Pre-Reading Book for Early Learners Workbook
Identify initial letter sounds, trace/practice each alphabet letter, count and recognize numbers 1-20, color and match colors and shapes, and complete matching/comparison exercises.
Classroom resources
Browse by lesson focus
Choose the topic or kind of practice you need.
Identify initial letter sounds, trace/practice each alphabet letter, count and recognize numbers 1-20, color and match colors and shapes, and complete matching/comparison exercises.
Students read a nonfiction passage about Nutella (history, ingredients and controversies), answer short-answer and true/false (with textual justification) comprehension questions, complete vocabulary/synonym exercises, and respond to four extended writing prompt(s) about the topic.
Read a multi-paragraph informational passage about the maypole (European spring tradition, origins, and regional variations) (including quoted commentary from named experts/fans), answer short-answer and true-or-false comprehension questions citing the text, write synonyms for target vocabulary words, then complete one or more longer…
ESL reading-comprehension and writing practice built around an informational passage about the Italian luxury fashion house Prada.
A nonfiction reading passage and worksheet set that teaches ESL/EFL students about the samurai class of Japan, paired with comprehension, vocabulary and essay writing practice.
Read a multi-paragraph passage on samba's origins, dance style, music, costumes and global popularity; answer short-answer comprehension questions; give synonyms for target vocabulary words (recognizable, elaborate, vibrant) and explain the meaning of heritage and resilience in context; answer three True/False items with textual…
Read a multi-paragraph passage on St Petersburg's history, imperial architecture (e.g. the Winter Palace/Hermitage Museum) and culture; answer short-answer comprehension questions; give synonyms/explanations for target vocabulary; answer True/False items with textual justification; write a personal-experience essay and a seven-entry…
ESL reading-comprehension and writing practice built around a biographical passage about scientist Rosalind Franklin and her contribution to discovering the structure of DNA.
A nonfiction reading passage and worksheet set that teaches ESL/EFL students about Sydney, Australia, paired with comprehension and essay writing practice.
A nonfiction reading passage and worksheet set that teaches ESL/EFL students about Tel Aviv, Israel, paired with comprehension and essay writing practice.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about Brutalist architecture.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction literary-analysis passage about Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein (its origins, plot, themes, and cultural legacy), paired with comprehension questions, a true/false reasoning item, and personal-opinion/reflective essay prompts.
Students read a nonfiction passage about rap music (origins, style and cultural/social impact), answer short-answer and true/false (with textual justification) comprehension questions, complete vocabulary/synonym exercises, and respond to three extended writing prompt(s) about the topic.
Students read a nonfiction passage about picnics (etymology, history and cultural/artistic references), answer short-answer and true/false (with textual justification) comprehension questions, complete vocabulary/synonym exercises, and respond to two extended writing prompt(s) about the topic.
ESL/EFL intermediate (B1) lesson on describing and discussing types of literature (novels, poetry, plays, non-fiction), including reading, listening, and speaking practice.
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on the history, technology, and modern experience of planetaria.
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on the history, preparation, and cultural significance of tamales in Latin America.
An informational reading about Dune introduces science-fiction themes including ecology, power, and adaptation. Vocabulary and comprehension work lead into extended essay prompts, giving English learners a progression from understanding the text to developing an argument. Use the questions to gather ideas before planning the longer response.
Provide a large, chapter-by-chapter assessment-driven novel study unit for Holes by Louis Sachar (5th/6th grade), covering all 49 chapters with worksheets, vocabulary, quizzes, and a summative test.
ESL reading-comprehension and writing practice built around an informational passage about the rock band Pink Floyd.
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on the founding, features, and social impact/controversies of the WhatsApp messaging app.
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on the botany, history (Ottoman 'Tulip Era', Dutch 'Tulip Mania'), and cultural symbolism of tulips.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about Aztec mythology.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about Californian sequoias.