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ESL TED Talk Activity - What makes a word "real"? - Anne Curzan
ELA, Language Development, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Vocabulary, ESL, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL TED Talk Activity Worksheets - What makes a word "real"? - Anne Curzon Make English language learning more meaningful and inspiring with this engaging ESL TED Talk activity worksheet based on Anne Curzon ’s powerful talk, “ What makes a word "real"? ” (speech that explains how dictionaries track evolving language, showing words become “real” through widespread use, not official approval). Ideal for middle school and high school English language learners (Grades 7–12) , this resource encourages students to practice listening, speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills in a real-world context. Whether you're teaching in an ESL classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or running a language center , this ready-to-use worksheet is an excellent addition to your ESL lesson plans. 🧩 What’s Included in This ESL Resource? This 3-page printable ESL worksheet set includes a variety of dynamic and student-centered tasks: TED Talk Overview Section A brief introduction space for students to note important background information (title, speaker, date, and main theme of the talk). 1 QR Code linked to the TED Talk's Youtube Video Pre-Listening Discussion (Warm-Up) Vocabulary Builder Space to identify and define new vocabulary words from the TED Talk, helping learners improve word recognition and usage. Listening Comprehension Questions Targeted questions to check understanding of key ideas, supporting details, and examples from the talk. Speaking Activity Thought-provoking discussion questions designed to get students talking about the TED Talk's theme 3 Writing Activities Includes a summary writing task , a personal opinion paragraph , and a creative response assignment where students imagine giving a follow-up TED Talk. 🎯 Who Is This ESL Worksheet For? English language learners at the intermediate to advanced levels Middle school and high school ESL/ EFL students (Grades 7–12) Newcomers and English learners from diverse cultural backgrounds ESL teachers, tutors, and English language centers around the world This resource is especially useful for educators seeking authentic, real-world content that makes English learning both effective and inspiring "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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ESL TED Talk - Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a Model
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ESL TED Talk Activity Worksheets - Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a Model - Cameron Russell Make English language learning more meaningful and inspiring with this engaging ESL TED Talk activity worksheet based on Cameron Russell's powerful talk, " Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a Model" (speech that reveals how beauty and privilege shaped her modeling career, challenging society’s obsession with appearance and urging authenticity, diversity, and deeper self-worth beyond looks). Ideal for middle school and high school English language learners (Grades 7–12) , this resource encourages students to practice listening, speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills in a real-world context. Whether you're teaching in an ESL classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or running a language center , this ready-to-use worksheet is an excellent addition to your ESL lesson plans. 🧩 What’s Included in This ESL Resource? This 3-page printable ESL worksheet set includes a variety of dynamic and student-centered tasks: TED Talk Overview Section A brief introduction space for students to note important background information (title, speaker, date, and main theme of the talk). 1 QR Code linked to the TED Talk's Youtube Video Pre-Listening Discussion (Warm-Up) Vocabulary Builder Space to identify and define new vocabulary words from the TED Talk, helping learners improve word recognition and usage. Listening Comprehension Questions Targeted questions to check understanding of key ideas, supporting details, and examples from the talk. Speaking Activity Thought-provoking discussion questions designed to get students talking about the TED Talk's theme 3 Writing Activities Includes a summary writing task , a personal opinion paragraph , and a creative response assignment where students imagine giving a follow-up TED Talk. 🎯 Who Is This ESL Worksheet For? English language learners at the intermediate to advanced levels Middle school and high school ESL/ EFL students (Grades 7–12) Newcomers and English learners from diverse cultural backgrounds ESL teachers, tutors, and English language centers around the world This resource is especially useful for educators seeking authentic, real-world content that makes English learning both effective and inspiring "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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June Writing Prompts - Learning Passport
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June Writing Prompts - Learning Passport: An innovatively designed teaching resource guaranteed to boost the creativity and language skills of students in grades 2 through 4. This learning passport pioneers in encouraging written expression by incorporating writing prompts inspired by vivacious June themes. Educators globally advocate the proposition that creative writing exercises significantly bolster a student's ability to weave unique thoughts, ideas, and narratives. The June Writing Prompts - Learning Passport expands beyond being a teaching tool; instead, it morphs into an engaging learning facilitator for students. This avant-garde resource comprises of: 30 varied prompt topics including Dairy Month, International Yoga Day, National Forgiveness Day and Aquarium Month which resonate with global June celebrations. This diversified topic selection enables students to delve into an array of concepts and events while substantially toning their creative writing prowess. ‘Passport-like’ design is certainly setting this apart from conventional resources! An economical printing method results into remarkable activity setup sprawled across 'four two-sided pages'. Plus point? This technique creates opportunities for fast finishers as well as potential intricate illustrations curated by pupils. Another incredible aspect: Contact-less accountability is woven into its fabric via 'passport stamps'. The accumulation of these stamps signifies progress while drumming up excitement among learners! Note: The design emphasizes environment conservation – minimal paper usage caused due to double-side printing makes this resource eco-friendly. Predominantly ASIC Language Arts worksheets targeting Creative Writing subtopic can serve multi-purposes like morning work handouts or even homework assignments; thus making them versatile across varying classroom scenarios. In summary,If you're on a hunt for strategies to enkindle your students’ critical thinking while augmenting their creative writing skills during everyday class or even break-hours, look no further than the June Writing Prompts - Learning Passport!
