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Cristina Kirchner: Famous People (ELL Assignment)
This lengthy assignment for English language learners includes a one-page reading on the Argentinian president, Cristina Kirchner, and numerous activities/exercises that address listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary...
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Jay-Z: Famous People, ELL Assignment
This lengthy assignment was designed for English language learners. It includes a 1-page reading on the rapper, Jay-Z, and 10 activities/exercises that focus on listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary acquisition,...
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Jay Chou: Famous People (ELL Assignment)
This 13-page assignment was designed for English language learners and includes a one-page reading on the Taiwanese entertainer, Jay Chou, and 10 activities/exercises that address listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary...
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Rowan Atkinson: Famous People, ELL Assignment
This 13-page assignment was designed for English language learners. It includes a one-page reading on the comedic actor Rowan Atkinson and 10 activities/exercises that focus on listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary...
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Breaking News English - Gap Inc. Launches Sweatshop Enquiry
In this ESL/ELL lesson, learners read or listen to an article entitled, "Gap Inc. Launches Sweatshop Enquiry." They complete a variety of reading and discussion activities based on the article. They discuss clothing, childhood, and...
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Columbus Day
Use this Columbus day worksheet with your EL class. They will read or listen to a passage about Christopher Columbus, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in...
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Money
Students read this informational passage about money and then answer 5 reading comprehension question and 5 vocabulary questions. The passage contains interesting information about the origin of money and would be good reading...
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Checking Account - Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students will read a passage about opening a bank account and then determine the answer to five comprehension questions. In addition students will then evaluate the scenario presented and write...
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ESL-Reading Comprehension Activity
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read excerpts from articles and determine whether statements made are true or false.
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Cinco De Mayo: ELD Reading and Language-Building
A brief passage about the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo is accompanied by an array of language activities for ELD: cloze exercise, phrase matching, word jumble, multiple choice, sequencing, interview, group presentation, fluency writing,...
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ESL/ELD: Learning about Ash Wednesday
An overview of the history and tradition of Ash Wednesday in 2 paragraphs is accompanied by an array of language activities: cloze exercise, phrase matching, word jumble, multiple choice, sequencing, interview, group presentation,...
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Chinese New Year—ESL Lesson
Language learners read a passage about Chinese New Year celebrations and then complete a series of reading comprehension and grammar exercises based on the passage.
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ESL Reading Comprehension-"Gang Violence Increases in Sao Paolo"
For this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.
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ESL: Reading Comprehension-"Lamborghini to Enter Chinese Market"
In this ESL reading comprehension learning exercise, students read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.
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ESL-Reading Comprehension
For this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read a letter, then answer questions about the writer's aim, who the letter was sent to, what the writer thinks and is worried about.
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European Day of Languages
Young adult or adult English learners complete activities that test reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar skills, listening and speaking, as well as writing skills. After reading a document on the European Day of Languages, they...
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ESL Reading Quiz
In this ESL comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage from Proposed Roads to Freedom, then complete 15 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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International Children's Book Day
Celebrate International Children's Book Day using this resource. Learners complete activities, such as reading a passage, sequencing, unscrambling sentences, writing questions, conducting surveys, and writing. Students complete twelve...
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National Love Our Children Day
Have your class discuss National Love Our Children Day worksheet. Learners complete activities, such as reading a passage, matching phrases, filling in the blanks, choosing the correct word, spelling, sequencing, asking questions,...
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Worksheet 12: Reading -- Helen Keller: An Amazing Woman
Using this activity, students review information about Helen Keller, and practice identifying vocabulary about this famous woman. This fill-in-the-blank activity could be used an a reading comprehension page, vocabulary review, or ESL...
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BBC Learning English, Reading
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read several passages about the film industry and then answer eight corresponding questions. Additionally, students write a short description of a documentary they would make about...
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Toddler Bitten By Snake
In this ESL reading comprehension activity, students will read a short article for understanding. Upon completion, students will respond to 4 multiple choice reading comprehension questions.
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Agony Aunt Letters
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read four letters that have been written to an advice columnist. Students match these to four replies. Students discuss whether or not they agree with the answers.
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ESL Reading Comprehension #1
In this ESL reading worksheet, students read a short passage and answer 15 multiple choice comprehension questions. A reference website for additional resources is given.