Reading Non-Fiction Worksheets for Ages 6-8
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Discover an engaging collection of Reading Non-Fiction Worksheets designed specifically for children aged 6-8. These educational resources aim to enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills through captivating topics and stories. Perfect for classroom use or home learning, our worksheets encourage young readers to explore the world around them, integrating fun facts with guided questions to foster a love for non-fiction. These activities not only improve literacy but also spark curiosity and promote an understanding of real-life subjects. Download and print our high-quality worksheets today to inspire the young minds in your life when learning about the fascinating world of non-fiction!
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Dinosaur Facts Worksheet
Help your child improve reading skills with engaging nonfiction texts! This dinosaur facts worksheet will teach fun information and test kids on the key details. It'll keep them motivated and ready to learn!
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Mammals and Birds Worksheet
This worksheet challenges kids to read an informational text and review science facts about mammals and birds. Have them read the passage then mark statements true or false. Remind them to go back to the text if they get stuck! Get started now and help your child enhance multiple skills in one go!
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Point of View Worksheet
This printable worksheet helps kids understand Point of View by providing 1st and 3rd person choices. It's a fun way to practice differentiating between the two viewpoints and improve their reading comprehension. Match the sentences to 1st or 3rd person to strengthen understanding and enjoy the task!
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Skunks Worksheet
Kids can learn fascinating information about a beloved and smelly animal with this fun worksheet. They'll read articles, texts, and look at an accompanying picture while reading. Captions and sidebars can give extra details. Finally, answer the given questions by selecting the correct response. Reading is a fun and informative way to gain knowledge!
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Sequence Word Eagle Worksheet
Help your child brush up on reading and writing with this fun worksheet. Read the story of the golden eagle's day, then have the child circle the numbers in the right order. Point out the sequence words that tell the order of events. This helps learners understand how to make their writing clear and understandable to others.
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Author’s Purpose: Erosion Worksheet
Expose your students to new texts and passages to help them gain reading practice, learn new words and acquire the author's knowledge. This worksheet has a short passage; have your students read it and choose the author's purpose from the given options.
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White House Worksheet
Read stories to your students to teach them new words, and about the White House. Before reading, ask your kindergartners what they already know. Then read short sentences for them to learn about the building the U.S President resides in.
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Descriptive Writing Worksheet: Part 1
Kids, let's learn about the Pilgrims! Read this short text about their voyage to America, then answer the questions at the bottom. Writing is an art: expressing emotions in artful words and sentences. Some writing informs, others describe. Here, discover the Pilgrims' journey!
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More About Dinosaurs Worksheet
Let your little archaeologist have a blast with this Kids Academy worksheet! They’ll explore the past and learn more about the triceratops while practicing their informational text skills. Be sure to highlight the textbox and show them how the frill is explained. Finish the worksheet by answering the question!
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Volcano Facts Worksheet
This PDF worksheet helps 3rd graders improve their skills for reading both fiction and nonfiction. It also introduces them to finding the main idea of a text and locating supporting details. Download it now to help your child break down text for better comprehension.
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Jamestown Worksheet
Help your kids build vocabulary by reading simple texts and stories to them. This exercise helps them practice reading and grammar, and increases their knowledge of a topic. In this worksheet, kids learn about Jamestown: read text aloud and help them circle the correct date for each event.
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More About Pelicans Worksheet
Train your reader to look for clues in words with this fun worksheet about pelicans! As they read each sentence, they'll learn more about these majestic birds. Once they finish, answer the questions and explore even more!
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Authors and Illustrators Worksheet
This free PDF provides a simple and fun way to understand the roles of authors and illustrators for beginning readers. It offers concrete pictures of what each one does and traceable lines for children to decide whether they are an author or an illustrator. It will help build their critical thinking skills and foster a better understanding of the book-making process.
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The Native Americans Worksheet
Ask your students who the Native Americans are and give them a history lesson if needed. Read the text about the Native Americans and circle the past tense verbs. The text describes events that occurred when the first Pilgrims arrived in America.
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Changes to the Amazon Worksheet
If your kids are interested in protecting the planet, they should know about the Amazon. Use this worksheet to teach them about it. Read it with them and help them find the cause and effect relationships, then check them off. It explains the situation in the Amazon, why it's happening and the results.
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Book Bingo Worksheet
Help your kids spot which of the kids in the worksheet are reading correctly. Early instruction in reading helps ensure kids won't face problems later on, plus any impairments can be identified and corrected quickly. Can your child read? Have them check the pictures of kids holding books the right way.
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Explanatory Writing Worksheet
This worksheet teaches kids the three main types of writing. Descriptive writing describes a situation, explanatory writing explains how to do something, and persuasive writing is used to sway readers' opinions. Read the text and help your kids answer the questions by circling the right answer.
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Pelicans Worksheet
This printable worksheet will help your child learn to read and analyze informational passages. It's fun and educational, featuring an animal science topic about pelicans. Read the passage and view the graph, then answer the questions by indicating if the statements are true or false.
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Vehicles Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids visualize vehicles in different environments. They can trace each vehicle and read basic sentences about it to learn how it moves in each environment. It's a great way to boost their reference skills.
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Jupiter Facts Worksheet
Kids can test their reading comprehension by using this Jupiter facts worksheet! It helps them practice remembering key details and strengthen their critical reading skills while learning an interesting nonfiction text.
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Growing Plants Worksheet
Young gardeners and scientists can learn about what helps plants grow with this fun PDF worksheet. Kids will trace lines to practice left-to-right patterning and use pictures from the rebus story to guide them. Learn that plants need sunshine, water and soil, then check off pictures of what each plant needs. It's an engaging and educational way to help their plants become big and strong.
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The Dentist Worksheet
Community helpers are essential for our wellbeing. This vibrant worksheet is a great way to introduce children to the dentist and their tools. They'll read the text, use the pictures and answer questions about what the dentist does and what they use. It's a great way to make the dentist more approachable, as well as help with comprehension.
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Am I a Mammal or Bird? Worksheet
We categorize animals into groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, etc. This worksheet helps kids understand the difference between birds and mammals. Read through the clues and think about each one. Then decide if it describes a bird or mammal, check the box and complete!
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Dogs, Dogs Worksheet
Help your child understand main ideas with this fun doggy worksheet from Kids Academy! Have them read the passage and then discuss the main idea. After that, have them read the answer choices and pick the right one. This will help your kiddo hone their critical reading comprehension skills!
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Reading non-fiction for ages 6-8 is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it ignites children’s curiosity about the world around them. At this age, children are extremely eager to learn, and non-fiction texts present facts, information, and real-life stories that satisfy their inquisitive minds. This exposure not only enhances their knowledge but also fosters a lifelong love of learning.
Secondly, non-fiction supports the development of critical thinking and comprehension skills. By engaging with text that is grounded in reality, children learn how to evaluate information, compare different viewpoints, and make sense of complex concepts. This cultivates analytical skills that benefit them across all subjects.
Moreover, reading non-fiction helps expand vocabulary and language skills. Young readers encounter a rich variety of terms and contexts, which aids in the development of effective communication skills. It also builds background knowledge, very important for understanding wider academic content as they progress in school.
Lastly, non-fiction can connect children to their communities, cultures, and history, fostering empathy and an understanding of diversity. By valuing non-fiction reading, parents and teachers not only support literacy development but also enrich children's overall educational experience.
