Creatures of Legend Workbook (22 Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Assignments)

The Creatures of Legend Workbook is a fun and engaging collection of short articles about famous legendary creatures from around the world. Each passage is written in clear, simple language at a level that is easy to read and understand. The workbook includes questions after each article to help students practice comprehension, recall details, and think critically. The articles are broken into manageable sections with bold vocabulary words highlighted in context, making it easier for students to learn new words without feeling overwhelmed.
This workbook is ideal for special education students, ADHD students, and struggling readers because the passages are short, visually clear, and designed to maintain focus. The chunked format allows students to read one section at a time, which reduces frustration and improves attention. The combination of interesting topics, guided questions, and accessible language encourages confidence, engagement, and success in reading comprehension.

Assignments Included:
Bigfoot (Sasquatch) – A large, ape-like creature said to live in North American forests.
Yeti (Abominable Snowman) – A giant, white-furred humanoid believed to roam the Himalayas.
Loch Ness Monster (Nessie) – A long-necked lake creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, Scotland.
Chupacabra – A mysterious beast from Latin America that attacks livestock and drinks blood.
Mothman – A winged creature with glowing red eyes first reported in West Virginia.
Jersey Devil – A horned, flying creature said to haunt the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.
Bunyip – A water creature from Australian Aboriginal legend that lives in swamps and rivers.
Thunderbird – A giant bird reported in Native American folklore, known to cause storms when it flies.
Ogopogo – A long, serpentine lake monster said to live in Okanagan Lake, Canada.
Flatwoods Monster – A strange, tall humanoid with glowing eyes spotted in West Virginia.
Loveland Frogman – A humanoid frog-like creature sighted near Loveland, Ohio.
Mapinguari – A giant, sloth-like beast reported in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Mokele-Mbembe – A sauropod-like river creature reported in the Congo Basin.
Ahool – A giant bat or flying primate reported in Indonesia.
Altamaha-ha – A serpentine river creature said to live in Georgia, USA.
Tatzelwurm – A serpent-like creature reported in the Alps of Europe.
Yowie – The Australian version of Bigfoot, a giant, hairy humanoid.
Vampire – A human-like creature from folklore that drinks blood to survive, often active at night.
Werewolf – A human who transforms into a wolf under the full moon, a creature from European folklore.
Kelpie – A shape-shifting water horse from Scottish legend, said to lure people into rivers and lakes.
Beast of Bodmin Moor – A large, mysterious cat-like creature reported in Cornwall, England.
Mermaid – A legendary creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish, often said to live in oceans or lakes.