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Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins
Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins
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Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins
Sixth Grade
Reading
In Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins, learners will read an engaging one-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions about the text. 
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Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins
Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins
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Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins
In Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins, learners will read an engaging one-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions about the text. 
Sixth Grade
Reading
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Main Idea: Working Dogs
Main Idea: Working Dogs
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Main Idea: Working Dogs
Third Grade
Reading
Children will be inspired by the many ways dogs help their human companions in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
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Main Idea: Working Dogs
Main Idea: Working Dogs
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Main Idea: Working Dogs
Children will be inspired by the many ways dogs help their human companions in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
History of Hip Hop Music
History of Hip Hop Music
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History of Hip Hop Music
Fourth Grade
Reading
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
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History of Hip Hop Music
History of Hip Hop Music
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History of Hip Hop Music
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Find the Main Idea: Shark
Find the Main Idea: Shark
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Find the Main Idea: Shark
Third Grade
Reading
Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.
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Find the Main Idea: Shark
Find the Main Idea: Shark
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Find the Main Idea: Shark
Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Hone key reading comprehension strategies with this engaging five-page worksheet!
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Hone key reading comprehension strategies with this engaging five-page worksheet!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Art of Embracing Cold Weather
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Art of Embracing Cold Weather
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Informational Reading Comprehension: The Art of Embracing Cold Weather
Sixth Grade
Reading
Explore the many ways people around the world embrace winter in this reading comprehension worksheet!
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Art of Embracing Cold Weather
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Art of Embracing Cold Weather
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Informational Reading Comprehension: The Art of Embracing Cold Weather
Explore the many ways people around the world embrace winter in this reading comprehension worksheet!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
The Fox and the Crow
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The Fox and the Crow
Second Grade
Reading
Stories are a fantastic way to teach kids important life lessons. This reading comprehension worksheet uses the classic Aesop’s fable—The Fox and the Crow—to get your students thinking about the central lesson of a story.
Interactive Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
The Fox and the Crow
Interactive Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
Stories are a fantastic way to teach kids important life lessons. This reading comprehension worksheet uses the classic Aesop’s fable—The Fox and the Crow—to get your students thinking about the central lesson of a story.
Second Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Figurative Language in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Figurative Language in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Figurative Language in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Sixth Grade
Reading
Practice analyzing figurative language in context with this excerpt from C.S. Lewis’s classic fantasy novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe!
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Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Figurative Language in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Figurative Language in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Figurative Language in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Practice analyzing figurative language in context with this excerpt from C.S. Lewis’s classic fantasy novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
My Vacation
My Vacation
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My Vacation
Third Grade
Reading
In this three-part series, a child anticipates a family getaway. Practice summarizing works of fiction, identifying chronology, interpreting pictures, and identifying homophones and homographs through this series of reading and comprehension activities.
Workbook
My Vacation
My Vacation
Workbook
My Vacation
In this three-part series, a child anticipates a family getaway. Practice summarizing works of fiction, identifying chronology, interpreting pictures, and identifying homophones and homographs through this series of reading and comprehension activities.
Third Grade
Reading
Workbook
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Worksheet
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Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Sixth Grade
Reading
Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!
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Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
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Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Worksheet
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Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Third Grade
Reading
This cause and effect worksheet opens your child up to improved critical thinking abilities. Use this cause and effect worksheet to focus on story structure.
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Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
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Reading for Comprehension: Cause and Effect
This cause and effect worksheet opens your child up to improved critical thinking abilities. Use this cause and effect worksheet to focus on story structure.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Gold and Salt Trade
The Gold and Salt Trade
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The Gold and Salt Trade
Sixth Grade
Reading
Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!
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The Gold and Salt Trade
The Gold and Salt Trade
Worksheet
The Gold and Salt Trade
Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise
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The Hare and the Tortoise
Kindergarten
Reading
Use the templates to assemble and stage a puppet show based on the story.
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The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise
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The Hare and the Tortoise
Use the templates to assemble and stage a puppet show based on the story.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
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Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
First Grade
Reading
Students learn to retell familiar stories by sharing about one of their favorite books. Students will share important details from the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
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Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Worksheet
Tell Me About Your Favorite Book
Students learn to retell familiar stories by sharing about one of their favorite books. Students will share important details from the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
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Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Third Grade
Reading
Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.
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Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Fifth Grade
Reading
In this engaging reading comprehension worrksheet, learners read an original two-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
In this engaging reading comprehension worrksheet, learners read an original two-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Food Science
Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Food Science
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Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Food Science
Seventh Grade
Reading
Learn all about the fascinating field of food science in this four-page informational reading comprehension worksheet!
