Engage your middle school students with one of the most exciting sporting events in the world, the FIFA Men’s World Cup!

If you’re looking for NO PREP reading comprehension activities that combine literacy skills, history, sports, and critical thinking, this resource is exactly what you need.

Plus, the Teacher’s Guide includes suggested uses and differentiation tips to make YOUR job even easier!

I recommend using this resource with students aged 11-15. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate (B1-B2) or Advanced (C1-C2).

PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED.

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RESOURCES INCLUDED:

** Pre-reading activity for students to share their opinions and make predictions
** An original non-fiction reading passage (3 pages) about the history of the FIFA Men’s World Cup. Includes: Before the World Cup, The First World Cup, World War II Stops the Tournament, Legendary Teams and Players, A More Global Tournament, Technology Changes the Game, World Cup Traditions and Fun Facts.
** Reading-comprehension questions
** Multiple Choice quiz
** True or False activity
** Word search
** Worksheets with nine thought-provoking writing prompts perfect for sparking creativity and critical thinking. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.

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SAVE VALUABLE TIME:
** All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions include editable boxes; students just have to type their answers on those boxes, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
** This pack includes a Teacher’s Guide with all the activities and their corresponding answer keys, as well as the handouts for the students in separate files and suggestions on how to use this resource. This resource is NOT EDITABLE for teachers.

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