Mr. Nussbaum
Blue Whale
An interactive tests scholars' reading comprehension skills. After reading or listening to a brief informational text, learners answer five fill-in-the-blank questions. Results appear instantly.
Mr. Nussbaum
American Revolution
Test scholar's reading comprehension skills with a practice that challenges pupils to read an informational text about the Amerian Revolution then answer 10 questions.
Mr. Nussbaum
Abigail Adams
Ten multiple-choice questions follow a short informative reading about Abigail Adams. Feedback appears instantly and ends with a detailed report.
Mr. Nussbaum
Boston Tea Party
Scholars test their reading comprehension skills with an interactive practice. After reading about the Boston Tea Party, learners answer 10 multiple-choice questions. A progress report details their work.
College Board
The Departure
Scholars learn about the Hero's Journey as they read Ray Bradbury's "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh." They analyze the story's structure and narrative techniques. Finally, they write summaries of the text's central idea and use their...
Mr. Nussbaum
Alexander Graham Bell
An interactive practice challenges scholars to read an informational text then answer nine questions. The topic of the text is Alexander Graham Bell. Questions are a mix of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank.
Read Works
The What and Who of Elections
As citizens living in the United States, it is our civil duty to vote. But how does the voting process work? After reading a five-paragraph passage on the basics of elections and voting, young constituents respond to 10 questions...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Improve Performance on Reading Comprehension Tests
This article describes some of the thought processes that can help students perform well on standardized tests of reading comprehension. It includes two reading passages along with sample test questions that call on skills that eighth...
Other
Reading Quest: Strategies for Reading Comprehension: Problem Solution
Working with students on identifying problem and solution in their reading? Here is a simple concept, with a printable chart, for teaching and reinforcing this concept. Applicable for any subject area, could be used (modified) at any level.
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English for Everyone
Reading Comprehension Assessment: "Fruit Fly Fix" [Pdf]
Read Theory provides a free reading comprehension assessment that is designed for reading students in elementary grades. Four multiple choice questions and three extended response questions are included on this nonfiction reading...
English for Everyone
Reading Comprehension Assessment: "The Incredible Machine" [Pdf]
Read Theory provides a free reading comprehension assessment that is designed for reading students in the middle grades. Seven multiple choice questions and three extended response questions are included on the assessment.
English for Everyone
Reading Comprehension Assessment: "Summer Rain" [Pdf]
Read Theory provides a free reading comprehension assessment that is designed for students in the high school grades. Five multiple choice questions and three extended response questions are included on thia nonfiction reading assessment.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: "Seven Strategies to Teach Text Comprehension" by c.r. Adler
In this article, "comprehension strategies" are explained. Supported by research, these strategies are divided into seven different steps, including the following: monitoring comprehension, metacognition, graphic and semantic organizers,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Getting Started With Reading Comprehension
Explains what to expect on the Reading Comprehension portion of the LSAT test and how to prepare yourself.
Read Works
Read Works: Amy's Halloween Secret
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a five-page PDF fiction passage entitled "Amy's Halloween Secret" followed by 10 reading comprehension questions. Click on double arrow on the top right to download, print, or make full screen....
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Thinkport.org: Monitor Comprehension
A resourceful site explaining, chronicling, and detailing the idea of students' monitoring their own comprehension of a task or understanding. Includes a video link, quotes from experts, links, and more.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Study Zone: From Carrots to Renovations: Reading Comprehension
A reading passage with five multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Using the Prediction Strategy to Set Purposes for Reading
Contains plans for three lessons that teach a reading comprehension technique called the prediction strategy, where young scholars predict what will happen in a story before reading. In addition to objectives and standards, this...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
Depaul University: Center for Urban Education: Guide/assess Nonfiction Reading
This site contains 47 one-page guided writing and reading guides and assessments.The reproducibles are copyrighted materials but may be copied and used for educational purposes.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Teaching Reading: Expert Interviews
Learn from nationally known researchers and experts in literacy and early education. Topics include phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, writing, summer learning, early childhood education, dyslexia, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: "Who Wants a Spiny Snack?"
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Who Wants a Spiny Snack?" focuses on the Pufferfish and how it has adapted to protect itself from predators in the ocean. A comprehension question set with answer key is provided. A Step...
Read Works
Read Works: Breaking Home Ties
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage from the Philadelphia Museum of Art focuses on a painting by Thomas Hovenden in 1890. It is followed by a comprehension question set; a Step Read is also available.
Daily Teaching Tools
Daily Teaching Tools: 10 Free Reading Tests
This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides ten free reading comprehension tests with a corresponding answer key and list of reading skills covered. All passages are high interest for middle school students.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Explicit Comprehension Strategy Instruction
Use explicit strategy instruction to make visible the invisible comprehension strategies that good readers use to understand text. Support students until they can use the strategies independently. Recycle and re-teach strategies...
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