This reading comprehension explains the difference between solstice and equinox, as well as introducing some summer solstice traditions. A timely lesson!
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.
A reading comprehension explaining briefly the difference between the federal and state holidays. This includes very short biographies of Washington and Lincoln.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
This reading comprehension describes various uses of flags throughout history, and also introduces some of the basic terms used in vexillology. Includes vocabulary work.
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.
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.