Reading comprehension Reading Fiction Worksheets for 8-Year-Olds - Page 2
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Special Day Worksheet
What's your child's favorite day? Let them tell you what makes it special and what they enjoy most. With the worksheet, show them the picture and ask them to identify the day. Read the story aloud, and help them answer the questions and check the right responses.
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Point of View Worksheet
Readers need to identify the storyteller to properly understand and relate to the story. Help your kids identify the point of view by noticing the pronouns used. Read the story in this worksheet with them and guide them to determine the story's point of view.
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Three Little Pigs / Les Trois Petits Cochons Worksheet
Teaching kids words in foreign tongues? Use picture clues to help them build connections for deeper learning! This PDF worksheet uses the three little pigs story to teach French words for three, pigs and wolf. Kids can make picture-word associations and follow traceable lines to match the French and English words.
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Antonyms: Prometheus Worksheet
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings to another. For example, the antonyms of 'good' are 'bad', 'poor' and 'wicked'. Ask your child to give you antonyms for 'Prometheus', which relates to fire. Invite your kids to trace the lines to the fireplace if the words are antonyms, helping the people in the tracing sheet get warm.
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The Ant and The Grasshopper Worksheet
This worksheet uses the beloved childhood fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" to teach your child about plot and order of events. Your child must read the events and put them in the right order. Once completed, review the story with your child to ensure its accuracy.
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Cinderella / Cenerentola Worksheet
Children will love this fairytale about a princess trying to get to the royal ball. With colorful images and context clues, they'll learn Italian words without even realizing it. They'll fill in the correct boxes and help Cenerentola get to her happily-ever after. This free worksheet will delight and teach at once!
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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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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.
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Poem: I Write About The Butterfly Worksheet
Do your kids like poetry? Encourage them to explore and connect with their poetic side! Read the butterfly poem from this worksheet aloud, then help them answer the questions. It's a great way to grow their appreciation of poetry and of the natural world.
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Synonyms: The Tortoise and Hare Worksheet
Help your kids identify words with similar meanings with this worksheet featuring a colourful picture of the Tortoise and the Hare. Show them how to check the boxes of animals with words that have similar meaning, then let them find more on their own. They'll love the challenge and you'll appreciate the educational value.
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Realistic Fiction: The First Day Worksheet
Fiction is made-up events, so story-writing is fiction writing. In this worksheet, there's a short story about Rosa, her friend Miguel, and their first day back at school. Read the story aloud to your kids and help them circle the right pictures to the questions. Repeat if needed.
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Poem: Cats and Dogs Worksheet
Read the poem to your child and point out where each stanza ends. Ask if they know what a stanza is (if not, explain it's a group of lines in a poem). Help them answer the question at the bottom of the printout. This simple, sweet poem about cats is easy for your child to relate to.
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The Dog and His Bone: Questions Worksheet
Read the story of The Dog and His Bone to your child and help them understand it. Have them read it aloud if possible. Then, read the five questions on the worksheet and guide them to select the correct answers.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf Part 1 Worksheet
Storytime can be your kid's favorite part of the day. Ask them what their favorite stories are, then read the text in the printout. Read along with them, making sure they understand each word. At the end, go over the questions and have them check the correct answers.
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Setting of a Story Worksheet
You need characters, theme, POV, plot and setting to tell a good story. Ask your kids to explain them and use this worksheet with a story to teach them about setting. Read the story with your kids, then have them circle the picture that best shows the setting.
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Think About It: Assessment Worksheet
Reading is a fun and important way to learn. Help your students become better readers with this simple yet colorful worksheet. Read each sentence aloud, then have them read it by themselves. Ask them to check T for True and F for False. It's a great way to practice their reading skills!
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf Part 2 Worksheet
Kids love story time - no doubt they know their favorites! This worksheet tells a story with a theme or main idea. Read it carefully with your kids and ensure they understand every word. Then, help them answer the simple questions at the bottom of the page.
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Reading comprehension and exposure to fiction are vital for 8-year-olds, and parents and teachers should prioritize these areas for several compelling reasons.
At this age, children are developing crucial cognitive skills and their ability to understand stories deeply influences their overall literacy development. Fiction exposes them to diverse vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and various narrative styles, enhancing their language skills and enabling them to express themselves more effectively. Furthermore, engaging with characters and plots fosters empathy and emotional intelligence, as children learn to understand perspectives different from their own.
Reading comprehension is not just about decoding words; it involves understanding themes, drawing connections, and making predictions. Proficient reading comprehension helps students excel academically, as it applies to all subjects, from science to social studies. Teachers and parents who emphasize these skills can nurture a lifelong love for reading, transforming it into both a pleasurable and educational activity.
Additionally, the ability to comprehend and analyze texts is essential for success in higher education and professional life later on. By prioritizing reading comprehension and fiction, parents and teachers can equip children with the critical thinking skills needed for a bright future. Thus, fostering these abilities at an early age is essential for balanced development and academic achievement.
