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| 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. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Empire State Building (elem/upper elem) |
Factual information about one of America's most famous landmarks, the Empire State Building, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: Ice Hockey (upper elem/ middle) |
Factual description of the game, followed by multiple choice questions and a writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: Volleyball (upper elem/ middle) |
Factual description of the game, followed by multiple choice questions and a writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: PEZ Candies (upper elem) |
A brief history of PEZ candies, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: Basketball (upper elem/ middle) |
Factual description of the game, followed by multiple choice questions and a writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: Baseball (upper elem/ middle) |
Factual description of the game, followed by multiple choice questions and a writing prompt. |
| 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: 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. |
| Biography: Louis Armstrong (elem) |
A reading comprehension on the life of "Ambassador Satch". |
| Biography: Abraham Lincoln (elem/upper elem) |
A fact-filled introduction to the 16th president |
| Biography: Francis Scott Key (upper elem/ middle) |
Biography of the "Star Spangled Banner" writer, with comprehension questions. |
| Comprehension: Earth Day (upper elem/ middle) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension presents the purpose of Earth Day, the problems facing the Earth, and some actions students can take to prevent those problems. |
| Biography: Columbus (upper elementary) |
A biography of the famous explorer. |
| 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. |
| Biography: Barack Obama (upper elem) |
Brief biography of the 44th president, followed by multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. |
| Comprehension: Great Wall of China (elem/upper elem) |
"Which of the following describes the Great Wall of China: a Chinese fortification, a World Heritage Site, the world's longest cemetery, or the source of a stubborn urban legend? If you chose "all of the above," you would be right." |
| 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: 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: John Hancock (upper elementary/ middle) |
reading comprehension |
| Biography: James Earl Carter Jr. (elementary/ upper elementary) |
An informative biography of the 39th president. |
| Comprehension: Ice Skating (elementary) |
A reading comprehension on the types of ice skating and a brief history. |
| Comprehension: Horses (upper elem/ middle) |
Reading comprehension on riding and caring for horses. |
| Comprehension: Groundhog Day |
Explains the possible origins and some beliefs about this February 2nd holiday. |
| Biography: Franklin D. Roosevelt (upper elementary/ middle) |
Brief biography of President Roosevelt, with comprehension 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: Making Inferences (elem/upper elem) |
Read the short story about early American education, and make inferences based on context clues. |
| Biography: Gutenberg (upper elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Armadillos (upper elem/middle) |
An informative reading comprehension on the "armored" mammal. |
| 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: 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. |
| Comprehension: Turkey (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country that is both in Asia and Europe. |
| Comprehension: Georgia (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country at the base of the Caucasus Mountains. |
| 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: Landmark - Stonehenge (elem/upper elem) |
Over a million visitors annually are amazed by this ancient monument. Information followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: What Is Poison Ivy? |
Learn about this irritating plant. |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Paramedics (elementary) |
Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Mount Rushmore (elementary) |
Factual information about one of America's most famous landmarks, Mt. Rushmore, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| 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: 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 - 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. |
| Biography: Vasco Núñez de Balboa (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the Spanish explorer, adventurer and conquistador 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. |
| 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: Hernan Cortes (upper elem) |
In the format of a reading comprehension, a brief biography of the conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire. |
| Biography: Frida Kahlo (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the tragic Mexican painter in the format of a reading comprehension, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Biography: Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the explorer in the format of a reading comprehension, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Medieval Castles (upper elem) |
Two fact-filled comprehensions, Medieval Castles and Castle Siege. |
| 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: Peru (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: Ecuador (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Tree Shield (elem/upper elem) |
How can trees work as a shield? Learn about this use of trees in a reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Trees and Mushrooms (elem) |
Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and mushrooms. |
| Comprehension: Trees and Fungi (upper elem/ middle) |
Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and fungi. |
| Comprehension: How Forests Make Rain (elem/ upper elem) |
Explains the importance of trees in the production of rain. |
| Comprehension: Cathedral State Park (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest. |
| 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: Temperate Forests (elem) |
Read the short article about temperate forests and answer the questions below. |
| 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: Iditarod (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on dog sled racing, focusing on the famous Alaska race that takes place in March. |
