Reading for Main Details—Birds Worksheet

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2
Standards
RI.2.6
RI.2.8
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About the "Main Idea - Birds" Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet titled "Main Idea - Birds" is designed to help young learners understand the main idea of a passage and identify reasons why birds chirp. The worksheet presents a short passage about the different reasons birds chirp, followed by two questions to assess comprehension.

This engaging resource encourages students to read carefully and think critically about the main idea and supporting details in the passage. It provides an excellent opportunity for practicing reading comprehension skills and developing an understanding of the various purposes behind the chirping sounds made by birds.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Identifying the main idea of a short passage
  • Recognizing supporting details related to the main idea
  • Understanding the different reasons why birds chirp
  • Improving reading comprehension skills

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Analyze the passage to determine the main idea
  • Recall and identify specific reasons why birds chirp

Psychomotor

  • Practice reading skills
  • Write down answers to the questions

Affective

  • Develop an appreciation for the communication methods of birds
  • Foster an interest in learning about animal behaviors

Interpersonal/Social

  • Engage in discussions about the passage and the reasons birds chirp
  • Collaborate with peers or seek assistance from teachers when needed

Tags:

Main Idea, Birds, Chirping, Reading Comprehension, Animal Behavior, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

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

Common core standards covered

RI.2.6
Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
RI.2.8
Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.

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