These worksheets can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
In this worksheet, students will read about Anne Frank, then complete a chart identifying cause and effect.
Reading & Writing Taking Notes With Informational Texts: Central Idea and Key Details Taking Notes With Informational Texts: Central Idea and Key DetailsUse this graphic organizer to give students an opportunity to practice identifying the central idea of a text using key details.
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: History of the Candle Informational Reading Comprehension: History of the Candle Learn all about the history of candles with this two-page nonfiction reading worksheet! Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Baobab, Tree of Life Informational Reading Comprehension: Baobab, Tree of LifeDiscover why an odd-looking tree is known as Africa’s "tree of life" with this reading comprehension worksheet.
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Discovering Kites Informational Reading Comprehension: Discovering KitesIn this seventh-grade ELA worksheet, students read a fascinating informational text about the history of kites and answer comprehension questions covering a variety of reading skills.
Reading & Writing Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word Choice Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word ChoiceChoose your literary nonfiction response prompt! Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the impact of an author’s word choice.
Reading & Writing Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central Ideas Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central IdeasStudents choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the central ideas of a nonfiction text in this middle grades writing worksheet.
Reading & Writing Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Organization Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: OrganizationApplicable to most nonfiction texts, this worksheet has students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing and evaluating the structure of a nonfiction text.
Reading & Writing Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s Purpose Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s PurposeApplicable to most nonfiction texts, this worksheet has students choose one of two writing prompts focused on determining and analyzing the author’s purpose in a nonfiction text.
Reading & Writing Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and Claims Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and ClaimsStudents will choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the argument and claims in a text in this middle grade worksheet.
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Spotlight on Geography: Chile Informational Reading Comprehension: Spotlight on Geography: ChileDig deep into the geography of Chile while practicing important informational reading comprehension skills with this middle school worksheet!
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Azulejos: A Tradition of Portugal Informational Reading Comprehension: Azulejos: A Tradition of PortugalStudents practice informational reading comprehension skills while learning all about the national artistic tradition of azulejo tiles!
Reading & Writing Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Weird, Wild Weather: Lightning Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Weird, Wild Weather: LightningIntroduce students to some wild and weird types of lightning with this fascinating reading comprehension worksheet!
Reading & Writing William Penn: Impact on Colonial America William Penn: Impact on Colonial AmericaGive students an opportunity to learn about William Penn and his contributions to early American history.
Reading & Writing Making Inferences Graphic Organizer Making Inferences Graphic OrganizerHelp students boost their critical thinking and reading comprehension skills with this making inferences graphic organizer.
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington CarverRead an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Thurgood Marshall Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Thurgood MarshallIntroduce students to one of the leading figures of the United States civil rights movement with this reading comprehension worksheet all about Thurgood Marshall!
Reading & Writing Benefits of Terracing Benefits of TerracingIntroduce students to the ecological benefits of terracing with this middle grades science worksheet!
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Dorothea Dix Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Dorothea DixIntroduce learners to the American advocate Dorothea Dix with this three-page informational reading comprehension worksheet.
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Fred Korematsu Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Fred KorematsuIntroduce students to Japanese American civil rights hero Fred Korematsu with this informational reading comprehension worksheet!
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Ellen Ochoa Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Ellen Ochoa Inspire middle-grade learners with this biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space! Reading & Writing The Gold and Salt Trade The Gold and Salt TradeExplore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Althea Gibson Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Althea GibsonIntroduce students to the influential, trailblazing African American athlete Althea Gibson with this reading comprehension worksheet.
Reading & Writing Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: The Buzz About Beekeeping Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: The Buzz About BeekeepingWhat’s all the buzz about beekeeping? Give students this four-page nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet to find out!
Reading & Writing Book Study: The Great Fire: Post-Reading Response Prompts Book Study: The Great Fire: Post-Reading Response PromptsAfter completing Jim Murphy’s book The Great Fire, give students a chance to reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
Reading & Writing Book Study: The Great Fire: Pre-Reading Activity Book Study: The Great Fire: Pre-Reading ActivityPrepare students for reading The Great Fire by facilitating a picture walk through the first chapters’ images, pictures, and maps.
Reading & Writing Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #1 Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #1Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions as students begin reading The Great Fire.
Reading & Writing Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #2 Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #2Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions as students continue reading The Great Fire.
Reading & Writing Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3 Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions as students read the final chapters of The Great Fire.
Reading & Writing Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Mabel Ping-Hua LeeLearn about Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, a Chinese-American suffragist, activist, and minister of the early 20th century with this reading comprehension worksheet!
Reading & WritingWe enable strictly necessary cookies to give you the best possible experience on Education.com.Cookie Policy Enable Performance Cookies