Possibly the best contralto of all time is profiled in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Honeybees (elementary) |
What's a honey stomach? How does nectar turn into honey? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Physics and Soccer (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension explains some concepts from physics and then looks at them in terms of a popular sport. ("What is acting on a soccer ball when it stays in one place until a player moves it?") |
| Comprehension: Trees (upper elementary/middle) |
Reading comprehension, short essay prompt, drawing, and more, all on the topic of the importance of trees. |
| Unit: Lions (elementary/ upper elementary) |
Reading comprehension questions (multiple choice and true/false), math, word fun, and more - all related to the topic of these "great cats"! |
| Biography: Bach's Sons (upper elementary/middle) |
A reading comprehension about the famous sons of the famous German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. |
| Biography: Claude Monet (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the French impressionist. |
| Comprehension: Flags (upper elem) |
This reading comprehension describes various uses of flags throughout history, and also introduces some of the basic terms used in vexillology. Includes vocabulary work. |
| Biography: Pope John Paul II (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension/ biography of the 264th pope. |
| Comprehension: Jellyfish (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the stinging sea "bells". |
| Comprehension: Submarines (upper elementary/ middle) |
From leather-encased boat to nuclear submarine, this reading comprehension covers the nearly 400-year history of this well-known vessel. |
| Comprehension: Caspian Sea (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the unusual life and history of the Caspian Sea. |
| Comprehension: Bicycle Rodeo (upper elementary) |
Read the bicycle rodeo poster and the bicycle safety tips, and answer the questions. |
| Comprehension: Blood and Circulation (upper elementary/ middle) |
Learn the differences between arteries, veins, and capillaries, as well as other functions of the circulatory system, with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: The Heart (upper elementary/ middle) |
How big is a heart? How does it work? What are the parts called? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Flag Day (upper elem/ middle) |
The origins of Flag Day and some basic rules for flag treatment are included in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Music - An Opinion (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension on why music should be taught in schools makes an excellent introduction to a unit on persuasive writing. |
| Biography: Kerri Strug (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension is a biography of Olympic champion Kerri Strug and the story of her famous gold-medal win in gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics. |
| Comprehension: Beavers (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension about the dam builders of the mammal world. |
| Comprehension: Fireflies (upper elementary) |
What are fireflies? Why do they light up? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: The Bees Are Coming! (upper elementary) |
An introduction to spelling bees, including some of the rules for how they are conducted. A fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Fiction: Spelling Bee Champion (upper elementary) |
Read these secrets of a spelling bee champion, and then work through the comprehension questions. Includes work with fact and opinion. |
| Biography: Grandma Moses (upper elementary/ middle) |
A biography of the famous painter. |
| Comprehension: Halloween History (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension traces the origins, from Celts, Romans, and early Christians, of some Halloween traditions. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island (full set) |
All six of our Ellis Island reading comprehensions, tracing the history of Ellis Island, are here in one easy download. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 2 - Gateway to the U.S. |
This fact-filled reading comprehension describes the function of Ellis Island as an immigration station from 1892 – 1954. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 3 - The Immigrant Experience- Arrival |
This fact-filled reading comprehension describes the immigration experience for new arrivals at Ellis Island. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 4 - The Immigrant Experience- Why? |
Why did immigrants come to the United States? This factual comprehension explains some of the many reasons. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 5 - World War II to now |
This factual reading comprehension describes the end of Ellis Island as an immigration station, and its rebirth as American landmark. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 6 - The Name Change Myth |
"His name was changed at Ellis Island"... or was it? Learn the truth with this factual reading comprehension. |
| Biograhy: Leonardo da Vinci (elem/ upper elem) |
This reading comprehension is a fact-filled biography of the Renaissance man. |
| Biography: Marco Polo (elementary) |
A one-page biography of the famous Italian explorer is presented in this reading comprehension. Includes a writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: Sicily (upper elem) |
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is part of Italy but has a culture all its own... |
| Comprehension: Turin (upper elem/middle) |
Long before the existence of transportation and commerce as we know it, Turin was a major city for very different reasons. |
| Comprehension: Spelunkers (upper elem) |
"Nothing excites them more than trekking through a mysterious labyrinth of underground chambers and tunnels." This reading comprehension introduces spelunkers, speleologists, and their shared fascination with caves. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Mount Everest (upper elem) |
May 29th marks the anniversary of the first time the summit of Mount Everest was reached (in 1953). Mark the occasion with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Renaissance Music (upper elem/ middle) |
This reading comprehension explains some of the history of renaissance music, introducing and explaining key vocabulary words. |
| Biography: Norman Rockwell (upper elem) |
A biography of America's famous illustrator. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks - Vietnam Veterans Memorial (upper elementary) |
An introduction to the history and design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. |
| Comprehension: Opossum (upper elem/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension on the North American marsupial. |
| Comprehension: The Holocaust (upper elem/ middle) |
Three pages explore the Holocaust; reading comprehension questions range from multiple choice to short essay and include creating a timeline to track events related to the Holocaust from the end of World War I to the end of the second World War. January 27th is Holocaust Memorial Day. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Angkor Wat (upper elem) |
A reading comprehension about the famous Cambodian landmark- the 12th century temple at Angkor Wat. |
| Comprehension: Spiderwebs (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about different types of webs. |
| Comprehension: Armed Forces Day (elem/upper elem) |
Armed Forces Day is the third Saturday in May. Learn a little about this American holiday with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: "Kids Vibe" Magazine (upper elem/middle) |
"In which month would the next issue of the magazine be available?" Reading and understanding a (fictional) magazine cover. |
| Comprehension: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension on the world's longest bridge comes with some tricky questions! |
| Comprehension: American Bison (upper elementary) |
Do you know the difference between a bison and a buffalo? Do you know what "beefalo" is? Help students answer these questions and more with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Cavities (upper elementary/middle) |
What causes cavities? How can they be prevented? Answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-packed reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Cell Phones (upper elem/middle) |
This unit is a full series of reading comprehensions presenting a thorough view of cell phones in terms of history (when was it invented) techonology (how does it work), society (what are appropriate cell phone manners), and more. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 1 - The Early Days |
Oysters, pirates, and ammunition... this fact-filled reading comprehension traces the history of the island from its early days to 1892, when it became an immigration station. |
| Comprehension: From the Abacus to the Computer |
Packed with historical facts and figures, this great unit features four reading comprehensions and a 3 page review quiz. |
| Comprehension: Golden Gate Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension gives details about the famous orange bridge. |
| Comprehension: Hibernation (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension explaining the hows and whys of animal behavior. Includes short answer comprehension question. |
| Biography: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (upper elem) |
A biography of the famous composer, with multiple choice and open-ended questions, as well as a creative prompt for composing your own music. |
| Comprehension: Honeybees (upper elem/middle) |
Reading comprehension: the lives and work of queens, drones, and workers; the waggle dance; and other interesting honeybee facts. |
| Comprehension: Juneteenth (upper 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: Lakes (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on the uses, types, and formation of lakes. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Lake Baikal (upper/middle) |
Where is the world's largest lake? What lives there? Find out with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: On a Hot Day... (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension contains tons of ideas for what to do on a hot day. The review questions (one page each of "Bloom's Taxonomy") are helpful for critical thinking development. |
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