Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Ages 5-8 - Page 2
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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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Trait Maze Worksheet
A trait is a character's personality and should not be confused with a feeling, which is temporary. In this worksheet, kids learn about traits by following them through a maze and ignoring the feelings on the path.
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Story Structure Worksheet
Help your students read and identify the parts of the story in this worksheet: the beginning (characters and setting), middle (major events), and ending (events are resolved). Show them how to structure a story for clarity.
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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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Homework Blues Worksheet
Cal and Sal don't love doing homework, just like your kids. Use this worksheet to help your children understand why homework is important. Read the passage together and then answer the questions at the bottom of the page. It's a fun way to learn together!
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Point of View Printable
Teach your kids about points of view with this worksheet! In a story, characters can tell the story in first person or it can come from a narrator in third person. Read the excerpt in the worksheet and ask your kids to identify which point of view it is.
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Changing Feelings Worksheet
Help your kids practice reading skills with this exercise. Ask them to read the short passage, then check the boxes showing the character's emotions at the start and end. This will help them improve their reading and understanding.
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Character’s Feelings Worksheet
To help your child with reading and writing, encourage them to read simple texts and comprehension passages. This will help them learn new words, build their grammar and practice their reading skills. Go through a worksheet together, read the character descriptions then ask your child to pick the smiley face which shows how the character feels.
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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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Soccer Star Worksheet
Do your kids play sports? Ask them what their favourite activities are and what they like most about them. Look at the picture in the worksheet with your kids. Can they tell you what sport the girl is playing? Read the story and help them answer the two questions at the bottom.
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Find the Title Worksheet
Help your kids to identify the colors of the books on this worksheet. Ask them to spot the differences between the six books, such as which ones have titles printed on their covers. Ask them to put a check next to the books with titles. This activity will promote your kids' thinking skills.
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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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Washing Our Hands Worksheet
Reading allows us to gain knowledge. Informational texts provide essential facts which we need to be able to interpret and use. This PDF worksheet helps kids understand the importance of handwashing. It informs them of the germs they may come into contact with, before asking them to answer related comprehension questions.
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Healthy Bodies Worksheet
Taking care of our bodies is essential. To gain critical thinking skills, readers must understand an author's purpose. Our free worksheet is filled with facts about healthy bodies. After reading, your child can answer questions about the author's purpose.
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Key Details Neighborhoods Worksheet
This worksheet helps your child strengthen reading comprehension by teaching them to pull out key details and store them in their memory. It includes words and pictures that demonstrate how the two can work together to create better understanding. As they learn about a neighborhood, they'll practice these skills by answering comprehension questions.
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Parts of Flower Worksheet
Learning how to dissect info from graphics is essential. This free worksheet on the parts of a flower is a great learning tool for kids. It offers info, picture clues and comprehension questions. Plus, it gives them a visual reference for building on their knowledge of plants.
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Context Clues and Homophones Worksheet
Make sure kids understand what homophones are (words that sound the same, different spellings, meanings). Give examples and look at the printout. Read each sentence and sound out words. Help them pick the right one and circle it.
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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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Author's Purpose Worksheet
Help your kids figure out the author's purpose when they read something. In this worksheet, there are three descriptions; they must identify the author's purpose and circle it from the options provided. Doing this will help them to get correct information from what they read.
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Identify the Text Features Worksheet
Reading different texts can offer students almost limitless knowledge on any subject. Help them to understand text features by reading an article and then asking them to identify the correct name for each one.
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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.
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Caring for the Community Worksheet
Before beginning, get your kids in the right mind-set by having them name ways to care for their community. Read the passage with them, pointing at pictures, then ask them to match the ‘cause’ with the ‘effect’ on the worksheet. This will help them learn more about how to care for their community.
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The Scientific Process Worksheet
Help your kids read the passage, then ask them to explain what they've learnt. Ask the questions and help put the events in order. Through this worksheet, your kids will learn more about science and practice reading skills. It's a fun way to explore science! (80 words)
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Life Cycle of a Frog Worksheet
Teach your kids to read and open their eyes to new knowledge. Frogs have fascinating life cycles. Show them the worksheet with pictures and guide them as they read the passage about it. Encourage them to check the number that matches the frog's life cycle order.
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Reading comprehension is crucial for young children aged 5-8 as it forms the foundation for future learning and academic success. When children understand what they read, they are able to absorb information, follow stories, and engage in meaningful communication. Strong reading comprehension skills build confidence and foster a love of learning.
For parents and teachers, nurturing these skills early on is essential because it helps children develop critical thinking, improve vocabulary, and enhance memory. Children who comprehend well are better at grasping concepts in other subjects such as math, science, and social studies. Furthermore, reading comprehension supports social and emotional development by helping children understand characters' feelings and viewpoints, as well as improving empathy.
In addition, early proficiency in reading comprehension can prevent future learning difficulties. Children who struggle to understand their reading often fall behind their peers and may require more intensive interventions later on. Addressing these needs early on sets the stage for better academic performance and a positive school experience.
Parents and teachers can support reading comprehension through regular reading aloud, discussing stories, asking questions, and providing diverse reading materials. Investing time and energy in enhancing reading comprehension at this critical age ensures that children are equipped with the essential skills needed for lifelong success.
