Enhance your child's reading skills with our engaging "Improve Reading Comprehension Worksheets" designed specifically for ages 8-9. These printable worksheets focus on critical reading strategies, helping to boost understanding and retention of texts. Featuring a variety of fun exercises, including reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary activities, each worksheet is crafted to make learning enjoyable and effective. Perfect for classroom or home use, these resources empower children to analyze texts, draw conclusions, and think critically. Help your young learners develop essential reading skills that will support their academic journey and foster a lifelong love for reading!


Check out this FREE "Improve reading comprehension" Trial Lesson for age 8-9!

Read Words with Silent Letters (h,k,w,b)

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  • 8-9
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Find The Missing Word Worksheet
Find The Missing Word Worksheet

Find The Missing Word Worksheet

Master silent letters like "b" and "k" with this illustrated worksheet! Read the sentences and fill in the blanks with the correct word, checking the box. Read all the way to the bottom and review words containing silent letters. A great way to help your little learner tackle a tough topic!
Find The Missing Word Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 2
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 2
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 48
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 48
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 48
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Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet
Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet

Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet

Test your child's knowledge with this fun worksheet! Ask them to read the words and select if they are synonyms or antonyms - e.g. 'happy' is a synonym and 'bad' is an antonym. For an extra challenge, ask them to provide two synonyms and two antonyms for each word.
Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 44
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 44
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 44
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 61
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 61
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 61
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 66
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 21
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Using Subheadings Worksheet
Using Subheadings Worksheet

Using Subheadings Worksheet

Writers must follow many rules to make their work organized and easier to read. Subheadings are usually in bold font and centered at the top of the page. Read the text to your kids and have them circle the correct answer.
Using Subheadings Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 57
Adding up to 50: Page 57

Adding up to 50: Page 57

Adding up to 50: Page 57
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Text Features Worksheet
Text Features Worksheet

Text Features Worksheet

Help your kids get better at processing and analyzing texts by getting them to practice. Our worksheet with text features will help them find their way. This will help them understand how the features assist in finding information. Encourage practice, and they'll be able to improve quickly.
Text Features Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 35
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 35
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 35
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Sea Lion Show Worksheet
Sea Lion Show Worksheet

Sea Lion Show Worksheet

Help your kids understand and enjoy bar graphs better with this worksheet. Read and follow the simple instructions with your kids, and guide them through some exercises which will help them practice. As they learn maths in school, each day brings a new topic which might prove more difficult than the last. This worksheet will give your kids the best learning experience.
Sea Lion Show Worksheet
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Text Features Worksheet
Text Features Worksheet

Text Features Worksheet

Encourage your child to read- it'll pay off! Reading teaches us new words, spelling, and information on various topics. Plus, readers use text features- such as tables, indexes, and diagrams- to help comprehend. Read the worksheet with your child and help them identify and understand the different features.
Text Features Worksheet
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 19
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 19

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 19

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 19
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Improving reading comprehension in children aged 8-9 is crucial for several reasons. At this age, children progress from "learning to read" to "reading to learn," making comprehension skills essential for their academic success. Strong reading comprehension abilities enable children to understand and engage with more complex texts across all subjects, including science, history, and math. As they encounter new vocabulary and ideas, effective comprehension skills help them to make connections and retain information.

Additionally, reading comprehension fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children develop the ability to analyze stories, discern characters’ motives, and understand main ideas and supporting details. This analytical capability transfers to other areas of life, as they learn to evaluate information critically.

Moreover, bolstering reading comprehension nurtures a love for reading. When children understand what they read, they are more likely to enjoy books and seek out new reading materials, fostering lifelong learning. Lastly, strong reading comprehension skills contribute to enhanced self-confidence; when children grasp concepts readily, they’re more motivated to participate in discussions and express their thoughts.

In sum, prioritizing reading comprehension for 8- to 9-year-olds lays a strong educational foundation that benefits their overall intellectual, emotional, and social development.