Falling Leaves—Reading Fluency Passage Worksheet

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1
Standards
RI.1.2
RI.10
RF.1.4.A
RF.1.4.B
RF.1.4
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
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About the Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet,, titled "Fallen Leaves," is a reading comprehension exercise designed for first-grade students. It consists of a short passage about the lifecycle of leaves and their role in nourishing the soil, followed by five questions that assess the students' understanding of the text.

This interactive and printable worksheet, is an excellent resource for teaching children about the natural process of leaf decomposition and its importance in the ecosystem. It can be used as part of a science lesson on plants, seasons, or the environment.

The interactive version of the worksheet allows students to read the passage and answer the questions online, making it an engaging and interactive learning experience. The printable PDF format, on the other hand, provides a more traditional approach for students to complete the worksheet by hand.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through this worksheet, children will:

  • Learn about the lifecycle of leaves and their role in nourishing the soil.
  • Develop reading comprehension skills by answering questions based on the passage.
  • Reinforce their understanding of key concepts related to plant life and the environment.

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • Understand the process of leaf decomposition and its importance for soil health.
  • Identify the role of animals, bacteria, and fungi in the decomposition process.
  • Recognize that leaves provide nutrients to the soil.

Psychomotor:

  • Practice reading comprehension skills.
  • Develop the ability to answer questions based on a given passage.

Affective:

  • Appreciate the natural cycles and processes that occur in the environment.
  • Foster a sense of curiosity and interest in science and the natural world.

Tags:

Fallen Leaves Worksheet, First Grade Reading Comprehension, Leaf Decomposition, Soil Nutrients, Science Worksheets, Environmental Education, Interactive Worksheets, Printable PDF Worksheets

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Sean Hnedak

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.
RF.1.4.b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
RI.1.2
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

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