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Grade 1 Author's Purpose Animals Worksheets

Introduce young readers to understanding an author's purpose in the context of animals with our interactive and printable Author's Purpose Animals worksheets. These resources guide children through recognizing and interpreting an author's intent in texts related to animals in an engaging and accessible format, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.1.4,RI.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4 - Elephants —Context Clues - thumbnail
Elephants —Context Clues
This informational text is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Specific concepts targeted...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.1.4,RI.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4 - Elephants —Context Clues - thumbnail
Elephants —Context Clues
This informational text is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Specific concepts targeted...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.2.1,RI.2.10,RI.3.1,RI.3.10 - Informational Text—Tardigrades - thumbnail
Informational Text—Tardigrades
This informational text on tardigrades will teach your students all about this strange animal! Free ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.3.10,RF.3.4,RI.3.1,RI.2.1,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - Sharks—Informational Text - thumbnail
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.5.1,RI.5.10 - Pandas—Informational Text - thumbnail
Pandas—Informational Text
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Reading for Details —Squirrels
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS - Reading for Details —Penguins - thumbnail
Reading for Details —Penguins
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.2.1,RI.2.10 - Informational Text — Armadillos - thumbnail
Informational Text — Armadillos
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Informational Text — Penguins
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.5 - Scratching cat—Text structure - thumbnail
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Reading for Main Details—Beavers Teeth
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Reading for Main Details—Birds
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Reading for Main Details—Orcas
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Compare and Contrast How to Attract Birds & Butterflies
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Informational Text —Elephants Facts
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