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Reading comprehension about the winning 2002 Utah winter Olympics pair skaters.
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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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This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of the December 5th holiday of St. Mikulas through the eyes of a Czech boy.
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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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A reading comprehension on the history of the September holiday.
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Christmas is getting close, and one of the girls in this reading comprehension hasn't gotten any of her gifts ready yet. This short reading comprehension is a good seasonal discussion starter.
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The first day of the Islamic calendar is December 18th in 2009.
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This reading comprehension introduces some of the history and culture of this fascinating country.
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A reading comprehension on the history of the Vancouver area of British Columbia: text, questions, maps, vocabulary, time line. 10 pages
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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.
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A two page reading comprehension on the historic event that is the origin of the British holiday, Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night. Includes: short answer and multiple choice questions, a writing prompt, vocabulary list of related words, plus three abctool activities with vocabulary words.
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An informative biography of the 39th president.
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This one page nonfiction selection explains the possible origins and some beliefs about this February 2nd holiday. It is followed by 6 true/false questions, 3 multiple choice questions, and 5 questions that require brief written responses.
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Factual reading comprehenion about Kelly Clark's gold medal win in snowboarding.
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A reading comprehension about the American educator.
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A one page biographical reading comprehension piece about America's first female African-American millionaire is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about pumpkins.
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A fact-filled one page nonfiction selection explaining the origins and many traditions of Hanukkah is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 5 questions that require brief written responses.
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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 reading comprehension on the world's longest bridge comes with some tricky questions!
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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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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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A fact-filled reading comprehension profiling the famous Girl Scouts' founder.
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Possibly the best contralto of all time is profiled in this reading comprehension.
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What causes cavities? How can they be prevented? Answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-packed reading comprehension.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country at the base of the Caucasus Mountains.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about the unusual life and history of the Caspian Sea.
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This one page reading comprehension selection traces the origins of some Halloween traditions to the Celts, Romans, and early Christians. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions that require brief witten responses.
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Long before the existence of transportation and commerce as we know it, Turin was a major city for very different reasons.
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Under the pseudonym "Mark Twain" Samuel Clemens produced some of the first and best American novels. Learn more about the writer and the man with this reading comprehension.
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A reading comprehension about the famous Cambodian landmark- the 12th century temple at Angkor Wat.
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Read about the Feast of the Kings, a French holiday, and answer the questions. Includes a recipe for a galette. Lire au sujet de la fête des rois en anglais, répondre aux questions. Avec une recette pour la galette des rois.
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A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest.
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Fact-filled reading comprehension about the American black bear.
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Fact-filled reading comprehension about this interesting "big cat"
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Biography of the famous writer and environmentalist.
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One page reading comp on the balance in the nutrition of milk with reading comp questions, discussion points, activities, vocabulary word search puzzle.
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Two page reading comp with info on historic clubs and with comprehension and short answer questions.
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A two page biography of Chinese table tennis champion, Deng Yaping, who overcame a physical challenge to be the most respected table tennis player in history. Multiple choice and short answer questions.
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A biography of U.S. President, William McKinley with multiple choice and short answer questions.
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A biography of the famous explorer.
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A factual reading comprehension about this November holiday.
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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.
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Boxing Day is December 26th. Learn about the traditional English holiday with this reading comprehension.
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Factual information followed by multiple choice and short essay answer questions.
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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.
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Five short reading comprehensions about the first "First Lady".
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A fact-filled reading comprehension with short answer questions.
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Where is the world's largest lake? What lives there? Find out with this reading comprehension.
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A reading comprehension about the history and culture of Michigan's popular car-free island.
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This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of Diwali through the eyes of an Indian girl.
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Learn the grizzly facts about these powerful omnivores with this three page reading comprehension.
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What's a blind spot? Why do some people wear glasses? Find out these answers and more with this reading comprehension.
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A brief history of St. Patrick, and an introduction to leprechauns.
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What's a red eft? How are frogs and newts different? Learn these answers and more with this reading comprehension.
