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| Comprehensions: Race to the Moon (upper elem/middle) |
A series of reading comprehensions, designed to introduce the history of space travel. |
| Comprehension: Roanoke Colony (elem/upper elem) |
A factual reading comprehension on the historical mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke. |
| Comprehension: Canadian Lynx (upper elem/middle) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this interesting "big cat" |
| Biography: Noah Webster (upper elem/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the American educator. |
| Comprehension: Al-Hegira (elem/upper elem) |
The first day of the Islamic calendar is January 10th in 2008. |
| Comprehension: All About Fall (elem/upper elem) |
Celebrate the season with a reading comprehension, crossword puzzle, and more. |
| Comprehension: American Colonies under British Rule (upper elem) |
This reading comprehension is a great addition to lessons about the thirteen original colonies and the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. |
| Comprehension: Armadillos (upper elem/middle) |
An informative reading comprehension on the "armored" mammal. |
| Comprehension: Astronauts (upper elementary) |
An informational reading comprehension about astronauts. |
| Comprehension: Azerbaijan (upper elementary/ middle) |
This reading comprehension introduces some of the history and culture of this fascinating country. |
| Comprehension: Bicycle Rodeo (upper elementary) |
Read the bicycle rodeo poster and the bicycle safety tips, and answer the questions. |
| Comprehension: Bicycles (upper elem/middle) |
A brief history of the bicycle, including an overview of some new developments. Great comprehension questions! |
| Comprehension: Blue Jays (elementary) |
Interested in blue jays? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Blue Jays (middle school) |
Interested in blue jays? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Boxing Day (upper elem) |
Boxing Day is December 26th. Learn about the traditional English holiday with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Bridges (upper elem/middle) |
Introduces four basic bridge types, and compares them. A great reading comprehension to go along with a construction unit. Have students build their own bridges to show what they've learned! |
| Comprehension: Brooklyn Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
One of the most famous bridges in the U.S. is presented in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Camels (upper elem/middle) |
Do you know the difference between a dromedary and a Bactrian? Which one has two humps? Your students will know this and more after this thorough reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Canterbury Cathedral (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension on one of the world's most famous cathedrals. |
| Comprehension: Cardinals (middle school) |
Interested in cardinals? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Cardinals (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about these interesting birds. |
| Comprehension: Chanukah (elem/upper elem) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this winter holiday; this comprehension explains many of the holiday traditions. It also explains why there are so many different ways to spell Hanukkah! |
| Comprehension: Cheetah (upper elementary) |
This cat is the fastest animal in the world! Learn more with this two page reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Chickadees (elementary) |
Interested in chickadees? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Chickadees (middle school) |
Interested in chickadees? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Chivalry (upper elem/middle) |
What is chivalry? What is its modern-day equivalent? Answer these questions and more with this history-based reading comprehension. Also contains essay and poetry writing prompts. |
| Comprehension: Czech Easter (upper elem/ middle) |
Describes a traditional Czech Easter. |
| Comprehension: Diwali (upper elem/ middle) |
This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of Diwali through the eyes of an Indian girl. |
| Comprehension: Earth Day (elem/upper elem) |
"Do your part!" A story of things children can do in order to participate in Earth Day. Does not include questions. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island (full set) |
All six of our Ellis Island reading comprehensions, tracing the history of Ellis Island, are here in one easy download. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 2 - Gateway to the U.S. |
This fact-filled reading comprehension describes the function of Ellis Island as an immigration station from 1892 – 1954. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 3 - The Immigrant Experience- Arrival |
This fact-filled reading comprehension describes the immigration experience for new arrivals at Ellis Island. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 4 - The Immigrant Experience- Why? |
Why did immigrants come to the United States? This factual comprehension explains some of the many reasons. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 5 - World War II to now |
This factual reading comprehension describes the end of Ellis Island as an immigration station, and its rebirth as American landmark. |
| Comprehension: Ellis Island 6 - The Name Change Myth |
"His name was changed at Ellis Island"... or was it? Learn the truth with this factual reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Flag Day (upper elem/ middle) |
The origins of Flag Day and some basic rules for flag treatment are included in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Georgia (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country at the base of the Caucasus Mountains. |
| Comprehension: Giant Pandas (elementary/upper elementary) |
Reading comprehension about this endangered species. |
| Comprehension: Gingerbread People (elem/upper elem) |
Practice reading and understanding a recipe. |
| Comprehension: Go Climb a Rock! (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension contains introductory information about the increasingly popular sport of rock climbing. |
