ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Planetarium
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.
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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 botany, history (Ottoman 'Tulip Era', Dutch 'Tulip Mania'), and cultural symbolism of tulips.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Attack of the Mutant" by R.L. Stine, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Calling All Creeps!" by R.L. Stine, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
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.
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 history, preparation, and cultural significance of tamales in Latin America.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Be Careful What You Wish For..." by R.L. Stine, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "The Last Straw" by Jeff Kinney, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
Read a multi-paragraph informational passage about Juneteenth (U.S. holiday commemorating the end of slavery) (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 English writing…
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on Beatrix Potter's life and the creation, plot, and media legacy of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Gives ESL/EFL students a reading-comprehension and writing-practice worksheet built around a nonfiction article on the history, format, and cultural impact of TED Talks.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Dog Days" by Jeff Kinney, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Cabin Fever" by Jeff Kinney, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
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…
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.
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.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Hard Luck" by Jeff Kinney, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Old School" by Jeff Kinney, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
A nonfiction reading passage and worksheet set that teaches ESL/EFL students about sign languages and Deaf communication, paired with comprehension and essay writing practice.
A nonfiction reading passage and worksheet set that teaches ESL/EFL students about the Scottish kilt as a traditional garment, paired with comprehension and essay writing practice.
A nonfiction reading passage and worksheet set that teaches ESL/EFL students about the debate over standardized testing in education, paired with comprehension and essay writing practice.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Double Down" by Jeff Kinney, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.
Post-reading ESL/EFL novel-study worksheet for "Big Shot" by Jeff Kinney, combining a vocabulary exercise, reflection/comprehension prompts and creative-writing tasks.