ESOL Reading

Reading Comprehension: Debbie thinks Mrs. Bruining looks unusual because ______________.

• she is tall and thin, and has bright red hair

• she has a long braid, and is shaped like a bottle

• she is old and short, but looks very stylish

• she has birds in her hair and wear green boots

Academic vocabulary: ________: talk to other people and work together with them.

• interact

• enclose

• benefit

• entertain

Academic vocabulary: ____________: to form a picture of someone or something in your mind.

• generalize

• visualize

• apologize

• downsize

What was the MOST INTERESTING thing that you read in your book today? Type the sentence or sentences below:Sentence stem: The most interesting thing that I read today was _______.

Reading Comprehension: What is the main idea of the passage about the benefits of reading?

• A) Reading is a waste of time.

• B) Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

• C) Reading is only for entertainment.

• D) Reading is difficult and boring.

Grammar: Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She _______ to the store every Saturday.

• A) go

• B) goes

• C) going

• D) gone

Vocabulary: What does the word 'elaborate' mean in the context of describing a plan?

• A) Simple

• B) Detailed

• C) Quick

• D) Unnecessary

Sentence Structure: Identify the sentence with correct punctuation.

• A) She said 'I will be there soon'.

• B) She said, I will be there soon.

• C) She said, 'I will be there soon.'

• D) She said 'I will be there soon.'

Reading Comprehension: Why does the author describe the setting in detail?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To create a vivid image in the reader's mind

• C) To fill space

• D) To introduce new characters

Literary Analysis: What is the theme of the story 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• A) Wealth is everything

• B) Love and sacrifice

• C) Jealousy and envy

• D) Adventure and excitement