Dara the Dolphin is an enchanting reading comprehension worksheet that combines storytelling with figurative language instruction. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Dara the Dolphin engages students in identifying and understanding various forms of figurative language within an ocean-themed narrative context.
Through a beautifully crafted story about a dolphin's underwater adventures, students learn to recognize and interpret different types of figurative expressions, including similes, metaphors, and personification. The worksheet challenges students to not only highlight figurative language within the text but also explain the meaning behind each identified phrase, helping them develop both analytical and interpretive skills while enjoying an engaging marine narrative.
figurative language, reading comprehension, creative writing, literary devices, marine biology, storytelling, language analysis, descriptive writing, annotation skills, interpretation skills, ocean theme, literary elements, critical thinking, vocabulary development, narrative understanding