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.
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.
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.
A brief history of the bicycle, including an overview of some new developments. Great comprehension questions! One of a series on modes of transportation.
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 fact-filled reading comprehension, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts.
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.
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 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.
Reading comprehensions on the sun, incandescent light, light bulbs, electroluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, bioluminescence, LEDs and LCDs... every type of light. A thoroughly informative unit!
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.
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.
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.