"Jessica pulled the covers up over her head and tried to get back to sleep." A realistic fiction reading comprehension about a spelling bee, with a "do your best!" moral.
With the help of her big brother and the support of her parents, a sixth grader tries out for the school softball team in this realistic fiction reading comprehension.
"Our fourth-grade class is learning about Mexico this month." A realistic fictional reading comprehension for multicultural studies, and a great tie-in for Cinco de Mayo.
Nothing is more fun than watching your parents do something ridiculous. This reading comprehension opens the door for students to discuss vacations... and embarassing moments.
This mini-unit focuses on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Context clue questions help students to better understand the world's oldest (in continual use) Constitution.
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.
This "rock solid" unit explains the different hardnesses of rocks, the origins of different kinds of rocks, and their classifications. Best of all, it includes several great experiments that are sure to involve and enlighten.
Use this 'Comprehension: Idioms (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: Idioms (elem/upper elem)'. Explains the origins of some idioms, and helps students better understand the definition and use of idioms.
A reading comprehension with multiple choice and short answer essay questions, and a crossword puzzle to help students know more about these endangered rain forest animals.
The form of government and the three branches of government are presented as reading comprehensions, and then facts are reviewed with realistic word problems.
Bobby Bear spends the weekend after Thanksgiving Christmas shopping with his grandparents. This Christmas-themed mini-unit features a reading comprehension, crossword puzzle, and more.
A man, a plan, a canal...Panama. The history of Panama, including the creation of the Panama Canal, is covered in this fact-filled and interesting unit.