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Tags Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, June Themes, Learning Resource, Language Skills
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1"
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" This ESL teaching resource is a 3-page printable PDF movie guide for "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014 Dystopian Young Adult film based on Suzanne Collins' novels) designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. This resource can be great for post-movie activities and is ideal for Middle School and High School students , ranging from 7th to 12th grade . It's a versatile tool suitable for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an excellent choice to use in ESL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors worldwide. Within this ESL Movie Guide on "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014 Dystopian Young Adult film based on Suzanne Collins' novels), there are included the following film related activities: General Movie Information – Students fill in key details about the film, including the director, genre, and plot summary . Vocabulary Builder – A dedicated section for noting new words and phrases , expanding students’ English lexicon. Character Analysis – Students describe the main characters, helping them practice descriptive language and comprehension . Movie Timeline Activity – Students arrange scenes in chronological order to improve their understanding of the storyline . Favorite Scene Reflection – A fun writing exercise where students describe and explain their favorite moments from the film . Movie Review Writing – Learners express their opinions in a structured review, enhancing their persuasive and evaluative writing skills . Creative Writing Exercise – Students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, deepening their connection with the storyline. This "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014 Dystopian Young Adult film based on Suzanne Collins' novels) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate advanced ESL learners. Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resources Store whose aim is to help English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the world (be it online or offline) to achieve their teaching objectives while creating an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always If you want to browse more of my ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
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ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Peter & Wendy - J.M Barrie
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ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Peter & Wendy - J.M Barrie This ESL - EFL - TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teaching resource is a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (2 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on the novel "Peter & Wendy" (1911 fantasy children book - J. M. Barrie). This Novel Study worksheets on "Peter & Wendy" (1911 fantasy children book - J. M. Barrie) is tailored for middle and high school ESL students (7th – 12th grade) and provide a variety of thought provoking and language building activities. Whether you're teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or in a TESOL context, this resource is classroom-ready and easy to use. Within this ESL Novel Study on "Peter & Wendy - J. M Barrie" (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) teachers can find the following activities: General information activity (author, genre, publishing date) Vocabulary building section – new words from the novel 1 Story timeline Personal reflection on a favorite chapter Student novel review and rating Creative writing task : pretending being a character you personally liked and writing 3 diary pages for 3 scenes as if you were this character This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL) Novel Study Activity Worksheets on the "Peter & Wendy" (1911 fantasy children book - J. M. Barrie) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Novel (middle school + High School Students + Adult learners + University Students) ESL with Alan is a high-quality ESL teaching resources that inspire both teachers and students. Our goal is to make learning English fun, interactive, and meaningful. Discover more English Second or Foreign Language activities by visiting our store – because learning English should always be fun! If you want to browse more of my English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 4 Sample: Best Season (Word)
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Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 4 Sample Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 1.Best Season: Is winter the best season? What activities do we do? Read more in this article. Word Version This is the Word editable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 4-5 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Social Studies Reading Passage: Milk Carton Program (Word)
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Missing Children Milk Carton Program: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (Word) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about The Missing Children Milk Carton Program. The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource: PDF Fillable PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collection Links: 1. Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 3. The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 5. Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 6. Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 7. Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 9. Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 11. Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 12. Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 13. Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details: Length: 5 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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ESL Novel Study - Enola Holmes and the Case of the Bizarre Bouquets
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ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Enola Holmes and the Case of the Bizarre Bouquets - Nancy Springer This ESL - EFL - TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teaching resource is a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (2 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on the novel "Enola Holmes and the Case of the Bizarre Bouquets" (Nancy Springer's novels portraying Sherlock Holmes' sister's adventures in Victorian England). This Novel Study worksheets on "Enola Holmes and the Case of the Bizarre Bouquets" (Nancy Springer's novels portraying Sherlock Holmes' sister's adventures in Victorian England) is tailored for middle and high school ESL students (7th – 12th grade) and provide a variety of thought provoking and language building activities. Whether you're teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or in a TESOL context, this resource is classroom-ready and easy to use. Within this ESL Novel Study on "Enola Holmes and the Case of the Bizarre Bouquets" (Nancy Springer's novels portraying Sherlock Holmes' sister's adventures in Victorian England) (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) teachers can find the following activities: General information activity (author, genre, publishing date) Vocabulary building section – new words from the novel 1 Story timeline Personal reflection on a favorite chapter Student novel review and rating Creative writing task : pretending being a character you personally liked and writing 3 diary pages for 3 scenes as if you were this character This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) Novel Study Activity Worksheets on the "Enola Holmes and the Case of the Bizarre Bouquets" (Nancy Springer's novels portraying Sherlock Holmes' sister's adventures in Victorian England) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Novel (middle school + High School Students + Adult learners + University Students) ESL with Alan is a high-quality ESL teaching resources that inspire both teachers and students. Our goal is to make learning English fun, interactive, and meaningful. Discover more English Second or Foreign Language activities by visiting our store – because learning English should always be fun! If you want to browse more of my English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
