

This ESL reading comprehension bundle includes 6 engaging worksheets focused on relatable characters, short stories, and surprising situations. With a grammar focus on the present simple tense, these activities target learners in Grades 1-9 and are ideal for A1 to A2 level ESL students.
Each worksheet encourages reading for detail, improves vocabulary recognition, and supports grammar development through contextual reading tasks. Designed for young learners, teens, and even adult beginners, these print-and-go resources work well for classroom, homework, or small-group practice.
What’s Included + Grade-Level Structure:
Grades 1–3
George & Dominique – Simple character-driven reading task with comprehension
What a Surprise! – A short story worksheet ideal for beginner learners
Grades 4–6
Friendly Girl – Reading about social traits, with reading-for-detail tasks
People – General reading comprehension exercise for early ESL learners
Grades 7–9
An Exciting Trip – Narrative-style reading to practice comprehension and sequencing
A Thirsty Ghost – Short fiction reading suited for engaging middle and high school ESL students
Applications:
- ESL reading comprehension lesson
- Grammar and vocabulary practice
- Class discussion starters and pair work
- ELL differentiation, SPED accommodations, and adult literacy practice
Product Details:
- Language Levels: Pre-A1 to A2
- Grade Range: 1st-9th Grade
- Student Types: Elementary, High school, Adults, SPED, Business English
- Topics Covered: Stories, surprises, people, travel, character traits
- Grammar Focus: Present Simple
- Skills: Reading for detail, vocabulary building, sentence interpretation
- Answer Key: Not included
Support your students’ ESL reading growth with this versatile worksheet pack that promotes comprehension through engaging content.
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