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Reading: Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 2
For this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the Olympic Jamaican bobsledding team. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Reading: Living in Space
In this living in space reading worksheet, students read a passage about life on the International Space Station written by a former astronaut. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Youth In the Middle Ages: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage from the Middle Ages that says bad things about the youth in the early 12th century. Students answer 9 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Surfing
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one paragraph text about surfing. Students answer one multiple choice question.
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Dinosaurs- Reading Comprehension
In this dinosaurs reading comprehension worksheet, students read a text about dinosaurs. Students answer 10 true/false questions.
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"Cacti" Reading Comprehension-- Informational Passages
In this reading for information worksheet, learners read a passage about cacti. Students answer 5 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.
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Emperor Penguins
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about Emperor penguins. Students then answer 8 true/false questions.
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Reading: Youth In Ancient Greece
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a short passage written by an elder who is complaining about youth in ancient Greece. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Understanding Infotext: A Questions-Based Approach
Students practice reading content material and develop strategies for better comprehension of the material they read on their own.
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Mandarin Daily News for Kids
The Mandarin Daily News is a well-established children's newspaper published in Taiwan for elementary and middle level students and their teachers and parents. The site includes world and local news stories, as well as news on topics of...
Quia
Quia: Reading Comprehension (Reading for Facts)
There are 30 questions in this activity. Practice your reading skills with one or two short stories at a time. Read the story, then choose the answer that best answers the question.
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English to Go: "Animal Apps"
An article about the US and Canadian zoos using apps to teach apes is a springboard for this creative activity. Pre-reading questions, the article from Reuters, and follow-up summary in addition to grammar exercises make up a complete...
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English to Go: "Chocolate"
Discover the origin and history of chocolate while practicing reading. Expanding word recognition and usage with a word puzzle to finish off provides a great instant activity. This is a sample activity from a subscription site.
Read Works
Read Works: A Fire Safety Checklist
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about planning ahead to prevent or escape a fire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Reading Informational Texts Using the 3 2 1 Strategy
Students can count on using the 3-2-1 strategy to help them successfully comprehend and write about an informational text.
Read Works
Read Works: Grade 2: Two Lesson Unit: Explicit Information
[Free Registration/Login Required] Designed to teach students to identify explicit information in nonfiction and fiction texts. Lessons are based on the books Deserts (A True Book-Ecosystems) by Darlene R. Stille and The Stories Huey...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: The Foundations for Reading
What are the foundations for reading? Come and explore this informative article to discover the answer to this question.
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Segfl: Sebastian Swan: The Swan Story
This interactive e-book is a informational book about swans, their nests, and their young. Readers can click on underlined words for definitions and more information, and click on the ? to get answers to questions posed in the text.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Bald Eagle No Longer Endangered (June 28, 2007)
Teachers can use a NewsHour report on the removal of the bald eagle from the endangered species list as source material for teaching about the successful comeback of this species. Includes a downloadable worksheet of discussion...
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Papa Jan: Five Essential Components of Reading
Can you name the five essential components of reading? Check out this informative site from Papa Jan.com to learn more about phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary development and reading comprehension.