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Reading Comprehension Informational Printable Worksheets for Grades K, 1 and 2

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Use this 'Realistic Fiction vs. Fantasy' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Realistic Fiction vs. Fantasy'. small image
Realistic Fiction vs. Fantasy
Targeted questions to answer about any president. small image
Biography Form: President
Biography of the famous First Lady, followed by multiple choice questions. small image
Biography: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (elem/upper elem)
A biography of the American celebrity, followed by multiple choice questions. small image
Biography: Oprah Winfrey (upper elem/middle)
Use this 'Comprehension: Making Inferences (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: Making Inferences (elem/upper elem)'. Read the short story about early American education, and make inferences based on context clues. small image
Making Inferences (elem/upper elem)' Comprehension
An informative biography of the 39th president. small image
Biography: James Earl Carter Jr. (elementary/ upper elementary)
One page reading comp on U.S. Landmark, the Washington Monument, with this reading comprehension questions. small image
Comprehension: U.S. Landmark - Washington Monument (upper elementary)
A short fact-filled reading comprehension explains some of the traditions of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. Ramadan starts in August in 2009 small image
Comprehension: Ramadan (upper elem/ middle)
Four reading comprehension selections tell the legendary origins of some Christmas traditions, Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, and stockings. Each is followed by sets of multiple choice questions and several questions requiring brief written responses. small image
Comprehension: Christmas Traditions (upper elem/middle)
Biography of the famous baseball hero. small image
Biography: Jackie Robinson (upper elem/ middle)
Biography of the basketball star, followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions that require brief written responses. small image
Biography: Michael Jordan (elem/upper elem)
One-page biography of the former Secretary of State, followed by multiple choice questions. small image
Biography: Condoleezza Rice (middle school)
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! small image
Biography: Colin Powell (middle school)
A ten page biographical unit on the civil rights leader, with reading comprehensions, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. small image
Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr. (upper elem/ middle)
Updated: This reading comprehension activity includes informational text about the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration. It includes a pre-writing activity as well as multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. small image
Comprehension: New Year's Eve (upper elementary)
A reading comprehension about the holiday Passover. small image
Comprehension: Passover (upper elem/ middle school)
Karl Benz's wife took his invention (the
Inventors: Bertha Benz (upper elem/middle school)
Use this form and information on a web page to help students research the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Can be used to make a classroom
Research Form: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
An introduction to the history and design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. small image
Comprehension: U.S. Landmark - Vietnam Veterans Memorial (upper elementary)
This informational piece provides a history of the Pledge, as well as a line by line analysis of the meaning, and essay/discussion questions. small image
Comprehension: Pledge of Allegiance (upper elem/middle school)
The famous legend of Betsy Ross! Flag Day is June 14th-- why not celebrate with a reading comprehension of this popular tale, which includes some facts about the real Elisabeth Ross. small image
Comprehension: Betsy Ross (upper elementary)
Use this 'Reading Interests Survey (Intermediate/Middle)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Reading Interests Survey (Intermediate/Middle)'. small image
Reading Interests Survey (Intermediate/Middle)
Use this 'Book Report Form: Biography (upper elem/middle)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Book Report Form: Biography (upper elem/middle)'. A book report form to help middle school students organize their thoughts and evaluate a biography or autobiography. small image
Biography (upper elem/middle) Book Report Form
Do you know the difference between a dromedary and a Bactrian? Which one has two humps? Your students will know this and more after this thorough reading comprehension. small image
Comprehension: Camels (upper elem/middle)
A fact-filled reading comprehension on the formation and types of crystals is followed by SEVEN great crystal experiments for home or the classroom, using everyday materials. small image
Experiments: Crystals (upper elem/middle)
A reading comprehension on the ancient Incan city. small image
Comprehension: World Landmark - Machu Picchu (upper elem)
A reading comprehension to introduce America's famous Underground Railroad conductor. small image
Biography: Harriet Tubman (upper elem/middle)
One of many Valentine legends, this one presents a martyr who stood up to the emperor and defended his beliefs. A reading comprehension, writing prompt, and word search. small image
Legend: St. Valentine's Day (upper elem/middle)
Five short reading comprehensions about the first
Biography: Martha Washington (elementary)
What is chivalry? What is its modern-day equivalent? Answer these questions and more with this history-based reading comprehension. Also contains essay and poetry writing prompts. small image
Comprehension: Chivalry (upper elem/middle)
A fact filled reading comprehension about Africa's tallest peak. small image
Comprehension: Mount Kilimanjaro (upper elem/middle)
Introduces four basic bridge types, and compares them. A great reading comprehension to go along with a construction unit. Have students build their own bridges to show what they've learned! small image
Comprehension: Bridges (upper elem/middle)
This reading comprehension describes various uses of flags throughout history, and also introduces some of the basic terms used in vexillology. Includes vocabulary work. small image
Comprehension: Flags (upper elem/middle)
A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday. small image
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle)
Biography of the
Biography: Aeschylus
Biography of the famous Greek philosopher and natural scientist. small image
Biography: Aristotle
What is the best thing that you can do if a hurricane is approaching? Learn about hurricane safety with this informative reading comprehension lesson. small image
Comprehension: Hurricane Safety (upper elem/middle)
This reading comprehension activity teaches students to follow and understand a recipe. Includes vocabulary words, multiple choice and short answer questions. This would be a great hands-on activity to do with the family over Thanksgiving! small image
Comprehension: Pumpkin Pie (upper elementary)
This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of Diwali through the eyes of an Indian girl. small image
Comprehension: Diwali (upper elem/middle)
Reading comprehension focusing on different types of clouds, how they are formed, and what they indicate about the weather. small image
Comprehension: Weather - Clouds (upper elementary/middle)