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The Day of the Dead Reading Comprehension Worksheet Dia de los Muertos

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This passage describes the Day of the Dead (900-1000 Lexile). 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students label 6 items and give two facts about each. I have provided a color and BW version. Key included.

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Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Worksheet May 5 Mexico

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Do your students know what Cinco de Mayo is? This passage describes this often confused holiday. 35 questions assess students' understanding. There is also a crossword puzzle and coloring pages too. There are color and black and white versions, as

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English Language Arts, Spring, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Salem Witch Trials Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text

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This passage describes the events of the Salem Witch Trials. 26 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and b/w version, as well as a key. *Article (1100-1200 Lexile)*10 Matching

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U.S. History, Halloween, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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$History of Pi Day Reading Comprehension Informational Text$

History of Pi Day Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet March 14th

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This passage describes the history of Pi Day. 20 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. There are 4 coloring pages also. INCLUDES:Article

Subjects:

Geometry, Spring, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Halloween Language Arts Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle has products related to Halloween. Each product has previews and more information on its individual listing. Most have color and BW versions and all have keys. These are great for classwork or homework around

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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May Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Cinco de Mayo Kentucky Derby

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This reading comprehension bundle provides passages and questions related to the month of May. Each individual listing has more specific descriptions and previews. These are great for classwork, homework, substitutes, fast finishers, etc. All

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Holidays/Seasonal, Spring, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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May the Fourth Be With You Reading Comprehension Worksheet May 4th

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This passage briefly describes the history of May the 4th, or Star Wars Day. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Key included. This is a fun low-prep activity for students on May 4th. INCLUDES:*article

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Holidays/Seasonal, Spring, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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Halloween Around the World Reading Comprehension Worksheet October

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This passage describes Halloween around the world. 32 questions (true/false, matching, fill in the blank, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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The Real Dracula Reading Comprehension Worksheet Halloween Vampires

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This passage describes the real Dracula. 20 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I use this as a homework assignment around Halloween and my students find it interesting. INCLUDES:Article about the Real Dracula

Subjects:

European History, Literature, Halloween

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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World War I Christmas Truce Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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The Christmas Truce of World War I was an amazing event that students always love hear about! This product has an informational passage and 27 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice). In addition, there is a poem about the Christmas

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Social Studies - History, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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Thanksgiving Language Arts Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle November

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This reading comprehension bundle contains products all related to Thanksgiving. Each product is listed below. The individual listings contain more details, Lexile levels, and previews. I've included a color and BW version of each product, as well

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English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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$4.50

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Reading Comprehension Worksheet November

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This passage explains the history and traditions of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 25 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. This is a great read before Thanksgiving break that will keep your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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Saint Patrick's Day History and Symbols Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This product has three different articles related to St. Patrick's Day (described below). Each has comprehension questions to assess students' understanding. I've included color and black and white versions, as well as keys for all. INCLUDES:3

Subjects:

St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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Parts of a Pumpkin Overview Reading Comprehension Worksheet October Fall

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This passage describes the parts of a pumpkin (900-1000 Lexile). 12 questions (identify, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students label 9 parts of a pumpkin using information from the passage. I have provided a color and BW

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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September 11th Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle September Poetry

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The majority of students we teach now were not even alive on 9/11/2001, so it can be difficult for them to understand the events of that day. This passage explains the events. 26 questions (matching, true/false, multiple choice) assess students'

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Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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October Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fall Holidays

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This bundle provides several reading comprehension worksheets for the month of October. Each listing has more information and previews. I've provided a color and BW version for each, as well as the key. These are great for independent work, group

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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November Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Thanksgiving

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This bundle provides several reading comprehension worksheets for the month of November. Each listing has more information and previews. I've provided a color and BW version for each, as well as the key. These are great for classwork, homework, or

Subjects:

U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$14.50

$7.25

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Valentine's Day Figurative Language & Grammar Identification Worksheet; February

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This bundle gives students practice with figurative language and parts of speech identification related to Valentine's Day. Great for review!18 examples for students to identify the type of figurative language. 4 sentence starters for students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$2.25

$1.25

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Fire Prevention Week Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fire Safety October

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This passage describes Fire Prevention Week in the United States (1000-1100 Lexile). 25 questions (identify, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I have provided a color and BW version. Key included.Includes: Article

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.63 MB)

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Top Christmas Gifts Over the Decades Reading Comprehension Worksheet December

By Teaching to the Middle

This handout briefly describes the top Christmas gifts over the decades. 18 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and BW version, as well as the key. This is a fun comprehension activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.25

Digital Download ZIP (1.30 MB)

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15 years in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies

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Undergrad in Middle School Education; Masters degree in Middle/Secondary English Education

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Australian History, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Literature, School Counseling, Economics , General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Hispanic Heritage Month