Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: A Natural Glow: Bioluminescence

Discover the creatures that light up the dark night and the depths of the oceans! In this worksheet, learners will read about different organisms, such as jellyfish and phytoplankton, that use bioluminescence to escape predators, hunt prey, and communicate with other members of their species. Then, students will answer a series of multiple-choice and short-answer questions to show their understanding of the passage’s content and structure. 

This nonfiction passage was designed to teach middle school students about a fascinating scientific concept while also giving them practice with vital reading comprehension skills. Students will work on skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details of a passage, inferring the author’s purpose, and using evidence to compare and contrast subjects. 

Check out more science reading passages here: Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: The Buzz About Beekeeping and Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Wizard Island.