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.
An introduction to the famous Grimm brothers, the source of their stories and their motivations for collecting them, and a reflection on the stories' resonance today are all presented in this reading comprehension.
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.
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 and a writing prompt.
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.
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.
Reading Comprehension: El Castillo, the Mayan Temple of Kukulcan in the Great Plaza of Chichen Itza in Mexico with comparisons to the Parthenon. Nine pages with color photos. Three pages of questions/activities and a one page answer key.
Reading comprehensions on the sun, incandescent light, light bulbs, electroluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, bioluminescence, LEDs and LCDs... every type of light. A thoroughly informative unit!
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.
A brief history of the bicycle, including an overview of some new developments. Great comprehension questions! One of a series on modes of transportation.