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From leather-encased boat to nuclear submarine, this reading comprehension covers the nearly 400-year history of this well-known vessel.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about the country that is both in Asia and Europe.
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An introduction to spelling bees, including some of the rules for how they are conducted. A fact-filled reading comprehension.
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"His name was changed at Ellis Island"... or was it? Learn the truth with this factual reading comprehension. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 essay question and 5 short response questions.
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A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into five reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions and a word search.
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Reading comprehension explaining Candlemas as a French holiday tradition when people eat crêpes. Recipe included. Texte anglais au sujet de la fête de la Chandeleur où certains Français mangent des crêpes. Recette inclue. Vérification de la compréhension de lecture.
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One of three lessons about East Coast tribes on our member site, this two-page reading comprehension is reviewed with a writing prompt.
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A reading comprehension and worksheet on how the way the words look in a book is a kind of art.
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Factual reading comprehension filled with information about this South American biodiversity hotspot.
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A reading comprehension selection, "Hernan Cortes" is a biographical piece. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.
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A brief biography of the Spanish explorer, adventurer and conquistador in the format of a reading comprehension activity. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.
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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.
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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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A biography of the famous composer, with multiple choice and open-ended questions, as well as a creative prompt for composing your own music.
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A description of the game and its origins, followed by 5 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer question, a writing prompt, and 5 short answer essay questions.
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A 1 page factual article provides information about this television program, followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring brief written responses.
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A one page reading comp with four experiments for understanding air pressure, with completion and matching questions.
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A two page text of Columbus' first voyage to North America, with compass points highlighted in text. Map and directions to use the compass illustration in the document to trace Columbus' route. Includes completion and short answer questions.
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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.
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A two page biography of Australian born, media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, with short answer and multiple choice questions and a writing prompt.
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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.
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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.
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A one page reading comprehension on the history and nutritional value of the potato, with completion questions, critical thinking exercises, a word search puzzle of related vocabulary, and a research writing prompt.
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An introduction to the vocabulary and rules of golf, followed by multiple choice,short response and questions and a writing prompt.
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A factual account of corrective dental braces followed by multiple choice questions and a writing activity.
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A factual reading comprehension on the history and contemporary popularity of American football.
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How tall is the Eiffel Tower? Learn the answer to this question and more with this reading comprehension.
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An introduction to the traditions of the Opening Olympics Ceremony as they were observed in Australia in 2000.
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This reading comprehension contains introductory information about the increasingly popular sport of rock climbing.
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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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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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An informative reading comprehension on the "armored" mammal.
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A reading comprehension explaining briefly the difference between the federal and state holidays. This includes very short biographies of Washington and Lincoln.
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This reading comprehension serves as a brief introduction to the role women played in the "Roaring Twenties" in the Unitd States.
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Why are they yellow? Are they really filled with lead? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this reading comprehension.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders.
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World-famous landmark Niagara Falls froze to a trickle in 1848. A short reading comprehension tells the story.
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The black widow, brown recluse, hobo, and more- all described and explained in this thorough reading comprehension. Scared of spiders? This sample from our member site might help!
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You don't have to eat haggis to appreciate the Scottish poet who wrote "Auld Lang Syne". Learn more in this reading comprehension.
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A reading comprehension/ biography of the 264th pope.
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This fact-filled reading comprehension describes the function of Ellis Island as an immigration station from 1892 – 1954. It is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short response questions.
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Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is part of Italy but has a culture all its own...
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A fact-filled reading comprehension on the North American marsupial.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension presents a brief history of patchwork in America.
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A brief history of PEZ candies, followed by 5 multiple choice questions, and 5 questions requiring brief written responses.
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A two page reading comp describing the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, review of oil spills stats in last four decades, discussion of off shore drilling and solutions to oil spills; multiple choice, short response questions and a long essay prompt.
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A two page biography of Australian born, media-mogul, Rupert Murdoch, includes short answer and multiple choice questions.
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A two page reading comprehension text on the British Monarchy with sets of completion and short answer questions and a word search puzzle of related vocabulary.
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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.
