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Psychic octopus predicts World Cup result

Submitted by David Pike on 9 July 2010.

A reading activity based on a topical news story that is bound to prompt class discussion! Includes comprehension and vocabulary questions.

Resource File(s)
l1octopusworldcup.pdf
Resource type
Reading comprehension
Physical format
4 pages
Level
L1
English
Reading: text focus (comprehension)
Reading: word focus (phonics & vocabulary)
Context
Sport
Free tags
FIFA World Cup 2010
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