Reading comprehension Reading Worksheets for Ages 6-8 - Page 4
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Questions About Informational Texts: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Ask your students: What comes to mind when we talk about a community? What different habits do people practice? What do fellow students do that seems strange? Read this passage aloud to your kindergartners and make sure they understand it. Then, answer the questions at the bottom of the page. (80 words)
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First and Third Person Point of View Worksheet
Remind kids what a point of view is in a story. First person is from the character's perspective; third person is from the narrator's. Ask students to check if sentences in the exercise are in first or third person point of view.
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Across Genres Worksheet
Young readers can sharpen their reading skills by identifying elements of various literature genres. This PDF offers practice with realist stories, fantasies, poems and folktales. It will help them answer comprehension questions confidently, by recognizing settings and spotting which rhymes and which offers a traditional message.
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Visit an Aquarium Worksheet
Have your kids ever been to an aquarium? It's a great place to see a variety of sea creatures, like turtles, dolphins, sharks and fish. If they're fascinated by sea life, this worksheet is perfect! Help them circle the aquarium animals among the words in the picture.
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Sight Words with Blends Worksheet
This free PDF lets your children trace and write sight words with tricky blends. The guide numbers help them start from the top, building fine motor skills and enhancing sight word vocab. It's a great way to give your kids a solid foundation for reading!
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The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet
Sing the beloved nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys" with your child, and add a finger play for extra fun! After a few times, encourage them to join in and fill the songs with laughter. Also, have fun coloring the worksheet featuring the monkeys and their Mama.
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Poem or Story Book? Worksheet
Help your little readers comprehend different genres with this free worksheet! Colorful images and familiar themes help them distinguish between poems and story books. They'll identify which is which, then connect the picture to the right column with traceable lines. A fun way to expand their understanding!
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Craft and Structure: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Before starting the worksheet, ask your kids to recall their favorite bedtime stories. What characters and events can they remember? Four popular children's stories are hidden among pictures of other objects - help them search and circle the fairy tales in this PDF.
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Cinderella Comprehension Worksheet
Help your child hone reading comprehension and analysis skills with this fun Cinderella worksheet! They'll practice identifying character traits and building a deeper understanding of the story.
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Cities Worksheet
This social studies PDF introduces kids to the differences between cities and towns. Colorful imagery helps them to distinguish between the two; for example, cities have traffic, business people and skyscrapers, while suburbs and rural areas do not. This allows children to have a reference point for what makes cities unique.
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
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More Turtle Facts Worksheet
Discover more fun facts about turtles with this reading worksheet! Read through the paragraph, check out the pictures, then answer the questions at the bottom to see how well your child remembers what they learned. Find out what turtles can and can't do by ticking the boxes. Let the turtle-filled learning begin!
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Action! Worksheet
Most English words are borrowed, and prefixes and suffixes are added to change the meaning. A popular prefix is 'act', from the Greek root meaning 'to do'. With your kids, look at the words in this worksheet and circle those with the root 'act'.
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Which is the Correct Sentence? Worksheet
Punctuation is crucial in sentence formation. If your kid still doesn't grasp it, bigger hurdles await when writing sentences. Get them to read simple sentences, then ask if they know the right punctuation. Assist them in selecting the sentence that has the accurate punctuation.
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Where Do We Sleep Worksheet
Help your kids understand the importance of a safe space with this activity: Ask them to draw a line connecting the different animals and insects to the words that describe where they sleep. Remind them that everyone needs a sanctuary to rest – like the animals and insects in this printout.
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Safety First Worksheet
Diagrams can be informative but inference is key. This worksheet contains diagrams of construction worker equipment. Get your little one to use prior knowledge to work out the uses and protection of each part. Then read the sentences and check the correct answer that fills in the blanks!
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Pronouns Worksheet
Help your child explore pronouns with this worksheet: start by asking them which pronouns they know. Then, read the sentences and their options aloud together, and ask your child to choose the best pronoun for each sentence. This worksheet should be easy for them if they can already read short sentences.
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The Big Surprise: Questions Worksheet
Have your child read or listen to The Big Surprise. Ask them the questions in the printable, help check the answers and discuss the story. Keep it to 80 words.
Have your child read or listen to The Big Surprise, then ask them the questions in the printable. Discuss the story and help them check the answers.
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Read Words Order Part 2 Worksheet
Help your students make progress with reading by using this easy worksheet. It includes two pictures with short sentences your child should be able to read. Ask them to read these out loud, and if they're struggling, help them. Then, they should check the box that shows the page they'd read first.
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Going to the Dentist Worksheet
Kids can feel anxious when going to the dentist, but understanding why they go helps them cope. This free text helps them learn, as they read and answer questions about Ben's visit. They'll gain insight into Ben's emotions, while honing their critical thinking skills.
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Read Words Order Part 1 Worksheet
Is your child just starting out with reading or having trouble? This worksheet is perfect! It'll help them learn the right way to read. Ask them to circle the arrow that shows the right direction to read. With this exercise, your child can overcome some of their reading challenges.
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High Frequency Words: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Having knowledge of high frequency words can make emergent readers stronger and boost comprehension. This free assessment worksheet uses traceable lines to connect the picture to its corresponding words, allowing them to feel successful. It's a great way to reinforce high frequency words with familiar imagery.
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What Am I? Worksheet
This worksheet assesses students' ability to differentiate between stories and texts they read for facts. Students learn to distinguish between reading for pleasure and reading for information. It includes statements from both a story and an informational text, and students must decide what type of text it is.
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Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for children aged 6-8 as it forms the foundation for future academic success and lifelong learning. At this age, children transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn," meaning they start to use reading as a tool to gather information rather than just decode words.
Firstly, strong reading comprehension skills enhance vocabulary development. By understanding stories and texts, children can learn new words and concepts effectively. This expands their linguistic repertoire, which is vital for communication and writing.
Secondly, reading comprehension improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Engaging with a variety of texts encourages children to think deeply, make inferences, and draw conclusions. These cognitive processes are essential not only in academics but also in making informed decisions in everyday life.
Furthermore, reading with comprehension fosters emotional intelligence and empathy. Stories allow children to explore diverse perspectives and experiences, helping them to understand and relate to others better.
Lastly, proficiency in reading comprehension directly impacts performance in other subjects such as math, science, and social studies, where understanding word problems and written instructions is crucial.
Therefore, parents and teachers must focus on nurturing strong reading comprehension skills in children aged 6-8, providing them with a solid foundation for their educational journey.
