Reading Informational Texts Book Review Activity
A short book-review reflection template aligned to a CCSS-style informational-text reading standard, for students to reflect on informational texts they have read.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Florida
An ESL reading comprehension and writing-skills worksheet built around an informational passage about Florida (the U.S. state).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Annie - Musical
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about the Broadway musical Annie to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity on Rick and Morty
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a passage about Rick and Morty (animated TV series) history and cultural impact, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and formal/creative writing skills in English.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Ancient Roman Mythology
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about Ancient Roman mythology to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Antiques Shop
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about antiques shops and collecting antiques to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.
‘Meet Pom Pom’: A Fun Writing And Drawing Activity (4 years +)
Build early reading comprehension and writing skills for young children through a narrative about a pet Pomeranian dog, paired with comprehension, drawing, and word-puzzle activities.
Answers included
Meteorologist and Weather Reporter No Prep Activity Packet and Worksheets
No-prep science activity packet teaching young students about meteorologists, weather forecasting, weather maps, and weather vocabulary.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Stonehenge
Give secondary-level ESL/EFL students a reading passage and paired writing activity about the archaeological site of Stonehenge to build English reading comprehension and written expression.
Florida (FAST) ELA Practice Test for Grade 5
A full-length Florida FAST ELA reading practice test for Grade 5, aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, to prepare students for the state assessment.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Coursera - E-Learning
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about Coursera and online learning paired with comprehension, true/false, and vocabulary questions, plus essay writing prompts, to build reading comprehension and writing skills in English.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Robin Hood
Give secondary-level ESL/EFL students a reading passage and paired writing activity about the legend of Robin Hood (English folklore) to build English reading comprehension and written expression.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Athens - Greece
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about Athens, Greece to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Astronaut Training
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about astronaut training to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.
Free download ENGLISH TEXT + 6 ANCHOR CHARTS | The Marble Moon of Nilo
Give students an original short story about a boy whose glowing marble shows him visions of space until it costs him sleep and schoolwork, then have them practice reading-comprehension and inference skills using six accompanying graphic-organizer charts.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Cherry Blossom - Hanami
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about cherry blossoms and the Japanese tradition of Hanami paired with comprehension, true/false, and vocabulary questions, plus essay writing prompts, to build reading comprehension and writing skills in English.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheet - Food Blogging
Build ESL/EFL reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills using a nonfiction passage about food blogging.
Paired Text Reading Activity: Roanoke Island + Virginia
A paired-text reading comprehension activity pairing a nonfiction informational passage about the disappearance of the Roanoke Island colony with a first-person narrative account, building comprehension and text-comparison skills aligned to Common Core reading standards.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Nuclear Energy
An ESL/EFL reading-comprehension and writing worksheet built around an expository/debate-style passage on nuclear energy (history, how fission works, benefits/risks, Chernobyl and Fukushima, and quoted supporter/critic voices), paired with comprehension/vocabulary questions and a persuasive/argumentative essay prompt.
Retell the Story Activity
An early-elementary reading comprehension activity assessing students' ability to retell key details from a story read aloud, using the included short story 'Floppy Ears' as the example text.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Favourite Teachers
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about what makes a favourite/memorable teacher, based on student interviews, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Scooby Doo
Give secondary-level ESL/EFL students a reading passage and paired writing activity about the animated franchise Scooby-Doo to build English reading comprehension and written expression.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Northern Lights
An ESL/EFL reading-comprehension and writing worksheet built around a feature article on the Northern and Southern Lights (auroras) — the science behind them and travelers'/guides'/a physicist's quoted experiences — paired with comprehension/vocabulary questions and two essay/diary prompts.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Armani - Fashion House
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about Armani, the Italian fashion house to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.