Here's a simple comprehension worksheet to test reading and understanding skills. The children need to read the text about Thomas Edison, then answer a few questions at the end.
Our interview worksheets take a more personal approach to learning about famous people, both past and present. Can the children imagine they are interviewing Thomas Edison and write some good open questions for him to answer?
Our famous people posters look great displayed in groups on a classroom wall, or you can use them in scrapbooks and project work - this one features Thomas Edison.