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Read the recipe and answer the comprehension questions.
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Read the directions for making the craft, then answer the comprehension questions.
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This reading comprehension contains tons of ideas for what to do on a hot day. The review questions (one page each of "Bloom's Taxonomy") are helpful for critical thinking development.
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A factual reading comprehension about this November holiday.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about Valentine's Day.
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One of many Valentine legends, this one presents a martyr who stood up to the emperor and defended his beliefs. A reading comprehension, writing prompt, and word search.
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From "America" to "war".
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A straightforward presentation of the Christmas story, including information about secular and religious Christmas traditions. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 5 questions that require brief written reponses.
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Boxing Day is December 26th. Learn about the traditional English holiday with this reading comprehension.
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"Do your part!" A story of things children can do in order to participate in Earth Day. Does not include questions.
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A reading comprehension on the history of the September holiday.
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Fact-filled reading comprehension presents the purpose of Earth Day, the problems facing the Earth, and some actions students can take to prevent those problems.
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This one page nonfiction selection presents the history and reasons for February 29th. It is followed by 7 multiple choice questions, 5 questions that require brief written responses, and a word search.
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Four reading comprehension selections tell the legendary origins of some Christmas traditions, Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, and stockings. Each is followed by sets of multiple choice questions and several questions requiring brief written responses.
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A short fact-filled reading comprehension explains some of the traditions of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. Ramadan starts in August in 2009
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Armed Forces Day is the third Saturday in May. Learn a little about this American holiday with this reading comprehension.
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A biography of the famous explorer.
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This great unit features a fact-filled reading comprehension, a crossword puzzle, a word search, a line graph, a pie graph, Cinco de Mayo-themed word problems, and more!
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A ten page booklet illustrating the steps of making and using compost.
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The famous legend of Betsy Ross! Flag Day is June 14th-- why not celebrate with a reading comprehension of this popular tale, which includes some facts about the real Elisabeth Ross.
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This reading comprehension explains the difference between solstice and equinox, as well as introducing some summer solstice traditions. A timely lesson!
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A one page reading comprehension selection explains some of the religious origins of Easter including Lent, Palm Sunday, and Good Friday. It is followed by 8 items to sequence, 5 true/false questions, 6 vocabulary questions, and 5 questions that require brief written responses.
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A reading comprehension on the history of Mother's Day.
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September 15th- October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. Learn more with this brief but informative reading comprehension.
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This fact filled reading comprehension presents the solstice celebration as a cross-cultural observance of the beginning of winter.
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"Patrick thought the only good thing about Daylight Saving Time was that people got to sleep an hour longer the night it ended." This short fiction is followed by multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions.
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"Matthew and Jessica were the leaders of Washington Middle School's Mardi Gras float committee." Students trying to decide on a Mardi Gras parade float learn a little about how Mardi Gras is observed in other parts of the world. This short fiction is followed by multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions.
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A very short reading comprehension about this holiday.
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Factual reading comprehension briefly explains the system of leap year. Includes a word search with vocabulary from the story.
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Marie's trip to Washington, D.C. has her thinking about her favorite orator. A nice tie-in for MLK Day (third Monday in January), this reading comprehension is followed by multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions.
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Fictional story about Chinese New Year, followed by multiple choice comprehension, short answer, and essay questions.
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A 1 page realistic fiction piece,"An Evening Skate" is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
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Help students correctly identify the differences between facts and opinions with this timely lesson. Use alone or in conjunction with our Veterans Day reading comprehension.
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In the U.S., Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. On July 14th, the French celebrate Bastille Day. Learn more about this holiday and then answer the multiple choice questions and fill in the Venn diagram.
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"They went for a walk through their town and talked about which workers had made which things." Fact-filled realistic fiction, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions and a writing prompt.
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Gloria visits the particle accelerator with her Dad and learns about holiday celebrations around the world. Reading comp,short answer questions.
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Hannah and Nick dread the annual summer road trip, but this year their parents have a surprise for them. Multiple choice, short answer, essay question, vocabulary word list (abcteach.com list 4 level 2).
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A ten page booklet for early readers illustrating the steps of creating and using compost.
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A fact-filled introduction to the 16th president
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A page of 16 terms related to composting with definitions. Teacher's note included.
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