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A two page reading comp on the history of Westminster Abbey with mulitple choice and short answer questions.
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A one page color illustrated fact sheet featuring five endangered fish of North America, plus a page of 6 discussion questions for upper elementary/middle school and a page of 7 short answer questions for elementary students. Also includes teacher’s notes. Part of an abcteach series of fact sheets on endangered species.
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A two page biography of German Astronomer, Johannes Kepler, with a page of multiple choice questions and a page of short answer questions, plus a writing prompt.
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A one page reading comprehension selection about the types of ice skating includes a brief history. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions that require short written responses.
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This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An introduction to the state... and great testing practice!
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Interested in chickadees? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
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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".
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A reading comprehension on one of London's famous bridges, with questions to really test detailed reading abilities.
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This reading comprehension gives details about the famous orange bridge.
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One page factual reading comprehension.
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The basic construction of a news story is explained, then students check their knowledge by reading a real story; the classified section (sales and jobs) is also explored.
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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!
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This reading comprehension describes various uses of flags throughout history, and also introduces some of the basic terms used in vexillology. Includes vocabulary work.
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A higher-level version of our elementary reading comprehension, this lesson contains a broader vocabulary and more hurricane facts.
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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.
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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.
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A reading comprehension about the famous sons of the famous German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach.
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A reading comprehension about the stinging sea "bells".
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This reading comprehension is a biography of Olympic champion Kerri Strug and the story of her famous gold-medal win in gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics.
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This factual reading comprehension describes the end of Ellis Island as an immigration station, and its rebirth as American landmark. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 essay question and 5 short response questions.
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All six of our Ellis Island reading comprehensions, tracing the history of Ellis Island, are here in one easy download.
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Reading comprehensions on Saudi Arabia's geography, culture, and animals.
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Reading comprehensions on UV and Infrared light are reviewed with science experiments.
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Two reading comprehensions on the light spectrum.
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The concluding adventure of Katie, a girl whose Oregon Trail vacation took an unusual turn... she and her family were transported back in time! Today Katie's family reaches their destination.
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A reading comprehension on dog sled racing, focusing on the famous Alaska race that takes place in March.
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Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and fungi.
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A factual reading comprehension about the South American country.
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Two one page, fact-filled, nonfiction reading comprehension selections will inform readers about Medieval European castles and castle sieges. Each is followed by set of multiple choice questions and questions that require brief written responses. (5 pages)
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A 1 page factual description of the game, is followed by 5 multiple choice questions, 6 questions that require short written response, and a writing prompt.
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A two page history of skateboarding as a sport and the development of skateboards with multiple choice and short answer comprehension questions.
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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.
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A two page illustrated biography of Paul Revere with multiple choice and short answer questions, and a writing prompt.
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A two page illustrated reading comp on the history and uses of the Appalachian Trail with multiple choice and short answer questions.
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A three page biography of the Polish scientist, Nicolaus Copernicus, who revolutionized the study of astronomy. Includes a page each of multiple choice and short answer questions.
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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.
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A two page reading comprehension text on the topic of the cost of World War I. Includes multiple choice and short answer questions.
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A three page reading texts on the ending of WWI with information on the worldwide consequences and treaties that resulted from the Ally victory. Includes pages of multiple choice and short answer questions and a writing prompt
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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.
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Explains how to use a table of contents, then checks understanding by asking questions about a specific table of contents.
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One-page biography of President Kennedy, with comprehension questions.
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A reading comprehension tracing the history of World Cup soccer from its beginnings in 1904.
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Reading comprehension about different types of webs.
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An introduction to the golfer, followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written response.
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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!
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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.
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A reading comprehension on the uses, types, and formation of lakes.
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This fact-filled (first-person) reading comprehension presents many of the challenges and rewards of nursing.
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Pre-reading discussion questions and vocabulary building, combined with two reading comprehensions that cover two of Alexander's famous moments.
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A reading comprehension on the life of "Ambassador Satch".
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A reading comprehension, featuring a "complete the timeline" activity.
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The origins of Flag Day (June 14) and some basic rules for flag treatment are included in this reading comprehension.
