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.