Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Grade 8
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Our free, printable reading comprehension worksheets for grade 8 provide meatier material for students to bolster their reading and reasoning skills. A mix of fictional and informational texts ensure reading is at its widest and most fascinating. Watch reading enter newer realms as learners go beyond what is explicitly stated and draw logical inferences based on the implicit details.
These worksheets are best suited for 8th graders.
Joel was on cloud nine when the pilot took him to the cockpit and ran through with him the things there. This story will take kids back to the day when they first flew in an airplane.
Learn the dangers of not keeping planet earth healthy: hurricanes, flooding, drought, and pollution. Understand the main theme and the supporting ideas in this grade 8 reading passage.
Extinct Animals on Planet Earth
Loaded with information, this informational text gets kids comparing and contrasting the wooly mammoth, the saber-toothed tiger, and the dodo. Learn what extinction means in this pdf.
Questions in this comprehension exercise include arranging animals in the order in which the kids saw them, identifying a sentence structure, and matching to correct details.
Jesse Owens inspired people then, inspires them today, and will continue to inspire them in the future. In this worksheet, pay tribute to one of America's greatest athletes.
This printable informational passage is as illuminating as it is interesting. Immerse yourself in the world of light waves and explore the length and breadth of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Iguaçu Falls: A Natural Wonder of the World
Take a trip to South America, landing right on the border between Brazil and Argentina, in the lap of a natural wonder like no other. Traverse through the beautifulĀ Iguaçu region here.
The travel bug continues to spread its infectious excitement in this reading passage for 8th graders. Understand the historical significance of London's prominent landmark, Big Ben.
Climate Change and Food Insecurity
Dig deeper into the link between climate change and food insecurity. Get to know how the former causes the latter and think of solutions, as prompted by this informational text.
A tantalizing taste of high fantasy in this grade 8 story comprehension worksheet amplifies the excitement during practice. Walk through the enchanted forest for an unmatched experience.
The Preamble to the United States Constitution
The solid pillars of the nation rest on the foundation formed by the Preamble to the Constitution. Get a rundown of the values upon which governance and administration rest.
Understanding the Bill of Rights
This pdf section offers a quick glance at the ten amendments that have set in stone the rights enjoyed by every U.S. citizen. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
J.K. Rowling: The Wizard behind the Magic
Author of arguably the most popular children's fantasy series of our times, J.K. Rowling is an inspiration to budding writers. Read about her life and journey before taking on the questions.
Sheryl Sandberg: Breaking Barriers
A tribute to a woman who shattered the glass ceiling and soared to great heights in the corporate world, this reading passage worksheet for 8th grade revolves around Sheryl Sandberg.