Short Story—Mamba Worksheet

Grades
1
Standards
RL.1.7
RL.1.10
RF.1.4.A
RF.1.4.B
RF.1.4
Formats
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
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 "Mamba the Orangutan," is a fun and engaging reading comprehension activity for young learners. The worksheet presents a short story about Mamba, an adventurous orangutan who loves to climb trees, swing from branches, and swim in the ocean. After reading the story, students are prompted to answer two questions that test their comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This learning resource is available in both interactive and printable formats. The interactive version can be played online, allowing students to engage with the content in a digital format. Alternatively, the printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed, providing a traditional pen-and-paper experience.

Learning Outcomes

Through this worksheet, your child will learn and develop the following skills:

Cognitive

  • Reading comprehension: Students will practice their ability to read and understand a short narrative text.
  • Vocabulary development: Students will encounter new words and expand their vocabulary.
  • Critical thinking: Students will analyze the story and use evidence from the text to answer questions.

Affective

  • Appreciation for nature: The story about Mamba the Orangutan may foster an appreciation for animals and their natural habitats.
  • Curiosity and imagination: The adventurous nature of Mamba may inspire students' curiosity and spark their imaginations.

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborative learning: Students can work together to discuss the story and answer the questions, promoting teamwork and communication skills.

These learning outcomes are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely (SMART), ensuring that the worksheet provides a meaningful and effective learning experience for your child.

Tags

Reading comprehension worksheet, orangutan story, animal adventures, interactive learning, printable PDF, cognitive skills, affective learning, interpersonal skills, reading practice, vocabulary development, critical thinking, nature appreciation, curiosity, imagination, collaborative learning.

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Phoebe Rothfeld

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.
RL.1.10
With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.
RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

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