Dara the Dolphin Worksheet

About the Dara the Dolphin Worksheet

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.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

• Identifying different types of figurative language in context
• Understanding the meaning behind figurative expressions
• Developing close reading and annotation skills
• Appreciating creative writing and descriptive language

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

• This interactive worksheet enables students to recognize and interpret figurative language
• Through this worksheet, students learn to analyze the relationship between literal and figurative meanings

Psychomotor

• Students practice highlighting and annotation skills through this interactive worksheet
• This worksheet develops organized writing skills through explanation of figurative phrases

Affective

• This interactive worksheet helps students appreciate creative and descriptive writing
• Through this worksheet, students develop sensitivity to nuanced language use

Reinforce

• This worksheet encourages discussion about different interpretations of figurative language
• Through this interactive exercise, students learn to share their understanding of creative expressions

Tags

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