Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Microbes and Gut Health

Make sense of the microorganisms and microbiome in your body! This worksheet will inform young scientists about the different types of microbes that make up the gut microbiome and how they affect the body. Students will also learn about the importance of maintaining a balanced gut microbiome. Then, learners will answer questions about word meanings, finding main ideas, analyzing text structure, and more! 

This passage was designed for middle school students working on important skills in science literacy and reading comprehension. Learners will practice using nonfiction text features, interpreting domain-specific vocabulary, evaluating the author's perspective, and citing text evidence. This worksheet can also promote healthy habits in students! 

Find more scientific reading passages here: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: A Natural Glow: Bioluminescence and Extended Informational Reading Comprehension: Food Science.