The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth – Reading & Critical Thinking Pack

56 countries. A shared history.
But what does the Commonwealth actually mean today?

This ready-to-use reading and discussion pack helps students explore one of the world’s most unique international organisations – past, present, and future.

This resource combines structured reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and high-level discussion tasks to encourage critical thinking about history, democracy, global cooperation, and post-colonial identity.

Perfect for lessons on:

·         The Commonwealth

·         British Empire & colonial legacy

·         Globalisation & international organisations

·         Democracy & human rights

·         Cultural identity & cooperation

What’s Included (10 pages)

·         Informative reading text about the Commonwealth

·         Comprehension questions

·         Vocabulary gap-fill activity

·         Vocabulary matching task

·         Higher-order discussion questions

·         Complete answer key

Skills Practised

• Reading comprehension
• Academic vocabulary
• Argumentation
• Debate & discussion
• Analytical thinking
• Writing preparation

Thought-provoking. Structured. Classroom-ready.

Make global issues meaningful and spark real discussions in your classroom.