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Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Food Science
Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Food Science
Worksheet
Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Food Science
Learn all about the fascinating field of food science in this four-page informational reading comprehension worksheet!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
History of Fireworks
History of Fireworks
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History of Fireworks
Third Grade
Reading
Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.
Worksheet
History of Fireworks
History of Fireworks
Worksheet
History of Fireworks
Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Worksheet
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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Second Grade
Reading
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Worksheet
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Identifying the Main Idea & Details
Identifying the Main Idea & Details
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Identifying the Main Idea & Details
Fourth Grade
Reading
As your students complete this reading comprehension exercise, they will learn about their lungs while practicing active reading skills.
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Identifying the Main Idea & Details
Identifying the Main Idea & Details
Worksheet
Identifying the Main Idea & Details
As your students complete this reading comprehension exercise, they will learn about their lungs while practicing active reading skills.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
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Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
Fifth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, students will read about Anne Frank, then complete a chart identifying cause and effect.
Worksheet
Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
Worksheet
Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
In this worksheet, students will read about Anne Frank, then complete a chart identifying cause and effect.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Furry Bear
Furry Bear
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Furry Bear
Kindergarten
Reading
Read this cozy poem by A.A. Milne, then answer a reading comprehension question.
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Furry Bear
Furry Bear
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Furry Bear
Read this cozy poem by A.A. Milne, then answer a reading comprehension question.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
Read & Compare Character Traits
Read & Compare Character Traits
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Read & Compare Character Traits
Fifth Grade
Reading
Students will read passages and compare the traits of two characters.
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Read & Compare Character Traits
Read & Compare Character Traits
Worksheet
Read & Compare Character Traits
Students will read passages and compare the traits of two characters.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
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Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
Fourth Grade
Reading
Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Serpent and the Eagle
Reading Comprehension: The Serpent and the Eagle
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Reading Comprehension: The Serpent and the Eagle
Fourth Grade
Reading
Strengthen your students' reading comprehension skills with the fable, The Serpent and the Eagle.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Serpent and the Eagle
Reading Comprehension: The Serpent and the Eagle
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Serpent and the Eagle
Strengthen your students' reading comprehension skills with the fable, The Serpent and the Eagle.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Poetry: The Road Not Taken
Reading Poetry: The Road Not Taken
Worksheet
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Reading Poetry: The Road Not Taken
Sixth Grade
Reading
Help students hone reading comprehension skills and techniques with this classic Robert Frost poem.
Worksheet
Reading Poetry: The Road Not Taken
Reading Poetry: The Road Not Taken
Worksheet
Reading Poetry: The Road Not Taken
Help students hone reading comprehension skills and techniques with this classic Robert Frost poem.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
All About Jane Goodall
All About Jane Goodall
Worksheet
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All About Jane Goodall
Second Grade
Reading
Use this reading worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.
Worksheet
All About Jane Goodall
All About Jane Goodall
Worksheet
All About Jane Goodall
Use this reading worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Harlem Renaissance: A Legacy of Culture, Creativity, and Change
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Harlem Renaissance: A Legacy of Culture, Creativity, and Change
Worksheet
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Informational Reading Comprehension: The Harlem Renaissance: A Legacy of Culture, Creativity, and Change
Sixth Grade
Reading
Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Harlem Renaissance: A Legacy of Culture, Creativity, and Change
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Harlem Renaissance: A Legacy of Culture, Creativity, and Change
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: The Harlem Renaissance: A Legacy of Culture, Creativity, and Change
Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Interactive Worksheet
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Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Third Grade
Reading
Help your third grader practice following directions on how to build a tornado in a bottle, and build his reading comprehension skills in the process.
Interactive Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Interactive Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Following Directions
Help your third grader practice following directions on how to build a tornado in a bottle, and build his reading comprehension skills in the process.
Third Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Excerpt From White Fang
Reading Comprehension: Excerpt From White Fang
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Reading Comprehension: Excerpt From White Fang
Seventh Grade
Reading
Students will read an excerpt from the classic adventure story White Fang by Jack London before answering comprehension questions about the text.
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Reading Comprehension: Excerpt From White Fang
Reading Comprehension: Excerpt From White Fang
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Reading Comprehension: Excerpt From White Fang
Students will read an excerpt from the classic adventure story White Fang by Jack London before answering comprehension questions about the text.
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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