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A reading comprehension about the dam builders of the mammal world.
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This fact-filled reading comprehension text describes the immigration experience for new arrivals at Ellis Island. It is followed by 4 multiple choice, 1 essay questions and 5 short answer questions.
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What does the Italian flag look like? What do its colors represent? What is the history of this flag? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
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A biography of America's famous illustrator.
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Light and your eyes: cones, colors, and rods. Two reading comprehensions explain how we perceive color and how night vision works.
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Reading comprehensions on light waves and on how they differ from sound waves, with an experiment to help aid understanding.
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How can trees work as a shield? Learn about this use of trees in a reading comprehension.
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A factual reading comprehension about the South American country.
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A factual reading comprehension about the South American country.
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De Soto participated in the conquest of Panama, Nicaragua and Peru. This is a brief biography of the conquistador and explorer in the format of a reading comprehension activity. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.
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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.
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A description of the game and its origins, followed by 5 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer response, a writing prompt, and 5 short answer essay questions.
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A two page reading on the Indian Ocean, part of an Oceans of the World Series, with illustration, map, multiple choice, short answer and map skill questions.
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A two page reading text on the 20Th century history of Australia, with multiple choice and short answer questions and a writing prompt.
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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.
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A one page color illustrated fact sheet featuring four endangered mammals of Australia, plus a page of 6 discussion questions for upper elementary/middle school and a page of 7 short answer questions for elementary students. Also includes teacher’s notes. Part of an abcteach series of fact sheets on endangered species.
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A one page color illustrated fact sheet featuring five endangered invertebrates of North America, plus a page of 6 discussion questions for upper elementary/middle school and a page of 7 short answer questions for elementary students. Also includes teacher’s notes. Part of an abcteach series of fact sheets on endangered species.
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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.
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Jasper and his family take a summer vacation to NYC, where they will see Jasper's obsession, the Brooklyn Bridge. But will Jasper be so obsessed with something else that he misses the Bridge? Includes multiple choice and short answer questions and a writing prompt.
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A two page description of the study of Physical Science with multiple choice and short answer and a writing prompt.
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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.
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A set of vocabulary building tools and activities for words related to the Scientific Method. Includes word list, spelling practice or definition worksheet, word search in the shape of a telescope and a crossword puzzle.
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A one page biography of U.S. women's soccer player, Mia Hamm with multiple choice and short answer questions, plus a writing prompt.
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Learn more about these fascinating birds with this factual reading comprehension.
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Explanation of what veterinarians do, with comprehension questions and a writing prompt.
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Informative short reading comprehension about these community helpers.
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One of the most famous bridges in the world is presented in this reading comprehension, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension.
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Learn about the "My Pyramid" food guide! This mini-unit features a reading comprehension, Venn diagram, and several short answer and essay writing prompts, designed to promote understanding and creative thinking.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts.
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What are fireflies? Why do they light up? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
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Read these secrets of a spelling bee champion, and then work through the comprehension questions. Includes work with fact and opinion.
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A two-page biography of the famous Italian explorer is presented as a reading comprehension. Includes a great writing prompt!
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about these interesting invertebrates.
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A biography of the famous author/ illustrator is presented in this reading comprehension.
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A brief biography of the Coronado in the format of a reading comprehension, followed by multiple choice questions. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 short response and 4 short essay questions.
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Updated:Brief biography of the 44th president, followed by multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions.
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A description of the game and its origins, followed by 5 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer, a writing prompt, and 5 short answer essay questions.
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A 1 page article of factual information about one of America's most famous landmarks, the Space Needle, is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring brief written responses.
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Short answer, multiple choice, and essay questions to review factual understanding and general comprehension of biofuels. An adapted text is provided or students can do their own research.
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A two page reading comprehension unit on the history of the European discovery and settlement of Australia. Includes colored illustrated map, multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Also, on abcteach.com are Australia's Aboriginal and Modern histories.
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A two page explanation of the scientific method with multiple choice and short answer questions and a writing prompt. abcteach The Scientific Method Vocabulary Set 2 may be useful with this reading comprehension.