| Comprehension: Golf (upper elem/ middle) |
An introduction to the vocabulary and rules of golf, with a writing prompt. |
| Comprehension: Grizzly Bear (upper elementary) |
Learn the grizzly facts about these powerful omnivores with this three page reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Groundhog Day |
Explains the possible origins and some beliefs about this February 2nd holiday. |
| Comprehension: Halloween History (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension traces the origins, from Celts, Romans, and early Christians, of some Halloween traditions. |
| Comprehension: Hibernation (elem/upper elem) |
This informative reading comprehension explains the hows and whys of hibernation. Includes a fun "missing letter" review. |
| Comprehension: Hispanic Heritage Month (elem/ upper elem) |
September 15th- October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. Learn more with this brief but informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Honeybees (elementary) |
What's a honey stomach? How does nectar turn into honey? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Horses (upper elem/ middle) |
Reading comprehension on riding and caring for horses. |
| Comprehension: Hurricane Safety (upper elem) |
What is the best thing that you can do if a hurricane is approaching? Learn about hurricane safety with this informative reading comprehension lesson. |
| Comprehension: Hurricanes (upper elementary) |
Learn about hurricanes with this fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Ice Skating (elementary) |
A reading comprehension on the types of ice skating and a brief history. |
| Comprehension: Insects are Amazing (elementary) |
Three reading comprehensions on insect life cycle and habitat, short writing prompts, and word problems. |
| Comprehension: Invention - Thigh Pack |
The story of Kelly Reinhart's invention. |
| Comprehension: Invention of Crayons (elem/ upper elem) |
This very short reading comprehension tells the story of the invention of crayons. |
| Comprehension: Jellyfish (upper elementary/ middle) |
A reading comprehension about the stinging sea "bells". |
| Comprehension: Know the Nose (elem/ upper elem) |
How many different smells can a human nose distinguish? This reading comprehension tells you! |
| Comprehension: Koalas (elementary) |
A short reading comprehension about these interesting Australian animals. |
| Comprehension: Labor Day (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the September holiday. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Big Ben (upper elem/middle) |
Heard for a distance of nine miles, the chimes of Big Ben are an integral part of this London landmark. Learn all about Big Ben with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - Stonehenge (upper elem/middle) |
Over a million visitors annually are amazed by this ancient monument in Wiltshire, England. Informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Landmark - The Eiffel Tower (upper elem/middle) |
How tall is the Eiffel Tower? Learn the answer to this question and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Grand Canyon (elementary/ upper elementary) |
Learn about the Grand Canyon with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Landmarks - Machu Picchu (upper elem) |
A reading comprehension on the ancient Incan city. |
| Comprehension: Mackinac Island (elem/upper elem) |
A reading comprehension about the history and culture of Michigan's popular car-free island. |
| Comprehension: Making Inferences (elem/upper elem) |
Read the short story about early American education, and make inferences based on context clues. |
| Comprehension: Mardi Gras (middle school) |
A reading comprehension about this festive season. |
| Comprehension: Mermaids (elementary/upper elementary) |
A factual reading comprehension, plus contextual adjective use and spelling practice. |
| Comprehension: Meteorologist (elem) |
Reading comprehension and word search. |
| Comprehension: Mikulas Day (elem/upper elem) |
This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of the December holiday of St. Mikulas through the eyes of a Czech boy. |
| Comprehension: Mount Kilimanjaro (upper elem/middle) |
A fact filled reading comprehension about Africa's tallest peak. |
| Comprehension: Mountain Goats (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension with short answer questions. |
| Comprehension: Mountains (elementary) |
An informative reading comprehension on mountain ranges around the world. |
| Comprehension: New Year's Eve (upper elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting story about the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: Newts (upper elementary/middle) |
What's a red eft? How are frogs and newts different? Learn these answers and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Nike, Inc. (upper elem) |
An informative reading comprehension about a successful business. |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Nurse (upper elem/ middle) |
This fact-filled (first-person) reading comprehension presents many of the challenges and rewards of nursing. |
| Comprehension: Occupation - Paramedics (elementary) |
Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers. |
| Comprehension: Olympic Moments - Pair Skaters (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about the winning 2002 Utah winter Olympics pair skaters. |
| Comprehension: Ostriches (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension, describing the habitats, origins, and habits of these famous flightless birds. |
| Comprehension: Pandas (upper elementary) |
Are pandas really bears? Where do they live in the world? Answer these questions and more with this reading comprehension on red pandas and giant pandas. |
| Comprehension: Passover (upper elem/ middle school) |
A reading comprehension about the holiday. Passover starts April 9 in 2009. |
| Comprehension: Peanuts and George Washington Carver (upper elem) |
This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it. |
| Comprehension: Pencils (upper elementary/middle) |
