ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
ESL reading-comprehension and writing practice built around an informational passage about the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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ESL reading-comprehension and writing practice built around an informational passage about the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about asado, the Argentine barbecue tradition to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and essay-writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage about the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal-opinion/comparative essay writing skills.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and essay-writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage about the history and cultural impact of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal-opinion/comparative essay writing skills.
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).
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and essay-writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage about Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal-opinion/comparative essay writing skills.
Build Grade 10 financial literacy through a year-long sequence of 180 daily nonfiction reading passages combining economics/personal-finance content with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and analytical writing practice.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice for teen/young-adult English learners, built around a 3-page informational essay about Platform 9 3/4 from the Harry Potter series (its role in the books, J.K. Rowling's inspiration, and the real-life King's Cross Station tourist attraction).
A post-reading novel-study worksheet for ESL/EFL students who have read the Goosebumps novel "Werewolf Skin" (R.L. Stine), used to record vocabulary, reflect on the story, and practise creative writing.
A post-reading novel-study worksheet for ESL/EFL students who have read the Goosebumps novel "You Can't Scare Me!" (R.L. Stine), used to record vocabulary, reflect on the story, and practise creative writing.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and essay-writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage about paranormal phenomena (ghost hunting, cryptozoology, telepathy, ufology), used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal-opinion/comparative essay writing skills.
Prepare Grade 11 students for financial independence through a year-long sequence of 180 daily nonfiction passages on practical personal-finance topics (e.g. what money is, needs vs. wants) paired with vocabulary, comprehension, and writing practice.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and essay-writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage about the history of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, anime, and trading card franchise, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal-opinion/comparative essay writing skills.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the history, design, and psychology of escape rooms, paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary/definition work, true/false reasoning, and personal-opinion/comparison essay prompts.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and essay-writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage about the history and appeal of role-playing games (tabletop, LARP, and video game RPGs), used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal-opinion/comparative essay writing skills.
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/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction biographical passage about fashion icon Iris Apfel (her career in textiles/interior design and her personal style philosophy), paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary work, true/false reasoning, and personal-opinion/comparison essay prompts about fashion and self-expression.
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/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet for teen/adult English learners, using a short nonfiction-style article about zapiekanka, a Polish street food to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and essay-writing skills.
ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the history, structure, and daily life of Eton College in England, paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary work, true/false reasoning, and personal-opinion/comparison essay prompts about elite education.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and essay-writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage about the Nazca Lines geoglyphs of Peru, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal-opinion/comparative essay writing skills.
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/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/EFL reading comprehension and writing practice built around a nonfiction passage about the traditional Icelandic fermented-shark dish Hakarl (its history, preparation process, and cultural role), paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary work, multiple true/false reasoning items, and personal-opinion/comparison essay prompts about unusual foods.