This STAAR ESL Biography Reading Bundle includes five engaging informational text passages designed to help students strengthen reading comprehension while exploring influential figures from music and literature. These English as a Second Language worksheets are ideal for middle and high school English learners who need structured support when reading informational texts and responding to questions similar to those found on the STAAR exam.

Each biography resource includes leveled readings, comprehension questions, vocabulary and context clues activities, and a Short Constructed Response (SCR) writing task that encourages students to cite evidence directly from the text. Audio support is also included to help multilingual learners build listening skills while following along with the reading passage. These scaffolded activities help students practice identifying main ideas, supporting details, and text evidence while developing confidence in academic reading and writing.

These English as a Second Language worksheets are designed for flexible classroom use and can be used for STAAR reading preparation, informational text lessons, literacy centers, independent work, or guided reading activities. With built-in supports and clear structure, the activities help English learners develop strong comprehension strategies while engaging with meaningful nonfiction texts.

This bundle includes the following resources:

• Celia Cruz | ESL Biography Informational Text with Audio
• Selena Quintanilla | ESL Biography Informational Text with Audio
• Edgar Allan Poe | ESL Biography Informational Text with Audio
• Mary Shelley | ESL Biography Informational Text with Audio
• Bram Stoker | ESL Biography Informational Text with Audio

Each resource includes:

✔ Leveled informational text passages
✔ Comprehension questions
✔ Context clues vocabulary practice
✔ Short Constructed Response (SCR) writing activity
✔ Printable PDFs for easy classroom use
✔ Google Slides with embedded audio
✔ PowerPoint with embedded audio
✔ Standalone MP3 audio files
✔ Answer keys

All texts are differentiated for CEFR levels A2, B1, and B2, allowing flexible use in mixed-ability ESL classrooms. Audio is provided both as embedded audio in Google Slides and PowerPoint and as standalone MP3 files for independent or offline listening.

Perfect for:

• STAAR reading practice
• Informational text comprehension
• English as a Second Language reading instruction

• Literacy centers and bell ringers
• Independent reading and writing activities
• Supporting multilingual learners in secondary classrooms

Also in this Series:

STAAR ESL Military Reading Bundle | Informational Text Passages with Audio

STAAR ESL Cultural Reading Bundle | Informational Text Passages with Audio

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