Why are they yellow? Are they really filled with lead? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Photosynthesis (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension thoroughly explains the process of photosynthesis. |
| Comprehension: Pirates! featuring Blackbeard (elementary) |
This reading comprehension, part of our Pirates unit, tells the story of one of the world's most famous pirates. Ever wonder why Edward Teach was called Blackbeard? Find out with this informative lesson. |
| Comprehension: Popcorn (upper elem) |
One page factual reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Presidents' Day (elem/upper elem) |
A reading comprehension explaining briefly the difference between the federal and state holidays. This includes very short biographies of Washington and Lincoln. |
| Comprehension: Pumpkin Pie (upper elementary) |
Practice reading and understanding a recipe. |
| Comprehension: Pumpkins (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about pumpkins. |
| Comprehension: Queen Ant (upper elem/middle) |
A fun fact reading comprehension, word building and more. You'll never look at this "royalty" in the same way again! |
| Comprehension: Ramadan (upper elem/ middle) |
A short fact-filled reading comprehension explains some of the traditions of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. Ramadan falls in September in 2008. |
| Comprehension: Reading for Details (upper elem) |
Read the story and answer the questions. |
| Comprehension: Reindeer (upper elem/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about reindeer- they don't really pull Santa's sleigh! |
| Comprehension: Renewable Energy (upper elementary/ middle) |
Solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, and biomass energy. |
| Comprehension: Rhinoceros (elem/upper elem) |
A short reading comprehension about this endangered animal. |
| Comprehension: Sea Turtles (upper elementary/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle. |
| Comprehension: Sharks (upper elem/middle) |
Do you know... how big the biggest shark is? when sharks first existed on Earth? where sharks can be found? Learn about these fabulous fish with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Solstice and Equinox (upper elementary) |
This reading comprehension explains the difference between solstice and equinox, as well as introducing some summer solstice traditions. A timely lesson! |
| Comprehension: Spelunkers (upper elem) |
"Nothing excites them more than trekking through a mysterious labyrinth of underground chambers and tunnels." This reading comprehension introduces spelunkers, speleologists, and their shared fascination with caves. |
| Comprehension: Spiders (elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders. |
| Comprehension: Spiders (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders. |
| Comprehension: Spiders and Insects (elementary) |
Part of our insect series, this reading comprehension is a fun way to learn about "web-spinners"--which aren't really insects at all! Use alone or in conjunction with the new Did You Know? cards. |
| Comprehension: Sports - Soccer World Cup (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension tracing the history of World Cup soccer from its beginnings in 1904. |
| Comprehension: St. Patrick's Day (elementary) |
A brief history of St. Patrick, and an introduction to leprechauns. |
| Comprehension: Submarines (upper elementary/ middle) |
From leather-encased boat to nuclear submarine, this reading comprehension covers the nearly 400-year history of this well-known vessel. |
| Comprehension: Teeth (upper elem/middle) |
What is the difference between enamel and dentine? How can you tell a molar from an incisor? What are they for? Learn these answers and more with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Texas (upper elementary/ middle) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An introduction to the state... and great testing practice! |
| Comprehension: The Day the Falls Stood Still (elementary) |
World-famous landmark Niagara Falls froze to a trickle in 1848. A short reading comprehension tells the story. |
| Comprehension: The Holocaust (upper elem/ middle) |
Three pages explore the Holocaust; reading comprehension questions range from multiple choice to short essay and include creating a timeline to track events related to the Holocaust from the end of World War I to the end of the second World War. January 27th is Holocaust Memorial Day. |
| Comprehension: The Pinata (upper elementary) |
An informational reading comprehension about the pinata. Full of facts and vocabulary. |
| Comprehension: Tornado Safety (upper elementary) |
"The best defense against a tornado is being prepared..." Learn about tornados with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Tornadoes (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Tower Bridge (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on one of London's famous bridges, with questions to really test detailed reading abilities. |
| Comprehension: Trees (upper elementary/middle) |
Reading comprehension, short essay prompt, drawing, and more, all on the topic of the importance of trees. |
| Comprehension: Turkey (upper elementary) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension, word search, Venn diagram, and more, to help students learn about turkeys. Great at Thanksgiving; good any time of the year. |
| Comprehension: Turkey (upper elementary/ middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country that is both in Asia and Europe. |
| Comprehension: Types of Trees (elem/ upper elem) |
This reading comprehension introduces coniferous, deciduous, and tropical trees. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Lincoln Memorial (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled comprehension about the Lincoln Memorial. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Mount Rushmore (elementary) |
Reading comprehension about one of America's most famous landmarks, Mt. Rushmore. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Washington Monument (upper elementary) |
Learn about a famous American landmark with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday. |
