Nonfiction Sequencing: The Birth of an Island

Islands don't just appear out of nowhere! Find out how they form in this informative worksheet! Students will read about the progression of a volcanic island, starting from magma pushing up through the Earth's crust, all the way to a mountainous island breaking the surface of the ocean. Then, they will answer questions about the passage and list the steps in the formation of a volcanic island. 

This worksheet is a great choice for building fundamental reading comprehension skills. Students will get practice reading an scientific text and using the information therein to answer questions and sequence events. These skills are vital for science literacy and comprehension of more complex texts. 

For more sequencing and reading comprehension practice, check out Nonfiction Sequencing: How to Make a Papier-Mâché Bowl and Nonfiction Cause and Effect: Making Morning Dew.