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Short Story on Birds Worksheet

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  • RF.1.4.A
  • RF.1.4
  • RL.1.1
  • RL.1.10
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About the Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, is a reading comprehension worksheet designed for young learners, titled "Samantha and the Birds." This engaging resource helps students develop essential reading skills while fostering an appreciation for nature and the joys of bird watching.

In this worksheet, children follow the story of Samantha, a curious girl who receives a bird feeder for her birthday. As they read through the passage, they learn about Samantha's observations of different bird species and their preferred food sources. The worksheet includes three multiple-choice questions that assess students' comprehension of the key details in the story.

This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students, allowing for immediate feedback and progress tracking. The printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand, providing a traditional pen-and-paper experience.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through this worksheet, your child will have the opportunity to:

  • Practice reading comprehension skills by carefully interpreting information from a short story.
  • Develop attention to detail and the ability to identify key facts and details within a text.
  • Foster an appreciation for nature and learn about different bird species and their dietary preferences.
  • Reinforce their understanding of multiple-choice question formats.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this worksheet are as follows:

Cognitive:

  • Identify and recall specific details from the story.
  • Demonstrate comprehension of the main ideas and events in the passage.
  • Acquire knowledge about different bird species and their preferred food sources.

Psychomotor:

  • Practice reading skills through the provided text.
  • Develop the ability to locate and select the correct answer choices.

Affective:

  • Foster an appreciation for nature and the joy of observing birds in their natural habitats.
  • Cultivate a sense of curiosity and interest in learning about the world around them.

Tags

Reading Comprehension Worksheet, Bird Watching, Multiple Choice Questions, Early Reading Skills, Nature Appreciation, Interactive Learning, Printable PDF, Kindergarten Worksheet, First Grade Worksheet, Reading Fluency, Literacy Development, Samantha and the Birds.

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.1.4
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
RF.1.4.a
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RL.1.10
With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.

Perfect For:

👩‍🏫 Teachers
  • • Classroom assignments
  • • Auto-graded assessments
  • • Printable handouts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents
  • • Home learning support
  • • Homework help
  • • Skill reinforcement
🏠 Homeschoolers
  • • Curriculum planning
  • • Self-paced learning
  • • Progress tracking

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