| Comprehension: Using an Index (upper elem) |
Read the index page and answer the questions. |
| Comprehension: Water Bugs (upper elementary) |
Learn about pond skaters, water boatmen, back swimmers, and more with this informative reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Watermelon (elem/upper elem) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about this beloved summer treat. |
| Comprehension: Whales (elementary) |
Informative reading comprehension about the world's largest mammal. |
| Comprehension: Whales (upper elem/middle) |
What is the difference between a baleen and a toothed whale? Why do whales breach? What is special about whale songs? Find out with this super-sized reading comprehension, which includes a form for students to do their own whale research. |
| Comprehension: What Is Poison Ivy? |
Learn about this irritating plant. |
| Comprehension: Winter Solstice (upper elementary) |
This fact filled reading comprehension presents the solstice celebration as a cross-cultural observance of the beginning of winter. |
| Comprehension: Women in the 1920s (upper/middle) |
This reading comprehension serves as a brief introduction to the role women played in the "Roaring Twenties" in the Unitd States. |
| Comprehension: Women in the Civil War (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension about women who played important roles in the Civil War. |
| Comprehensions: American Symbols (elem) |
The abcteach comprehensions for U.S. symbols (the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the Flag, and the Great Seal), including thoughtful writing prompts, are gathered into one easy download. |
| Experiments: Crystals (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension on the formation and types of crystals is followed by SEVEN great crystal experiments for home or the classroom, using everyday materials. |
| Fiction: Ski Trip (elementary) |
This short reading comprehension stresses inference skills. |
| Folktale: Why Grandfather Has No Tail (upper elem) |
The complete text of Thorton Burgess' por quoi tale is included, with vocabulary and comprehension questions, as well as a page for charting the true life cycle of a frog. |
| Olympic Opening Ceremony- Australia |
An introduction to the traditions of the Opening Olympics Ceremony as they were observed in Australia in 2000. |
| Recipe Comprehension: Chinese Dumplings (upper elementary) |
A recipe for Chinese dumplings, written first as a story, then as a standard recipe. Includes a sequencing activity. |
| Research Form: Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
Use this form and information on a web page to help students research the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Can be used to make a classroom "Memorial Wall". |
| Unit: Lions (elementary/ upper elementary) |
Reading comprehension questions (multiple choice and true/false), math, word fun, and more - all related to the topic of these "great cats"! |
| Unit: The Human Heart (upper elementary) |
A reading comprehension, a vocabulary list, and a diagram (labeled and unlabeled) are used in this thorough mini-unit on the human heart. |
| Worksheet: Using a Table of Contents |
Explains how to use a table of contents, then checks understanding by asking questions about a specific table of contents. |
| Biography: Colin Powell (middle school) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Biography: Condoleezza Rice (middle school) |
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| Biography: Gutenberg (upper elementary) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Biography: Harriet Beecher Stowe (elem) |
A biography of the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. |
| Biography: Jackie Robinson (upper elem/ middle) |
Biography of the famous baseball hero. |
| Biography: Michael Jordan (middle school) |
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| Biography: Oprah Winfrey (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the American celebrity. |
| Biography: Thomas Jefferson (upper elem/middle school) |
A fact-filled three-page look at the author of the Declaration of Independence, with multiple choice questions and an essay question. |
| Biography: Vonetta Flowers (upper elementary/ middle) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Unit: Conflict! A Constant Struggle (middle) |
This super-sized reading and writing unit introduces the basic categories of literary conflict (man vs. nature, etc.) and presents two summarized stories for students to analyze in terms of internal/external conflict. The unit incorporates vocabulary, critical thinking, and research. |
| Comprehension: Immune System (upper elem/middle) |
Three reading comprehensions (Your Immune System, Immune System Disease, Keeping Your Immune System Healthy) clearly and simply explain how the immune system works and how to keep it working. |
| Comprehension: Cathedral State Park (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest. |
| Comprehension: Skeletal System (upper elem/middle) |
Three reading comprehensions (Your Skeleton, Diseases of the Skeleton, Take Care of Your Skeleton) clearly and simply explain how the skeletal system works and how to keep it working. |
| Comprehension: Sherwood Forest (upper elem/middle) |
This reading comprehension presents some facts about the home of the legendary Robin Hood. |
| Comprehension: Black Bears (elem) |
Simple factual information about American black bears, followed by comprehension questions. |
| Comprehension: American Black Bear (upper elem/middle) |
Fact-filled reading comprehension about the American black bear. |
| Comprehension: Ecuador (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| Comprehension: Peru (elementary) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| Comprehension: Freshwater Biome (upper elem/middle) |
Informative science reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Peru (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country. |
| Comprehension: Ecology (upper elem/middle) |
Informative science-based reading comprehension. |
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