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A two page text on how the participating countries in WWI became involved in the war. Includes a page of multiple choice and a page of short answer questions, as well as a writing prompt.
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A one page biography of U. S. soccer player Mia Hamm, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
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An informative reading comprehension.
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One page reading comp on U.S. Landmark, the Washington Monument, with this reading comprehension questions.
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A one page article about this ancient monument is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written responses.
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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.
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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.
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A fun fact reading comprehension, word building and more. You'll never look at this "royalty" in the same way again!
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A factual reading comprehension, describing the habitats, origins, and habits of these famous flightless birds.
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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.
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A reading comprehension on the ancient Incan city.
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A factual reading comprehension on the historical mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke.
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Learn about hurricanes with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
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What is the best thing that you can do if a hurricane is approaching? Learn about hurricane safety with this informative reading comprehension lesson.
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"The best defense against a tornado is being prepared..." Learn about tornados with this informative reading comprehension.
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The complete text of Thorton Burgess' pourquoi tale is included, with vocabulary and comprehension questions, as well as a page for charting the true life cycle of a frog.
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Reading comprehension: the lives and work of queens, drones, and workers; the waggle dance; and other interesting honeybee facts.
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Read the bicycle rodeo poster and the bicycle safety tips, and answer the questions.
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"In which month would the next issue of the magazine be available?" Reading and understanding a (fictional) magazine cover.
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Oysters, pirates, and ammunition... this fact-filled reading comprehension traces the history of the island from its early days to 1892, when it became an immigration station. It is followed by multiple choice, short essay, and short answer questions.
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Why did immigrants come to the United States? This factual comprehension passage explains some of the many reasons. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions, one essay question and 5 short answer questions.
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A one-page biography of the famous Italian explorer is presented in this reading comprehension. Includes a writing prompt.
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This reading comprehension explains some of the history of renaissance music, introducing and explaining key vocabulary words.
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"As early as 2300 BC, Chinese athletes were playing tsu chu, a game in which players kicked a small ball through designated goals on a field." This fact-filled and thorough reading comprehension tells the history of soccer, from early versions of the game to the present.
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What makes objects appear to have color? Two reading comprehensions combine with simple science experiments to explain color, light and shadow.
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Explains the mutually beneficial forest relationship between trees and mushrooms.
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A reading comprehension biography about Dickens, followed by activities like "Write Your Own Christmas Carol" and "Match the Quote to the Book" and more.
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A 1 page factual article about one of America's most famous landmarks, the White House, is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring brief written responses.
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One page reading comp about the nutrition of milk with comprehension questions, critical thinking activity, vocabulary word search .
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A one page comp on the health value of composting with comps questions, matching, and word search puzzle.
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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.
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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.
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A two page biography of the Greek mathematician and scientist, Archimedes. Includes multiple choice and short answer question sets.
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Brief, simple text on proper feeding of hamsters, with comprehension questions.
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Brief biography of President Roosevelt, with comprehension questions.
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This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice!
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Reading comprehension on riding and caring for horses.
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An informative reading comprehension.
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Fact-filled reading comprehension about this beloved summer treat.
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An introduction to the history and design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle.
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This informative reading comprehension explains the hows and whys of hibernation. Includes a fun "missing letter" review.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension explaining the hows and whys of animal behavior. Includes short answer comprehension question.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension, with discussion-provoking pre-questions, and excellent vocabulary building.
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Practice reading and understanding a recipe.
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Informative reading comprehension about spiders.
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This cat is the fastest animal in the world! Learn more with this two page reading comprehension.
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A factual reading comprehension, plus contextual adjective use and spelling practice.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts.
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"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.
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A reading comprehension explaining protons, electrons, and photons.
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A 1 page article provides factual information about one of America's most famous landmarks, the Empire State Building. It is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
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Reading comp of the laws of forces and motion, illustrated, simple experiments, short response and completion questions, vocabulary crossword.
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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.
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This 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; a writing prompt; answer key.
