A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into three reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions and a word search.
This extensive unit features a reading comprehension, vocabulary work, math word problems, and creative writing prompts, all on the topic of silkworms.
On June 19th, 1865, the last of the slaves were freed in Texas. Juneteenth is still celebrated today. Learn more about the day with this fact-filled nonfiction reading comprehension selection. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written responses..
This one page article is a reading comprehension activity that explains the origins of Flag Day. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written responses.
Two fact-filled and easy-to-understand reading comprehensions, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts.
Terrance is frightened. A hurricane is headed directly towards him! Students can learn about this weather phenomenon along with Terrance in this fact-filled story, and then review their knowledge with comprehension questions.
A reading comprehension explaining briefly the difference between the federal and state holidays. This includes very short biographies of Washington and Lincoln.
This biography of the first person to photograph single snow crystals works well in conjunction with science lessons or as a "stand alone" reading comprehension.
*Bentley's photographs are in the public domain and can be found in many places for free.
A child is transported into a candy world, having fun...and getting homesick. This reading comprehension captures student imaginations. The lesson continues with vocabulary development, parts of speech work, and more.
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.
A reading comprehension describes some of the opening ceremony for the 2000 Olympics in Australia; this has directions and space for students to revise the document for the opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympics.