82
Informational
= Preview Document
= Member Document
-
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.
-
A set of three activities created with abctools from vocabulary related to the reading comprehension text, Sybil Ludington. Includes word search, crossword puzzle and word unscramble activity.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about pumpkins.
-
Students read a typical Valentine's invitation and then answer questions to test their comprehension. A good life skills lesson.
-
Five short reading comprehensions about the first "First Lady".
-
A reading comprehension about the history and culture of Michigan's popular car-free island.
-
What's a blind spot? Why do some people wear glasses? Find out these answers and more with this reading comprehension.
-
A brief history of St. Patrick, and an introduction to leprechauns.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Queens.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Staten Island.
-
A reading comprehension and worksheet on how the way the words look in a book is a kind of art.
-
Students read the factual information about Wat Phra Kaew and answer the multiple choice questions. They then present ideas about the creation of a similar landmark for their town.
-
A two page reading comp on the history of the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts and its role in American history. Multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A brief reading comprehension selection about the origins of Plymouth Rock and its place in American history. It is followed by multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A two page biography of the Father of Geometry, Greek Mathematician, Euclid. Includes a page of multiple choice and short answer questions and answer key.
-
Read the article about some duties police officers perform, and then write about which duty is the most important.
-
World-famous landmark Niagara Falls froze to a trickle in 1848. A short reading comprehension tells the story.
-
A reading comprehension/ biography of the 264th pope.
-
This extensive unit features a reading comprehension, vocabulary work, math word problems, and creative writing prompts, all on the topic of silkworms.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Manhattan.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of the Bronx.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension on the North American marsupial.
-
A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest.
-
Factual reading comprehension briefly explains the system of leap year. Includes a word search with vocabulary from the story.
-
A brief history of PEZ candies, followed by 5 multiple choice questions, and 5 questions requiring brief written responses.
-
The twins find that they have more than a love of animals and photography to share after a trip to South Africa. Includes information on the endangered African mammals, the Elephants and the Cheetah.
-
A two page reading comprehension article about the 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William of Wales. Includes short answer questions, vocabulary list, a word search puzzle in shape of a castle and missing letter activity decorated with the flags of the UK and Wales.
-
A two page reading comprehension text on the topic of the cost of World War I. Includes multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
Learn about Valentine's Day with this reading comprehension lesson.
-
Interested in cardinals? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
-
Interested in chickadees? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
-
A reading comprehension explaining briefly the difference between the federal and state holidays. This includes very short biographies of Washington and Lincoln.
-
Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and fungi.
-
A one page reading comprehension text explaining the British Monarchy with a set of multiple choice and a set of short answer questions, as well as a word search puzzle of related vocabulary.
-
A two page text on how the countries participating in World War I became involved. Includes a page of multiple choice and a page of short answer questions.
-
A two page reading comprehension text covering the events of September 11, 2001 and the U. S. response, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A two page text describing the causes of WWI with multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A one page biography of U.S. women's soccer player, Mia Hamm with multiple choice and short answer questions, plus a writing prompt.
-
A two page text of an overview of modern London and its history, plus a spotlight of the city's unique transportation system. Includes a set of multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about these interesting birds.
-
Reading comprehension about different types of webs.
-
A reading comprehension on the life of "Ambassador Satch".
-
Reading comprehensions on Saudi Arabia's geography, culture, and animals.
-
A 1 page reading comprehension selection, "Streetcars and Trams" is a non-fiction informational article. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
-
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
-
Very simple reading comprehension about artists.
-
A factual reading comprehension about the South American country.
-
A one page comp on the health value of composting with comps questions, matching, and word search puzzle.
-
A ten page booklet illustrating the steps of making and using compost.
-
A three page text on the cultural and historical site, the Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, with four photos, a page of multiple choice and a page of short answer questions and an answer sheet.
-
A two page reading comprehension on the historic event that is the origin of the British holiday, Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night. Includes: short answer and multiple choice questions, a writing prompt, vocabulary list of related words, plus three abctool activities with vocabulary words.
-
reading comprehension
-
Informative reading comprehension about spiders.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the New York borough of Brooklyn.
-
A 1 page reading comprehension selection, "Ferries" is a non-fiction informational article. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
-
A 1 page reading selection is a simple and thorough introduction to steam engines. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
-
Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and mushrooms.
-
How can trees work as a shield? Learn about this use of trees in a reading comprehension.
-
Simple factual information about American black bears, followed by comprehension questions.
-
Students read the factual information about the Taj Mahal and answer the multiple choice questions. They then present ideas about the creation of a similar landmark for their town.
-
An informative page about this famous Supreme Court Justice is followed by multiple choice questions.
-
A two page history of skateboarding as a sport and the development of skateboards with multiple choice and short answer comprehension questions.
-
A two page illustrated reading comp on the history and uses of the Appalachian Trail with multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A one page biography of U. S. soccer player Mia Hamm, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A two page biography of internationally respected physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, with multiple choice and short answer question sets.
-
A very short reading comprehension about this holiday.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the Bill of Rights.
-
Reading comprehensions explain sunlight, lightning, light bulbs, electroluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, and bioluminescence, An informative unit for lower grades.
-
Very simple reading comprehension about corn.
-
Explains the importance of trees in the production of rain.
-
Biography of the legendary explorer, with comprehension questions.
-
A one page biography of female Chinese table tennis champion, Deng Yaping, who overcame a physical challenge. Multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A two page biography of German Astronomer, Johannes Kepler, with a page of multiple choice questions and a page of short answer questions.
-
A set of vocabulary building tools and activities of words related to the Scientific Method. Includes word list, spelling practice or definition worksheet, word search in the shape of a microscope and a word unscramble.
-
Reading comprehension about the sub-Antarctic rockhopper penguin.
-
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.
-
A factual reading comprehension about this popular cereal plant.
-
Six short reading comprehensions about the snake diet, snakeskin, poisonous snakes, and more.
-
This playful reading comprehension contains many interesting facts about this European insectivore. Bonus: word search.
-
A factual reading comprehension on the historical mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke.
-
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 1 page reading comprehension selection, "Trains" is a non-fiction informational article. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
-
A reading comprehension explaining simply what the color spectrum is and how it works.
-
A simple reading comprehension activity for primary students is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 3 questions that require brief written responses.
-
Very simple reading comprehension about painting.
-
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of power line safety.
-
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of outlet safety.
-
Simple reading comprehension about turtles.
-
One page reading comp about the nutrition of milk with comprehension questions, critical thinking activity, vocabulary word search .
-
Recipe for Tabouleh Salad, with short answer questions and primary writing lines. Use with abcteach.com Healthy Chefs' recipe review form.
-
A one page biography of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A two page text outline the history of Australia in the 20Th century, with multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
-
A two page description of the study of Physical Science with multiple choice and short answer and a writing prompt.
-
A two page account of the heroic ride of Sybil Ludington during the Revolutionary War, with multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and an illustration for coloring. Also, see abcteach's Sybil Ludington vocabulary activity set.
-
A two page explanation of the scientific method with multiple choice and short answer questions. abcteach The Scientific Method Vocabulary Set may be used with this reading comprehension.
-
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice!
-
A brief biography with reading comprehension questions.
-
A short reading comprehension selection about fires in the home is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions that require brief written responses.
-
Interested in blue penguins? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
-
A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into three reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions and a word search.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about the U.S. constitution. Constitution Day is September 17th.
-
Read the short article about temperate forests and answer the questions below.
-
A two page reading text on the conclusion of World War I, the final unit in a four part series on the history of the war. Includes pages of multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
Two pages of text explaining the costs of World War II. Part of abcteach's series of the history of World War II. Unit includes a set of multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions.
-
This reading comprehension concerns information about when school starts in several different countries.
-
A fact-filled introduction to the 16th president
-
A 1 page selection about the Grand Canyon, followed by 5 multiple choice comprehension questions and 4 questions requiring brief written responses.
-
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 one page realistic fiction reading comprehension piece about boats is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses. One of a series on modes of transportation.
-
A 1 page reading comprehension selection, "Helicopters" is a non-fiction informational article. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses. One of a series on modes of transportation.
-
A very simple reading comprehension about giant pandas.
-
Simple reading comprehension about owls.
-
Brief, informative piece about ducks, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions.
-
Learn about penguins with this informative reading comprehension.
-
Interested in blue jays? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
-
Welcome this beautiful summer flower with a reading comprehension, a word unscramble, and more.
-
An informative reading comprehension on mountain ranges around the world.
-
How many different smells can a human nose distinguish? This reading comprehension tells you!
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about New York City.
-
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
-
A very simple reading comprehension about camels.
-
A one page explanation of where we find science and an introduction to the abcteach series that looks at where we find science through sets of experiments. Includes vocabulary list and comprehension questions.
-
Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers.
-
A short reading comprehension about these interesting Australian animals.
-
A 1 page reading comprehension selection is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring brief written responses. One of a primary series on modes of transportation.
-
Three reading comprehensions (Your Respiratory System, Diseases of the Respiratory System, Take Care of your Respiratory System) clearly and simply explain how the respiratory system works and how to keep it working.
-
A ten page booklet for early readers illustrating the steps of creating and using compost.
-
A one page reading comprehension on the history and nutritional value of the potato, with completion questions, critical thinking exercises and a word search puzzle of related vocabulary.
-
A 1 page reading comprehension selection, "Johnny Appleseed" is biographical. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 4 questions requiring short written responses.
-
Very simple biography of the famous ballplayer.
-
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice!
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension selection about the Declaration of Independence is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written responses.
-
A reading comprehension on the famous dog sled race.
-
Two reading comprehensions (Your Immune System, Keeping Your Immune System Healthy) clearly and simply explain how the immune system works and how to keep it working.
-
In this creative unit, Katie gets a postcard from a pen pal in nearly every South American country. Each postcard contains a few facts about the country. This unit can be used in a variety of fun ways to introduce South America. Review questions include map labeling, comprehension questions, creative writing, and more.
-
A very simple reading comprehension about bats.