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A two page illustrated history of the Aboriginal History of Australia, with multiple choice and short answer questions, plus a writing prompt.
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An introduction to immigration to the United States is followed by one page comprehensions (with short answer questions for each page) for emigrants by continent.
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A 1 page selection about this interesting insect, followed by 4 multiple choice questions, and 5 questions requiring brief written responses.
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Interested in blue jays? Learn more about them with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
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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 reading comprehension, a vocabulary list, and a diagram (labeled and unlabeled) are used in this thorough mini-unit on the human heart.
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A series of reading comprehensions, designed to introduce the history of space travel.
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This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it.
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A reading comprehension to introduce America's famous Underground Railroad conductor.
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How big is a heart? How does it work? What are the parts called? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
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This reading comprehension on why music should be taught in schools makes an excellent introduction to a unit on persuasive writing.
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A biography of the famous painter.
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Explains the importance of trees in the production of rain.
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A brief biography of the tragic Mexican painter in the format of a reading comprehension, followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 short response question, and 4 short answer essay questions.
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A passage about karate and its origins followed by 5 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer question, a writing prompt, and five short answer essay questions.
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A two page biography of the Italian Astronomer, Galileo, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
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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.
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A fact-filled introduction to the 16th president
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A short reading comprehension about this endangered animal.
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A 1 page selection about the Grand Canyon, followed by 5 multiple choice comprehension questions and 4 questions requiring brief written responses.
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May 29th marks the anniversary of the first time the summit of Mount Everest was reached (in 1953). Mark the occasion with this informative reading comprehension.
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An informative reading comprehension on mountain ranges around the world.
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Learn about pond skaters, water boatmen, back swimmers, and more with this informative reading comprehension.
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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.
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A fact-filled reading comprehension about spiders.
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How many different smells can a human nose distinguish? This reading comprehension tells you!
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Reading comprehensions on the sun, incandescent light, light bulbs, electroluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, bioluminescence, LEDs and LCDs... every type of light. A thoroughly informative unit!
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Read the short article about temperate forests and answer the questions below.
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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.
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A brief biography of the conquistador and explorer in the format of a reading comprehension activity. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.
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A one page color illustrated fact sheet featuring five endangered animals of North America (4 reptiles & 1 amphibian), plus a page of 6 discussion questions for upper elementary/middle school and a page of 7 short answer questions for elementary students. Also includes teacher’s notes. Part of an abcteach series of fact sheets on endangered species.
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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.
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A one page guide to riding bicycles safely, with multiple choice and short answer question sets.
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"Humans have always been fascinated by rainbows." An informative explanation of rainbows, followed by multiple choice questions.
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Short, informative reading comprehension text about the history of the teddy bear, with comprehension questions.
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A one page selection about the invertebrate, sand dollar, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring a brief written response.
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Learn about this irritating plant.
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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.
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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.
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Packed with historical facts and figures, this great unit features four reading comprehensions and a 3 page review quiz.
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A reading comprehension about women who played important roles in the Civil War.
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A short reading comprehension about these interesting Australian animals.
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What's a honey stomach? How does nectar turn into honey? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this reading comprehension.
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Reading comprehension questions (multiple choice and true/false), math, word fun, and more - all related to the topic of these "great cats"!
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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 reading comprehension.
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Biography of the "Star Spangled Banner" writer, with comprehension questions.
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Richard Frethorne, an indentured servant in Virginia, wrote a letter detailing the awful conditions in colonial America. Read the letter, update the spelling and vocabulary, answer the comprehension questions, and then "translate" the letter into modern English.
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Three reading comprehension selections (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. Each selection is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written responses. (11 pages)
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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.
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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.
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A fact-filled three-page reading comprehension biography of the author of the Declaration of Independence is followed by 12 multiple choice questions, 5 questions requiring short written responses a longer essay question.
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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.
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A reading comprehension about the French impressionist.
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Who was Aesop? This unit introduces the fabulous fabulist. Includes reading comprehension questions, vocabulary work, and a fun "match the moral" activity.