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Eating Insects: Social Studies Reading Passage (Fillable PDF)
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Eating Insects: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (Fillable PDF) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about Eating Insects in some cultures and possible future eating trends. The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! These worksheets are designed as fillable PDFs , which means students can type their answers directly into the document on any computer or tablet . Each page includes highlighted text fields that show them exactly where to type! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource: PDF Word Docs Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collection Links: 1. Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 3. The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 5. Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 6. Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 7. Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 9. Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 11. Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 12. Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 13. Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details: Length: 4 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage: Animal Skin (Word)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Animals, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions: Animal Skin (Word) This very engaging life science reading passage about how animal skin helps animals survive. It explains that skin is not just a body covering. It can protect animals from sunlight, germs, insects, and predators. The passage gives three main examples : Hippos: Their red-colored secretion works like sunscreen, discourages insects, and helps kill bacteria. Zebras: Their stripes act as camouflage and can confuse predators when the herd moves together. King snakes: Their colors imitate venomous coral snakes, which makes predators hesitate or back off. This passage is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. The passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks for The Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Fillable PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Product Details Length: 4 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Other Science Reading Collections you May find in the store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - Space Race + Moon Landing
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay Worksheets - Space Race + Moon Landing This ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on Space Race + Moon Landing (3 PDF Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity ) can be ideal to train Language skills in English. Suitable participants for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens). Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Activity on Space Race + Moon Landing (its most important events, such as Sputnik 1, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Apollo 11, and Space Race's legacy today). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. This ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on Space Race + Moon Landing in 1969 (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on Space Race + Moon Landing (its most important events, such as Sputnik 1, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Apollo 11, and Space Race's legacy today), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on Space Race + Moon Landing (its most important events, such as Sputnik 1, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Apollo 11, and Space Race's legacy today) 16 Questions (with space for answers) 3 Essay Prompts (writing an essay your own personal opinion on whether countryies should compete or collaborate when it comes to space ambitions + writing an essay on your opinion on whether you think space industry can help human kind to advance technologically or not + pretending to fly to the Moon with the Apollo 11 crew and to take part to "Moon Landing") This ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on Space Race + Moon Landing (its most important events, such as Sputnik 1, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Apollo 11, and Space Race's legacy today) is great for Intermediate advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on Space Race + Moon Landing (its most important events, such as Sputnik 1, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Apollo 11, and Space Race's legacy today) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Essay, Worksheets, Moon, Space, Space Race, Apollo 11
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Morse Code
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Morse Code" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on "Morse Code" (3 PDF Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to train Language skills in English. Suitable participants for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens) . Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL EFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "Morse Code" (origins + background + history + development + what it consists of + methods to learn it + morse code today; amateurs). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. This ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Morse Code" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Morse Code" (origins + background + history + development + what it consists of + methods to learn it + morse code today; amateurs), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Morse Code" (origins + background + history + development + what it consists of + methods to learn it + morse code today; amateurs) 14 Questions (with space for answers) 2 Essay Prompts (writing an essay on another invention which once had a primary imporance yet doesn't anymore; describing it and comparing it to Morse code + writing an essay on whether you would ever learn to use Morse code or not and why) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Morse Code" (origins + background + history + development + what it consists of + methods to learn it + morse code today; amateurs) is great for Intermediate English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Morse Code" (origins + background + history + development + what it consists of + methods to learn it + morse code today; amateurs) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Worksheets, Activity, Morse Code, Inventions, Technology
