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Otters—Informational Text Worksheet

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  • K
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  • RI.K.4
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About the Worksheet

The "Otters are Mammals" worksheet is a reading comprehension exercise designed for kindergarten students. The worksheet provides a short passage about otters, their physical characteristics, and their habitat. The passage is written in simple language that is easy for young learners to understand.

Students are instructed to read the passage and circle any unknown words they encounter. This activity helps them identify and focus on unfamiliar words, which is an essential skill for improving reading comprehension and vocabulary development.

This interactive and printable worksheet, also includes a section where students can write down the unknown words they circled. This exercise encourages them to engage with the text actively and take note of new vocabulary words.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through this worksheet, your child will:

  • Develop reading comprehension skills by reading and understanding a short passage about otters.
  • Enhance their vocabulary by identifying and writing down unfamiliar words.
  • Practice active reading strategies by circling and noting unknown words.
  • Learn about the physical characteristics and habitat of otters.

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • Identify and understand the main ideas and key details in the passage about otters.
  • Recognize and record unfamiliar words encountered in the text.

Psychomotor:

  • Demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend a short passage.
  • Develop fine motor skills by circling and writing down words.

Affective:

  • Cultivate a positive attitude towards reading and learning new vocabulary.
  • Build confidence in reading comprehension and word recognition abilities.

Tags

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Common Core Standards Covered

RI.K.4
With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

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