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This reading comprehension is a fact-filled biography of the Renaissance man.
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A three-page biography of the founder of the American Red Cross, with short-answer questions to check comprehension.
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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.
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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.
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A two page reading comprehension text 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,and a writing prompt, crossword puzzle and word unscramble.
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Two pages of text explains the cost of World War II, part of the abcteach history series on World War II. Unit includes a set of multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions, as well as a writing prompt.
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Practice reading and understanding a recipe.
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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.
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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.
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A three page biography of internationally respected physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, with multiple choice and short answer question sets, as well as, a writing prompt.
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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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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.
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Reading comprehension focusing on different types of clouds, how they are formed, and what they indicate about the weather.
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A 1 page non-fiction piece,"Mount Rushmore" is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
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An informational reading comprehension about astronauts.
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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.
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This reading comprehension explains some concepts from physics and then looks at them in terms of a popular sport. ("What is acting on a soccer ball when it stays in one place until a player moves it?")
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A three page biography of Albert Einstein with a page of multiple choice and a page of short answer questions, plus a writing prompt.
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Factual information followed by multiple choice questions.
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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.
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Read the index page and answer the questions.
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Even Einstein marvelled at the discoveries made by Edwin Hubble, for whom the Hubble Telescope is named. Find out more about this amazing scientist!
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Comprehensions on light and atoms, rainbows, scattered light, and shadows. Each comprehension is reviewed with great (and easy) science experiments to bring the concepts to life.
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Factual reading comprehension about this interesting rain forest mammal.
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A recipe for Chinese dumplings, written first as a story, then as a standard recipe. Includes a sequencing activity.
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This unit is a full series of reading comprehensions presenting a thorough view of cell phones in terms of history (when was it invented) techonology (how does it work), society (what are appropriate cell phone manners), and more.
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Three reading comprehensions (Your Digestive System, Diseases of the Digestive System, Take Care of Your Digestive System) clearly and simply explain how the Digestive system works and how to keep it working.
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A biography of the famous aviator, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions. Amelia Earhart's birthday is July 24th.
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Reading comprehension and word search.
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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.
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A two page illustrated reading comp on the U.S. National Park, Mammoth Cave, in the state of Kentucky, with details of its history. Includes multiple choice and short answer questions.
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Reading comprehension about this endangered species.
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This reading comprehension thoroughly explains the process of photosynthesis.
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Learn the differences between arteries, veins, and capillaries, as well as other functions of the circulatory system, with this fact-filled reading comprehension.
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This reading comprehension explains the importance of classification in science and daily life. It tells the difficulties scientists had in determining Pluto's planetary status and briefly presents the new classification of planets.
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A Reading Comprehension selection about the Great Wall of China. The passage is followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer question, and 4 short answer essay questions.
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This reading comprehension is a great addition to lessons about the thirteen original colonies and the events that led to the Declaration of Independence.
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Reading comprehension about the sport of tennis.
Common Core: Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details RI5.3/RI6.3; Craft and Structure: RI5.5/RI6.5
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A brief history of the bicycle, including an overview of some new developments. Great comprehension questions! One of a series on modes of transportation.
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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.
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Three reading comprehensions on insect life cycle and habitat, short writing prompts, and word problems.
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Biography of the famous baseball hero.
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Reading comprehension, short essay prompt, drawing, and more, all on the topic of the importance of trees.
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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.
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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.
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This reading on the Atlantic 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.
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Two page directions for starting plants from seeds with content and functional comprehension questions and vocabulary word search puzzle.
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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.
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Brief text on the water cycle, with comprehension questions and a creative writing prompt.
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This reading comprehension introduces coniferous, deciduous, and tropical trees.
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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.
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Read the short story about early American education, and make inferences based on context clues.
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Solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, and biomass energy.
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Fact-filled text about butterflies, with comprehension questions.
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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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An informational reading comprehension about the pinata. Full of facts and vocabulary.
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A two page reading comp on impact of air pollution on health and environment with matching and short response questions; vocabulary list, word search and crossword puzzle.
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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.