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage: Biotechnology (Docs)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions: Biotechnology (Docs) This very engaging science reading passage is about biotechnology and how living things can be used as tools to solve real-world problems . It explains how people use cells, bacteria, genes, plants, and other biological processes to create useful products and improve everyday life. The passage connects biotechnology to familiar examples such as bread, yogurt, vaccines, insulin, genetically modified crops, bioremediation, lab-grown meat, and biofuels. It also shows students how biotechnology can support medicine, agriculture, environmental cleanup, and a more sustainable future. This passage is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy by strengthening reading comprehension while sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. It blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content, helping students build background knowledge, understand key concepts, use evidence from the text, and explain scientific ideas clearly. This resource supports science classroom practice while also reinforcing important literacy skills such as main idea, vocabulary, comprehension, and summarizing. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks for The Passage: 10 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, science concepts, comparison, and real-world applications 10 True/False statements to check understanding and address common misconceptions 5 text-based short-answer questions that require students to explain important ideas from the passage 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense the central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Product Details Length: 7 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: Reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense-making by helping students read scientific explanations, connect evidence to key concepts, interpret real-world examples, and explain cause-and-effect relationships in science. Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets - Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets - Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teaching resource is a 3 page printable PDF movie guide for "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure" (2009 Animated Film based on the Peter Pan's character Tinker Bell) is designed to help English as a Second Language (ESL EFL TESOL) learners. This teaching resource can be ideal for post-movie activities and is ideal for Middle School and High School students , from 7th to 12th grade . This ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) Movie Guide Activity can be great for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an amazing teaching toolbox to use in ESL EFL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors around the World. Within this ESL EFL Movie Guide on "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure" (2009 Animated Film based on the Peter Pan's character Tinker Bell), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL TEFL) film activities: General Information – Students fill in key details about the film, including the director, genre, release year etc. Vocabulary Builder – An activity dedicated to new words and phrases , to improve ESL EFL students’ English vocabulary Character Analysis – Students describe the main characters, helping them practice descriptive language and comprehension . Movie Timeline Activity – Students arrange scenes in chronological order to enhance their understanding of the storyline . Favorite Scene Reflection – A writing activity where students describe and explain their favorite moments from the film . Movie Review Writing – Learners express their opinions in a structured review, improving their evaluative writing skills . Creative Writing Activity – Students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, deepening their connection with the storyline. This "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure" (2009 Animated Film based on the Peter Pan's character Tinker Bell) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate advanced ESL students. ESL with Alan is an amazing Teaching Resources Store which aims to support English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL TEFOL) Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the globe (be it online or offline) to achieve their students' learning objectives while creating an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always
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ESL Novel Study - Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie
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ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie This ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teaching resource is a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (2 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on the novel "Murder on the Orient Express" (Novel by British author Agatha Christie). This Novel Study worksheets on "Murder on the Orient Express" (Novel by British author Agatha Christie) is tailored for middle and high school ESL students (7th–12th grade) and provide a variety of thought-provoking and language-building activities. Whether you're teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or in a TESOL context, this resource is classroom-ready and easy to use. Within this ESL Novel Study on "Murder on the Orient Express" (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teachers can find the following activities: General information activity (author, genre, publishing date) Vocabulary building section – new words from the novel 1 Story timeline Personal reflection on a favorite chapter Student novel review and rating Creative writing task : pretending being a character you personally liked and writing 3 diary pages for 3 scenes as if you were this character This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Novel Study Activity Worksheets on the "Murder on the Orient Express" (Novel by British author Agatha Christie) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Novel (middle school and High School Students) ESL with Alan is a high-quality ESL teaching resources that inspire both teachers and students. Our goal is to make learning English fun, interactive, and meaningful. Discover more English Second or Foreign Language activities by visiting our store – because learning English should always be fun! If you want to browse more of my English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 2 Sample: Fats (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 2 Sample Overview Engaging nonfiction articles, each with a collection of different activities included. Articles are written for the modern classroom and topics are designed to promote enthusiasm from each student. Each lesson contains a mixed questions section to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 3.Fats: What are trans fats? Learn all about them in this lesson. Word Version This is the Word editable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 2/3 Links Fiction Set 1 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Food Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 6 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 7 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Technology Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Nutrition Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 2-3 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of fivecomprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Three of the questions will be MCQs and two will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 2-3 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Additional File One lesson will have an additional file. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Nim's Island"
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Nim's Island" This ESL teaching resource is a 3-page printable PDF movie guide for "Nim's Island" (2008 adventure film set in the Pacific Ocean) designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. This resource can be great for post-movie activities and is ideal for Middle School and High School students , ranging from 7th to 12th grade . It's a versatile tool suitable for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an excellent choice to use in ESL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors worldwide. Within this ESL Movie Guide on "Nim's Island" (2008 adventure film set in the Pacific Ocean), there are included the following film related activities: General Movie Information – Students fill in key details about the film, including the director, genre, and plot summary . Vocabulary Builder – A dedicated section for noting new words and phrases , expanding students’ English lexicon. Character Analysis – Students describe the main characters, helping them practice descriptive language and comprehension . Movie Timeline Activity – Students arrange scenes in chronological order to improve their understanding of the storyline . Favorite Scene Reflection – A fun writing exercise where students describe and explain their favorite moments from the film . Movie Review Writing – Learners express their opinions in a structured review, enhancing their persuasive and evaluative writing skills . Creative Writing Exercise – Students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, deepening their connection with the storyline. This "Nim's Island" (2008 adventure film set in the Pacific Ocean) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate advanced ESL learners. Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resources Store whose aim is to help English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the world (be it online or offline) to achieve their teaching objectives while creating an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always If you want to browse more of my ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
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ESL Novel Study - The Valley of Fear - Arthur Conan Doyle
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ESL Novel Study - The Valley of Fear - Arthur Conan Doyle - Sherlock Holmes This ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teaching resource is a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (2 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on the Detective Story novel "The Valley of Fear - Sherlock Holmes" (Arthur Conan Doyle). This Novel Study worksheets on "The Valley of Fear - Sherlcok Holmes" (Arthur Conan Doyle) is tailored for middle and high school ESL students (7th–12th grade) and provide a variety of thought-provoking and language-building activities. Whether you're teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or in a TESOL context, this resource is classroom-ready and easy to use. Within this ESL Novel Study on "The Valley of Fear - Sherlock Holmes" (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teachers can find the following activities: General information activity (author, genre, publishing date) Vocabulary building section – new words from the novel 1 Story timeline Personal reflection on a favorite chapter Student novel review and rating Creative writing task : pretending being a character you personally liked and writing 3 diary pages for 3 scenes as if you were this character This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Novel Study Activity Worksheets on the "The Valley of Fear - Sherlock Holmes" (Detective Story) by British author Arthur Conan Doyle (2 PDF Printable pages; worksheets) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Novel (middle school and High School Students) ESL with Alan is a high-quality ESL teaching resources that inspire both teachers and students. Our goal is to make learning English fun, interactive, and meaningful. Discover more English Second or Foreign Language activities by visiting our store – because learning English should always be fun! If you want to browse more of my English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets - Frida
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets - Frida - Mexican Surrealist Artist This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL) teaching resource is a 3 page printable PDF movie guide for " Frida " (2002 Biographical Film based on Mexican Surrealist Artist Frida Kahlo) is designed to help English as a Second Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL) learners. This teaching resource can be ideal for post movie activities and is ideal for Middle School and High School students , from 7th to 12th grade . This ESL - EFL - TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) Movie Guide Activity can be great for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an amazing teaching toolbox to use in ESL - EFL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors around the World. Within this ESL EFL Movie Guide on " Frida " (2002 Biographical Film based on Mexican Surrealist Artist Frida Kahlo) ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) film activities: General Information – Students fill in key details about the film, including the director, genre, release year etc. Vocabulary Builder – An activity dedicated to new words and phrases , to improve ESL EFL students’ English vocabulary Character Analysis – Students describe the main characters, helping them practice descriptive language and comprehension . Movie Timeline Activity – Students arrange scenes in chronological order to enhance their understanding of the storyline . Favorite Scene Reflection – A writing activity where students describe and explain their favorite moments from the film . Movie Review Writing – Learners express their opinions in a structured review, improving their evaluative writing skills . Creative Writing Activity – Students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, deepening their connection with the storyline. This " Frida " (2002 Biographical Film based on Mexican Surrealist Artist Frida Kahlo) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate advanced ESL students. ESL with Alan is an amazing Teaching Resources Store which aims to support English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFOL) Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the globe (be it online or offline) to achieve their students' learning objectives while creating an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always
