Reading comprehension Worksheets for Ages 5-9 - Page 21
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Marco Polo Worksheet
This free worksheet teaches kids about Marco Polo, the world explorer from Venice. They'll read about his journeys and the book he wrote and answer comprehension questions with multiple-choice boxes. He was just 17-years old when he started his travels!
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Matching: Plants Worksheet
This worksheet helps your child focus on details to build pattern recognition, problem solving and sorting/matching skills. Your child will enjoy the challenge of searching for similar images that match. Point out how small differences can exist in similar things and excite them with bright pictures and a fun challenge.
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Find Words Worksheet
Help your little learner recognize that one letter words can be words too using this fun worksheet! As they work on it, they'll learn how to spot the gaps between words and become more familiar with written language. Download it now and get them started!
Find Words Worksheet
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The Crow and the Pitcher Synonyms Worksheet
Give your child the building blocks for effective communication with an ELA lesson! Help the crow in this Kids Academy worksheet find the correct stones to fill the pitcher - only those next to synonym pairs! This is a fun way for kids to learn and expand their vocabulary and language skills.
The Crow and the Pitcher Synonyms Worksheet
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Contractions: In the Countryside Worksheet
This worksheet is great for building reading and writing skills.
Help your child master basic contractions with this printable worksheet: In the Countryside. Have them go through each sentence and select the right contraction. It's perfect for developing reading and writing skills.
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Octopus Facts Worksheet For Kids
Let your child dive into the world of octopuses with this fun worksheet. It offers invaluable practice in reading non-fiction texts, while they learn interesting facts about these strange sea creatures. It's a great way to help them hone their skills in reading comprehension.
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Question Words: Toys Worksheet
Let your kids enjoy learning to ask precise questions with this fun worksheet! Read each sentence fragment and look at the word bank, picking the correct word to complete the sentence. Check the box next to the correct word to use. It's that easy and lots of fun!
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What Does It Mean? Worksheet
Teach your child to use context clues with this engaging Kids Academy worksheet. Read the sentences and find the pink-highlighted word. Use the other words in the sentence to figure out the meaning, then check the box next to the picture that represents it.
What Does It Mean? Worksheet
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Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
This printable worksheet helps kids practice differentiating between short and long vowel sounds. They'll use context clues to figure out which words make sense in simple sentences. A great way to build reading and writing skills!
Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
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Fix Capital Letters Worksheet
Put on your hardhats and get out the tools - it's time to do some repair work! Have your child identify sentences written with proper capitalization on this fun and colorful worksheet. Ask more advanced students to rewrite incorrect sentences correctly - it'll help them understand letter case better.
Fix Capital Letters Worksheet
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When Does It Happen? Worksheet
Help your kids learn about the different times of day and when events occur using this worksheet. Ask them to look at the pictures and determine which box shows when the story happened. Then, discuss how they can use this knowledge to better describe events that occur.
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Chess Facts Bingo Worksheet
Help your child assess their knowledge of chess with our simple worksheet. It contains six questions; read them to your child and ask them if the statements are true or false. Once they check the boxes for the true statements, you'll have a better understanding of their understanding of the game.
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Let's Go to School! Worksheet
Ask your kids to circle the objects they need for school on this worksheet. It contains pictures of different objects - some needed and some not related to school. This should be easy for them as they're already enrolled or homeschooled.
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True or False? The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet
Test students' understanding of The Boy Who Cried Wolf with this free downloadable worksheet. It contains true/false questions to assess comprehension of key events. Easy to complete, it checks students can recall facts from the story. Try it and see!
True or False? The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet
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Dinosaurs Worksheet
Kids are often fascinated by dinosaurs, creatures that roamed the Earth before man. Sadly, they are now extinct. To learn more, read facts on this worksheet to your kids and help them answer the question at the end by selecting the correct option.
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Rhyming Words in Poems Worksheet
If your kids love poems, get them to recite some to you or have them write their own. Use this worksheet to help them find words that rhyme. Read the short poems and have them check the highlighted words for rhyming.
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Tick Tock Word Problems Time Worksheet
Mix math and fun with this telling time word problems worksheet! Your child will love solving the events' finishing times using the vivid colors and joyful illustrations. Tick Tock!
Tick Tock Word Problems Time Worksheet
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Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
Ask your kids if they can name any common words with the /oo/ sound. Read each word with them and help them pronounce it. Then, have them circle the words that have the /oo/ sound as in moon.
Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
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Nursery Rhyme Match–Up Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids build pre-reading skills using stories they know and love! By connecting with prior knowledge, kids can develop ideas about characters and set the stage for reading strategies.
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There, Those and These Sight Words Worksheet
Help teach your child to read and use tricky demonstrative pronouns. Use this 2nd grade sight words worksheet: there, those, these. Have them read each sentence and choose the right pronoun by looking at the pictures.
There, Those and These Sight Words Worksheet
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The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet
Before embarking on this Robin Hood adventure, ensure your child reads and comprehends the 'Reading Folk Tales: Robin Hood' worksheet. Have them consider the story's lessons, and observe the details. Read the questions and help your kids select the correct answers.
The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet
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Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Have your child guess some of the inventors of the popular items we use today. For instance, the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison. Look at Ben Franklin's inventions and help your kids match the arrays to the correct multiplication fact. Check the box and circle the product.
Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
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He, Him, His Printable Sight Words Worksheet
He, Him, His worksheet includes colorful pictures, simple sentences, and lots of fun. Guaranteed to engage and make learning enjoyable!
He, Him, His Printable Sight Words Worksheet
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Adjectives in Sentences Worksheet
Our learners can find it hard to use writing to add detail, but adjectives can help. With this fun worksheet, kids can identify adjectives that describe food and drink. Guide them through each sentence, discussing the words and having them choose the one that gives information about the food/drink.
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Reading comprehension is crucial for children aged 5-9 because it is foundational to their academic and personal development. At this age, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong comprehension skills enable them to grasp the meaning of texts, enriching their vocabulary, boosting their overall language skills, and fostering a love for reading.
Firstly, comprehension enhances academic success across subjects. Whether it's understanding math word problems, following instructions in science experiments, or interpreting historical events, the ability to comprehend text is essential. It also promotes critical thinking, allowing children to make connections between concepts and solve problems more effectively.
Secondly, good comprehension skills support emotional intelligence. Reading stories with complex characters and scenarios helps children develop empathy by understanding different perspectives and experiences. This emotional growth is crucial for their social development.
Finally, fostering reading comprehension at an early age sets children up for lifelong learning. It builds confidence and curiosity, encouraging them to explore new topics and ideas independently.
Parents and teachers play a pivotal role in this developmental stage. By reading with children, asking questions about the stories, and engaging them in discussions, adults can provide the support needed for children to develop strong comprehension skills, setting them on a path to successful, informed, and inquisitive lives.