| 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: 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. |
| Comprehension: The Tropical Andes (upper elem) |
Factual reading comprehension filled with information about this South American biodiversity hotspot. |
| Biography: Beatrix Potter (upper elem) |
A biography of the famous author/ illustrator is presented in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Canadian Lynx (upper elem/middle) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this interesting "big cat" |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Biography: John F. Kennedy (upper elementary) |
One-page biography of President Kennedy, with comprehension questions. |
| 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: Clara Barton (upper elem/ middle) |
A three-page biography of the founder of the American Red Cross, with short-answer questions to check comprehension. |
| 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. |
| 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: The Gold Rush (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension, with discussion-provoking pre-questions, and excellent vocabulary building. |
| 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: 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: 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. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Lake Baikal (upper/middle) |
Where is the world's largest lake? What lives there? Find out with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Lakes (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on the uses, types, and formation of lakes. |
| 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: Hibernation (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension explaining the hows and whys of animal behavior. Includes short answer comprehension question. |
| Comprehension: Golden Gate Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension gives details about the famous orange bridge. |
| 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: 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: 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: 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: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension on the world's longest bridge comes with some tricky questions! |
| 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. |
| Fiction: Hurricanes (upper elementary/middle) |
A higher-level version of our elementary reading comprehension, this lesson contains a broader vocabulary and more hurricane facts. |
| Comprehension: Spiderwebs (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about different types of webs. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Angkor Wat (upper elem) |
A reading comprehension about the famous Cambodian landmark- the 12th century temple at Angkor Wat. |
| 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: Opossum (upper elem/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension on the North American marsupial. |
| 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. |
| Biography: Norman Rockwell (upper elem) |
A biography of America's famous illustrator. |
| Comprehension: Renaissance Music (upper elem/ middle) |
This reading comprehension explains some of the history of renaissance music, introducing and explaining key vocabulary words. |
| 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: 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: 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: Sicily (upper elem) |
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is part of Italy but has a culture all its own... |
| Biography: Marco Polo (elementary) |
A one-page biography of the famous Italian explorer is presented in this reading comprehension. Includes a writing prompt. |
| Biography: Leonardo da Vinci (elem/ upper elem) |
This reading comprehension is a fact-filled biography of the Renaissance man. |
| 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. |
| 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 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 3 - The Immigrant Experience- Arrival |
This fact-filled reading comprehension describes the immigration experience for new arrivals at Ellis Island. |
| 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 (full set) |
All six of our Ellis Island reading comprehensions, tracing the history of Ellis Island, are here in one easy download. |
| Comprehension: Halloween History (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension traces the origins, from Celts, Romans, and early Christians, of some Halloween traditions. |
| Biography: Grandma Moses (upper elementary/ middle) |
A biography of the famous painter. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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: Beavers (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension about the dam builders of the mammal world. |
| 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: 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. |
| Comprehension: Flag Day (upper elem/ middle) |
The origins of Flag Day (June 14) and some basic rules for flag treatment are included in this 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: 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: Bicycle Rodeo (upper elementary) |
Read the bicycle rodeo poster and the bicycle safety tips, and answer the questions. |
| Comprehension: Caspian Sea (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the unusual life and history of the Caspian Sea. |
| 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: Jellyfish (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the stinging sea "bells". |
| Biography: Pope John Paul II (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension/ biography of the 264th pope. |
| 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: Claude Monet (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the French impressionist. |
| Biography: Bach's Sons (upper elementary/middle) |
A reading comprehension about the famous sons of the famous German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. |
| 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"! |
| Comprehension: Trees (upper elementary/middle) |
Reading comprehension, short essay prompt, drawing, and more, all on the topic of the importance of trees. |
| 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: 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. |
| Biography: Marian Anderson (upper elem) |
Possibly the best contralto of all time is profiled in this reading comprehension. |
