Reading comprehension Normal Worksheets for 8-Year-Olds - Page 5
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OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
Use this worksheet to teach your child the different pronunciations of -ough. For example, -ough can sound like ‘aw’ in ‘bought’. Ask your child to give more examples and help them underline the correct answers to fill in the blanks.
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Wash, Wish, Work Sight Words Worksheet
Help your child distinguish between 'wash', 'wish' and 'work' with this sight words printable worksheet. It features sentences with the words and colorful images that aid your child's memory. Help them get one step closer to becoming a confident reader!
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National Parks Printable
Introduce your child to the iconic US national parks with this worksheet! It teaches them important facts and features, and helps them explore the parks from home. Plus, extend their learning with real images from the parks!
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Marvelous Monarchs Worksheet
Help your kids have fun while reading - start with small words and short sentences. This worksheet can test your kids' reading and comprehension skills. Ask them to read the text about Monarch butterflies and help them locate the main idea.
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Compound Words Worksheet
Help your child get to grips with compound words! From sunflowers to snowflakes, firemen to fireflies, some words are made up of two. Introduce them to the world of compound words with this grade 2 PDF worksheet, packed with fun activities!
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Step Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
With this worksheet, kids can solve a multi-step subtraction problem with one-to-one number representation, helping Gina figure out her rocket count. Visualizing word problems is key, and this PDF will give your child a concrete image to work with. They'll be successful problem solvers in no time!
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Starfish: True or False Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids learn more about starfish. Ask them what they know and read the text; it explains the creature's arms, color, and sight. At the end, read the questions and help them check true or false for each sentence.
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The Ant and The Grasshopper Version 2 Worksheet
Story time is a great way to bond with kids and share a fun story. The Ant and the Grasshopper is a classic with a lesson for everyone. Listen together and then ask your students what the message of the story was. Prompt them with choices from the worksheet and see which one they select. It's a great way to increase their vocabulary and help them learn important lessons.
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Arctic Explorers Worksheet
Help your child pack supplies for a team of scientists' trip to the North Pole! Before beginning, explain how efforts are needed to protect endangered animals like polar bears. Encourage them to check the correct clothing needed for the extremely cold region. For example, warm and protective clothing is essential.
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Journey to Jamestown Worksheet
Hit the high seas with this Journey to Jamestown worksheet and uncover the route the first pilgrims took to America! Kids explore a map and learn about stops the pilgrims made during their historic voyage.
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Scrambled Sentences Part 2 Worksheet
This printable worksheet helps kids construct simple, correct sentences. Introduce them to making sentences if they're new to it. Have them draw a line through the circles to form a sentence, starting with the red circle. After completing this exercise, they'll be able to craft short sentences with confidence.
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The Middle Ages Worksheet
History can be made exciting with this PDF! It encourages kids to compare and contrast the Middle Ages. They'll explore what people lived in, ate and wore back then, then compare those characteristics to modern day. Kids can check boxes next to pictures that represent the Middle Ages to complete the activity.
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Human Body Worksheet
Kids may find it hard to understand internal organs since they can't see them. Make it easier with this fun and colourful internal organs worksheet for grade 2! As they work through the sheet, explain each organ's purpose to help them learn and remember.
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Cause and Effect Worksheet
Help your kids understand the cause-effect relationship of sentences by having them complete this worksheet. There are four incomplete sentences at the top and four options at the bottom. Have them select the appropriate letter for the effect of each cause. This will be the first step to their future of composing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
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Abstract Nouns Worksheet
Help your 3rd grader unlock abstract nouns with this fun zoo-themed worksheet. It provides an engaging way to learn vocabulary and grammar while stretching the mind to identify abstract concepts. Perfect for kids needing an extra boost!
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott Cause and Effect Worksheet
Kids Academy's cause-effect worksheet PDF introduces 2nd graders to cause-effect relationships through the Montgomery bus boycott. Kids read the story based on real facts and check the answers to demonstrate their understanding.
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Finding Character Traits Worksheet
Before you start, make sure your kids know the difference between a character trait and a feeling. Traits are part of a character's entire personality and can be inferred from what they say and do in a story. Read the character descriptions on the worksheet and help your kids circle the best trait for each.
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Beach Maze: Sun Safe Worksheet
Let's have fun in the sun! Use this worksheet to help guide your child - Jenny - through the maze and find the items she needs to stay safe. Your child will learn more about sun safety while they think through the maze and protect their skin.
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Traditional Dance Printable
Introduce your child to traditional dances from across the globe with this worksheet. They'll learn to identify dances from different cultures, use their critical thinking skills and build an appreciation for different cultures. Let’s help kids to appreciate people’s differences and explore the world with this fun, colorful worksheet.
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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids recognize that /au/ and /aw/ can make the same sound. Students read sentences and pick the correct word with one of the digraphs. Understanding digraphs improves decoding and reading fluency. Perfect for reading and phonics classes.
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Character Check Worksheet
Ensure your child has read "Cinderella," "The Crow and the Pitcher" and "The Lion and the Mouse" before using this worksheet to assess their reading comprehension and characterization skills. Read each question and have them check the box next to the correct character to complete the task!
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Adjectives Worksheet
Adjectives are words that describe a noun. Examples include "beautiful" and "good". Ask your students to use these adjectives in a sentence and have them identify the adjectives in five sentences on a worksheet. Point out that adjectives are essential to understand, and have them check their answers.
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Dinosaur Discoveries Worksheet
Kids love the fascinating world of dinosaurs! This free worksheet educates them on how archeologists discover clues from their fossils, teeth, and bones. They'll identify items that are fossils with the help of pictures and choices provided. Learning has never been this fun!
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Traditional Music Worksheet
Exploring different countries' music is a great way for global learners to appreciate their place in the world. This worksheet helps them match music - like Salsa and Irish Folk - to various geographic regions with colorful visuals. It boosts reading comprehension while supporting their cultural understanding.
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Reading comprehension is a critical skill for 8-year-olds, as it serves as the foundation for their future academic success. At this age, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong comprehension skills enable them to understand and analyze various texts, not just in language arts, but also in subjects like science and social studies. When parents and teachers prioritize reading comprehension, they foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
Additionally, effective comprehension strategies are essential for future standardized testing and classroom performance. Children with strong reading skills are often more engaged in class, benefiting from active participation and better retention of information.
When parents and teachers work together to support reading comprehension through activities like discussions, reading together, and asking open-ended questions, they help enhance vocabulary and language skills. This collaboration also boosts children's self-esteem and motivation, leading to a positive cycle of learning.
Overall, caring about reading comprehension is about preparing children for lifelong learning and success. By ensuring that children grasp the texts they encounter, parents and teachers can equip them with the tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.
