Inspire middle-grade learners with this biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space!

Discover how small acts can create lasting change with this sixth- and seventh-grade reading comprehension worksheet!

Have students compare and contrast fictional and historical accounts with this seventh-grade reading comprehension worksheet!

Unravel a classic story from Greek mythology with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet for seventh and eighth-grade learners!

Introduce readers to the poem “O Captain! My Captain!” by American poet Walt Whitman with this seventh-grade reading comprehension worksheet! 

Introduce students to the classic poem “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll with this seventh-grade reading comprehension worksheet!

What does it all mean? In this sixth-grade worksheet, students will practice using text evidence to identify the theme of a story they've read recently.

In this seventh-grade ELA worksheet, students read a fascinating informational text about the history of kites and answer comprehension questions covering a variety of reading skills. 

Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the argument and claims in a text in this middle grade worksheet.

Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing characters in a story in this literary response worksheet for middle grades.

Examine the theme of beauty while reading and analyzing two different poems in this two-page worksheet for middle grades! 

Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing characters’ points of view in a story in this literary response worksheet for middle grades.

Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the central ideas of a nonfiction text in this middle grades writing worksheet.

This middle grades worksheet features two prompts aligned with Common Core standards for writing in response to literature, citing text evidence, and determining theme.

Students consider the ethics of exploring a maritime memorial in this extension activity for Walter Lord's A Night to Remember.

Learn all about the history of candles with this two-page nonfiction reading worksheet!

Use these discussion questions to engage your readers and support their comprehension of chapters 18–23 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver.

Read an enlightening passage about light pollution and learn ways to bring back the dark night skies in this three-page reading comprehension worksheet!

Expand your reader’s knowledge of world folklore with this unique and engaging reading comprehension worksheet! 

Discover why an odd-looking tree is known as Africa’s "tree of life" with this reading comprehension worksheet.

Learn all about the fascinating field of food science in this four-page informational reading comprehension worksheet!

Use this original fiction story to give learners practice analyzing story elements, making inferences, and growing their vocabulary using context clues and word relationships.

This discussion guide helps readers reflect on chapters 1–5 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. 

Students read a two-page adaptation of "The Gift of the Magi" and dig deep into the figurative language and literary devices of this classic story!

This graphic organizer provides an opportunity to keep track of key vocabulary words they encounter within an informational text.

Students practice comparing and contrasting two versions of the same piece of text—written and audio/visual—with this graphic organizer!

In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners compare and contrast two poems, focusing on structure, tone, and literary devices used in each.

Use this discussion guide to help readers reflect on chapters 6–11 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. 

After completing the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, students reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these post-reading response prompts.

Read and analyze an excerpt adapted from “The Wreck of the Golden Mary” by Charles Dickens with this reading comprehension worksheet!