-
A very simple reading comprehension selection about chimpanzees is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 3 questions that require brief written responses.
-
Brief, informative piece about chickens, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions.
-
Very short reading comprehension about this community helper.
-
Practice reading and understanding a recipe.
-
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.
-
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..
-
A very simple reading comprehension about scarecrows.
-
A two page reading text on the how the countries participating in WWII became involved. Includes a set of multiple choice and a set of short answer questions.
-
Basic, informative reading comprehension about cows.
-
A reading comprehension to introduce early readers to these interesting arachnids.
-
A 1 page reading comprehension selection is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring a brief written response. One of a primary series on modes of transportation.
-
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
-
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of appliance safety.
-
A simple reading comprehension presents and reviews the rules of water and electric safety.
-
Brief, informative piece about cats, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions.
-
Brief, informative piece about horses, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions.
-
A two page illustrated biography of Paul Revere with multiple choice and short answer questions.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about scarecrows.
-
An informative page about this famous abolitionist is followed by 3 multiple choice questions, 1 short response question, and 3 short answer essay questions.
-
Read this comprehension on why reading is important.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about bees is reinforced with a word search, word problems, vocabulary development, a fun maze, and more! A great unit on nature's architects.
-
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
-
Simple reading comprehensions on light waves and on how they differ from sound waves, with an experiment to help aid understanding.
-
A very simple reading comprehension about dolphins.
-
A three page text describing the world wide political, social, economic, and technological changes resulting from World War II. This final unit in a three part series on the history of WWII, includes a set of multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions.
-
A fact-filled page about the White House, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension.
-
Factual reading comprehension about this interesting rain forest mammal.
-
A two page reading comprehension regarding the formation of the Southern Ocean, part of abcteach's series on world oceans. Unit includes a set of short answer and a set of multiple choice questions, plus a spelling list, crossword puzzle, word search and word unscramble.
-
A one page discussion of ways to keep hearts healthy, with multiple choice and short answer questions, plus a crossword puzzle and a word search.
-
Reading comprehension about this endangered species.
-
Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers.
-
This one page reading comprehension on the Pacific Ocean is part of the Oceans of the World series. Includes a labeled b/w world map; multiple choice, short answer and map skill questions; and answer key.
-
Reading comprehension for the Hindu holiday Diwali, Festival of Lights. Suited for elementary. Compare and Contrast chart included. Common Core: ELA RI.39, ELA RI2.9
-
A one page nonfiction reading comprehension selection is an introduction to horses. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions, 4 questions that require brief written responses, a short writing prompt, and an additional page for coloring.
-
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.
-
A simple reading comprehension about whales.
-
An easy fiction paragraph on a student's school, which includes on the same page a school house to color and five questions.
-
An easy one page article about this historic landmark includes an illustration for coloring and is followed by 3 questions that require brief written responses.
-
A short factual reading comprehension about this rain forest dweller.
-
Two page directions for starting plants from seeds with content and functional comprehension questions and vocabulary word search puzzle.
-
A one paragraph easy reading text on the topic of riding the bus with 5 questions and a school bus to color.
-
A fact-filled page about the Statue of Liberty, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
-
A fact-filled reading comprehension about boa constrictors, including information on habitat and eating habits.
-
Introduces the basic needs of all animals, followed by comprehension questions.
-
A one paragraph easy reading comprehension about Friday night football. On the same page, three multipe choice questions are included with a football to color.
-
Three reading comprehensions on insect life cycle and habitat, short writing prompts, and word problems.
-
A reading comprehension about magnets.
-
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 two page biography of U.S. Olympic and NBA athlete LeBron James. Includes a set of multiple choice and a set of short answer questions.
-
"Fish are animals that live in water and breathe using gills." A factual reading comprehension.
-
Two page directions for starting plants from seeds with content and functional comprehension questions and vocabulary word search.
-
Who was Aesop? This unit introduces the fabulous fabulist. Includes reading comprehension questions, a word search, and a fun "match the moral" activity.Common Core: RL.3.2
-
One page numbered text explains how a tornado forms, part of abcteach's primary investigative series, "How, What, Why?" Includes three questions and both a primary and an elementary level spelling list.
-
Two page reading comprehension on how to plant and care for a vegetable garden with reading comp, discussion, short response-functional text questions, and vocabulary word search. Use with Healthy Gardeners Club forms.
-
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. Toucan facts and great testing practice!
-
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An informative reading comprehension and great testing practice!
-
Four fact-filled reading comprehensions about plants: how they grow, the parts of a plant, the need for water, the need for sunlight. Includes a short review quiz.
-
This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for second grade informational text; Key ideas and Details. The emphasis is on key details and questioning. Students are to ask who, what, where, when why and how questions. Students are also asked to link important steps, events or ideas from the text and to compare/contrast them. Common Core: ELA: RI.2.1-3
-
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.
-
Fact-filled text about butterflies, with comprehension questions.
-
"Our solar system has eight planets."
-
"Plants grow from seeds." Factual reading comprehension about plants.
-
A one page text on the history of the tradition of Mother's Day, with a page of reading comprehension questions and a page of short answer questions.