| 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 (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders. |
| Comprehension: Koalas (elementary) |
A short reading comprehension about these interesting Australian animals. |
| Folktale: Why Grandfather Has No Tail (upper elem) |
The complete text of Thorton Burgess' pourquoi tale is included, with vocabulary and comprehension questions, as well as a page for charting the true life cycle of a frog. |
| 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: 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: 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: Al-Hegira (elem/upper elem) |
The first day of the Islamic calendar is December 18th in 2009. |
| 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: 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: Cheetah (upper elementary) |
This cat is the fastest animal in the world! Learn more with this two page reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Grizzly Bear (upper elementary) |
Learn the grizzly facts about these powerful omnivores with this three page reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Diwali (upper elem/ middle) |
This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of Diwali through the eyes of an Indian girl. |
| Comprehension: Pumpkin Pie (upper elementary) |
Practice reading and understanding a recipe. |
| Comprehension: Sloth (elem) |
Factual reading comprehension about this interesting rain forest mammal. |
| Comprehension: Tornadoes (upper elementary) |
A 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: Hurricanes (upper elementary) |
Learn about hurricanes with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| 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. |
| Biography: Juliette Gordon Low (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension profiling the famous Girl Scouts' founder. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Owls (upper elem/middle) |
Learn more about these fascinating birds with this factual reading comprehension. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| Comprehensions: Saudi Arabia (elementary/ upper elem) |
Reading comprehensions on Saudi Arabia's geography, culture, and animals. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Renewable Energy (upper elementary/ middle) |
Solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, and biomass energy. |
| 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: 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: St. Patrick's Day (elementary) |
A brief history of St. Patrick, and an introduction to leprechauns. |
| Comprehension: Mermaids (elementary/upper elementary) |
A factual reading comprehension, plus contextual adjective use and spelling practice. |
| 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: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension, featuring a "complete the timeline" activity. |
| 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: Mackinac Island (elem/upper elem) |
A reading comprehension about the history and culture of Michigan's popular car-free island. |
| 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: American Black Bear (upper elem/middle) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about the American black bear. |
| 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: 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: Occupation - Nurse (upper elem/ middle) |
This fact-filled (first-person) reading comprehension presents many of the challenges and rewards of nursing. |
| Biography: Martha Washington (elementary) |
Five short reading comprehensions about the first "First Lady". |
| Comprehension: Insects are Amazing (elementary) |
Three reading comprehensions on insect life cycle and habitat, short writing prompts, and word problems. |
| Comprehension: Spiders (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders. |
| 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. |
| Biography: Harriet Tubman (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension to introduce America's famous Underground Railroad conductor. |
| Comprehension: Popcorn (upper elem) |
One page factual reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Machu Picchu (upper elem) |
A reading comprehension on the ancient Incan city. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Winter Solstice (upper elementary) |
This fact filled reading comprehension presents the solstice celebration as a cross-cultural observance of the beginning of winter. |
| Comprehension: Hibernation (elem/upper elem) |
This informative reading comprehension explains the hows and whys of hibernation. Includes a fun "missing letter" review. |
| 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: Sea Turtles (upper elementary/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle. |
| Comprehension: Ostriches (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension, describing the habitats, origins, and habits of these famous flightless birds. |
| 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: Brooklyn Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
One of the most famous bridges in the U.S. is presented in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Water Bugs (upper elementary) |
Learn about pond skaters, water boatmen, back swimmers, and more with this informative reading comprehension. |
| 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: 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: Labor Day (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the September holiday. |
| Comprehension: Go Climb a Rock! (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension contains introductory information about the increasingly popular sport of rock climbing. |
| 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: Photosynthesis (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension thoroughly explains the process of photosynthesis. |
| Comprehension: Bicycles (upper elem/middle) |
A brief history of the bicycle, including an overview of some new developments. Great comprehension 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: Using an Index (upper elem) |
Read the index page and answer the questions. |
| 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: The Pinata (upper elementary) |
An informational reading comprehension about the pinata. Full of facts and vocabulary. |
| Comprehension: Octopus (elem/ upper elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about these interesting invertebrates. |
| Comprehension: Mountain Goats (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension with short answer questions. |
| 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. |
| 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: Astronauts (upper elementary) |
An informational reading comprehension about astronauts. |
| Comprehension: Olympic Opening Ceremony- Australia |
An introduction to the traditions of the Opening Olympics Ceremony as they were observed in Australia in 2000. |
| Comprehension: Pumpkins (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about pumpkins. |
| Comprehension: Christmas (elem/upper elem) |
A straightforward presentation of the Christmas story, including information about secular and religious Christmas traditions. |
| Comprehension: Mikulas Day (elem/upper elem) |
This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of the December 5t holiday of St. Mikulas through the eyes of a Czech boy. |
| Comprehension: Boxing Day (upper elem) |
Boxing Day is December 26th. Learn about the traditional English holiday with this reading comprehension. |
| Biography: Amelia Earhart (upper elem/middle) |
A biography of the famous aviator, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions. Amelia Earhart's birthday is July 24th. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Immigration in the United States (elem/upper elem) |
An introduction to immigration to the United States is followed by one page comprehensions (with short answer questions for each page) for emigrants by continent. |
| Biography: Madame C. J. Walker (elementary/ upper elementary) |
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| Comprehension: Olympic Moments - Kelly Clark (elem/upper elem) |
Factual reading comprehenion about Kelly Clark's gold medal win in snowboarding. |
| Comprehension: Johnny Appleseed (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about the legendary apple planter, whose birthday is September 26th. |
| 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: Watermelon (elem/upper elem) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this beloved summer treat. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Washington Monument (upper elementary) |
Learn about a famous American landmark with this reading comprehension. |
| 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: Landmarks - Grand Canyon (elementary/ upper elementary) |
Factual information about the history of the Grand Canyon, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions. |
| Comprehension: Sports - Soccer World Cup (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension tracing the history of World Cup soccer from its beginnings in 1904. |
| Biography: Noah Webster (upper elem/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the American educator. |
| Comprehension: Meteorologist (elem) |
Reading comprehension and word search. |
| 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: Globes (elem) |
Factual information followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: Chickadees (elementary) |
Interested in chickadees? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Azerbaijan (upper elementary/ middle) |
This reading comprehension introduces some of the history and culture of this fascinating country. |
| Comprehension: Women in the Civil War (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension about women who played important roles in the Civil War. |
| Comprehension: Starfish (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Sea Turtle (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Sand Dollar (upper elem) |
Information about sand dollars, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: Braces (elem/ upper elem) |
A factual account of corrective dental braces followed by multiple choice questions and a writing activity. |
| 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: 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: 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: Gingerbread People (elem/upper elem) |
Practice reading and understanding a recipe. |
| 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: Ramadan (upper elem/ middle) |
A short fact-filled reading comprehension explains some of the traditions of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. Ramadan starts in August in 2009 |
| 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! |
| Comprehension: Blue Jays (elementary) |
Interested in blue jays? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Biography: Tiger Woods (upper elem) |
An introduction to the golf star, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| 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. |
| Comprehension: Mountains (elementary) |
An informative reading comprehension on mountain ranges around the world. |
| 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: Know the Nose (elem/ upper elem) |
How many different smells can a human nose distinguish? This reading comprehension tells you! |
| 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: Rhinoceros (elem/upper elem) |
A short reading comprehension about this endangered animal. |
| Comprehension: Giant Pandas (elementary/upper elementary) |
Reading comprehension about this endangered species. |
| Comprehension: Golf (upper elem/ middle) |
An introduction to the vocabulary and rules of golf, followed by multiple choice questions and a writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: Types of Trees (elem/ upper elem) |
This reading comprehension introduces coniferous, deciduous, and tropical trees. |
| Biography: Jackie Robinson (upper elem/ middle) |
Biography of the famous baseball hero. |
| 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! |
| 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. |
| 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: 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. |
| Comprehension: American Bison (upper elementary) |
Factual information followed by multiple choice questions. |
| 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: Sesame Street (upper elem) |
Factual information about the program, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: Karate (upper elem) |
"Karate is a martial art that comes from Japan." Factual information about this sport, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- White House (elem/upper elem) |
Factual information about one of America's most famous landmarks, the White House, followed by multiple choice questions. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Space Needle (elem/upper elem) |
Factual information about one of America's most famous landmarks, the Space Needle, followed by multiple choice questions. |
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