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Tea Customs: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Sociology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Tea Customs: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (PDF) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about Tea Drinking Customs The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource: Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collection Links: 1. Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 3. The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 5. Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 6. Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 7. Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 9. Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 11. Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 12. Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 13. Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details: Length: 4 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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Saving Electricity Campaign: Social Studies Reading Passage (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Sociology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Saving Electricity Campaign: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (PDF) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about Saving Electricity Campaign. The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource: Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collection Links: 1. Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 3. The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 5. Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 6. Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 7. Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 9. Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 11. Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 12. Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 13. Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details: Length: 5 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Social Studies, Sociology
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Birthday Parties
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Birthday Parties This ESL EFL Teaching Resource on "Birthday Parties" (3 PDF Worksheets Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to improve Language skills in English. Ideal students for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens) . Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "Birthday Parties" (origins, background and evolution + interviews on birthday parties; why people like them and their expectations). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. Intermediate English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) learners are suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Birthday Parties" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) In this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Birthday Parties" (origins, background and evolution + interviews on birthday parties; why people like them and their expectations), the following ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) activities are included: 1 text on "Birthday Parties" (origins, background and evolution + interviews on birthday parties; why people like them and their expectations) 20 Comprehension Questions related to the previous text on "Birthday Parties" (with related space where students can answer to this text's comprehension questions) 3 essay prompts for a writing activity on "Birthday Parties" (writing an essay on your own personal opinion on birthday parties + writing an essay on a birthday party they have celebrated or attended + writing an essay on their dream birthday party) This ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity (essay prompts) on "Birthday Parties" (origins, background and evolution + interviews on birthday parties; why people like them and their expectations) is great for Intermediate English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL - TESOL - TEFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Birthday Parties" (origins, background and evolution + interviews on birthday parties; why people like them and their expectations) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is a teaching resources store that aims to provide high quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teachers, tutors and educators. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to find more ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay - San Carlos de Bariloche
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Winter, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter This ESL EFL Teaching Resource on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (3 PDF Worksheets Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to improve Language skills in English. Ideal students for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens) . Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL TEFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (origins, background and history + attractions + activities + food + legacy of this winter attraction in the Andes; South America). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. Intermediate English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL TEFL) learners are suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) In this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (origins, background and history + attractions + activities + food + legacy of this winter attraction in the Andes; South America), the following ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) activities are included: 1 text on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (origins, background and history + attractions + activities + food + legacy of this winter attraction in the Andes; South America) 20 Comprehension Questions related to the previous text (with related space where students can answer to this text's comprehension questions) 2 essay prompts for a writing activity on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (writing an essay on another winter attraction; describing it and comparing it to San Carlos de Bariloche + pretending to spend a week in San Carlos de Bariloche and writing each day a page of diary of your imaginary experience) This ESL EFL TESOL TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource can be more than ideal for Winter School Activities This ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (origins, background and history + attractions + activities + food + legacy of this winter attraction in the Andes; South America) is great for Intermediate English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL - TESOL - TEFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina - Andes - Winter" (origins, background and history + attractions + activities + food + legacy of this winter attraction in the Andes; South America) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is a Educational materials store that aims to provide high quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teachers, tutors and educators. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to find more ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Worksheets, Argentina, Patagonia, Andes, Winter
The Fur Debate: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Sociology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
The Fur Debate: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (PDF) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about The Fur Debate. The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource: Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collection Links: 1. Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 3. The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 5. Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 6. Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 7. Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 9. Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 11. Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 12. Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 13. Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details: Length: 5 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author Middle & High School - CORED Education
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Social Studies, Sociology