Comparison Writing and Activities Polar Bears vs. Penguins
A 14-activity compare-and-contrast unit about polar bears and penguins, covering reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, map skills, and hands-on tasks.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Serena Williams - Tennis Player
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice for teen/young-adult English learners, built around a 3-page informational essay about Serena Williams, the American tennis player (her upbringing in Compton, her father's coaching, her playing style and career records, and her influence beyond tennis).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Calcutta - India
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about Calcutta (Kolkata), India.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Barcelona
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about Barcelona, Spain.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Ricky Martin - Puerto Rican Singer
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice for teen/young-adult English learners, built around a 3-page informational essay about Ricky Martin, the Puerto Rican pop singer (his career from Menudo through solo global stardom, musical style, and cultural impact).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Pets - Animals
ESL reading-comprehension and writing practice built around a broad informational passage about pet ownership, domestication history, and the care needs of common household pets.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Axolotl - Exotic Pets
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the axolotl (as an exotic pet).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Shakira - Colombian Pop Singer
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice for teen/young-adult English learners, built around a 3-page informational essay about Shakira, the Colombian pop singer (her multicultural background, career evolution from Spanish-language to English-language music, musical style, and humanitarian work).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Tea"
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on the botanical origins, cultivation, economics, and cross-cultural significance of tea.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Vivienne Westwood - Fashion
Give ESL/EFL students an informational reading passage about British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood paired with comprehension, vocabulary, and essay-writing practice.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Skam - Teen Drama TV Series
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice for teen/young-adult English learners, built around a 3-page informational essay about Skam, the Norwegian teen drama TV series (its creator Julie Andem, its real-time/transmedia storytelling format, its four seasons and protagonists, and its international remakes).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Quechua Pop Music - South America
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice for teen/young-adult English learners, built around a 3-page informational essay about Quechua Pop Music (an Andean musical genre blending the Quechua language with pop/electronic/Latin styles, its history, style, and artists such as Renata Flores, Ch'aska, and Kayfex).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Harry Styles
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction biographical passage about musician Harry Styles (his career from One Direction through his solo music, fashion, and acting), paired with comprehension questions, true/false reasoning, and personal-opinion/comparison/diary-entry writing prompts.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Bad Bunny - Puerto Rico
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Durian
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the durian fruit (etymology, cultivation, trade, and cultural reception), paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary work, true/false reasoning, and personal-opinion/comparison essay prompts.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Water Park
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on the history of water parks, their types/attractions, and several famous international examples.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Universal Studios Resorts
Give ESL/EFL students an informational reading passage about Universal Studios theme park resorts paired with comprehension, vocabulary, and essay-writing practice.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Balenciaga - Fashion
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about Balenciaga, the fashion house.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Spider-Man - Marvel Comics
Give ESL/EFL students an informational reading passage about Spider-Man (Marvel Comics) paired with comprehension, vocabulary, and essay-writing practice.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Irish Dances
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the history, styles (step, set, ceili), and cultural significance of Irish dance, paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary/definition work, true/false reasoning, and comparison/promotional-writing essay prompts about cultural traditions.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Goodreads
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the Goodreads reading platform (its features, the Goodreads Choice Awards, and criticisms of review quality/bias), paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary work, true/false reasoning, and personal-opinion/comparison/reflective essay prompts.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Saint Seiya: Zodiac Knights
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice for teen/young-adult English learners, built around a 3-page informational essay about Saint Seiya: Zodiac Knights, the Japanese anime/manga series (its creator Masami Kurumada, mythological basis, characters, franchise spin-offs, and cultural legacy).
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Heartstopper
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the graphic novel/Netflix series Heartstopper (creator Alice Oseman, plot, themes of identity and mental health, and its impact on LGBTQ+ representation), paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary work, true/false reasoning, and personal-opinion/comparison…
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - West Side Story - Musical
Give ESL/EFL students an informational reading passage about the Broadway musical West Side Story paired with comprehension, vocabulary, and essay-writing practice.