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Animal Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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Animal Reading Comprehension Worksheet

🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

We Are Learning To: Read a story about animals and answer questions to show we understand what we have read.

📖 Success Criteria

I can:

Read the story carefully

Find information in the text to answer questions

Explain what I think about the animals

🐾 Read About Bella the Fox

Dyslexia-Friendly Tip: Read slowly and use your finger to follow the words. Take breaks if you need them!

Bella's Adventure

Bella is a red fox who lives in the woods near a small village. She has soft, orange fur and a long, bushy tail with a white tip. Bella is very clever and loves to explore.

Every morning, Bella wakes up in her cosy den under the old oak tree. She stretches her legs and sniffs the air to smell what's happening in the forest. Today, she can smell something delicious!

Bella follows her nose and finds some ripe blackberries growing on a bush. She carefully picks them with her teeth and enjoys a tasty breakfast. After eating, she plays with her three cubs, teaching them how to hunt for food and stay safe in the woods.

As the sun sets, Bella and her family return to their warm den. They cuddle together and Bella tells her cubs stories about the forest until they fall asleep.

🤔 Understanding Questions

1. What colour is Bella's fur?

Brown

Orange

Black

White

2. Where does Bella live?

In a house

Under an oak tree

In a cave

By a river

3. What does Bella eat for breakfast?

Bella eats _________________ for breakfast.

4. How many cubs does Bella have?

Bella has _______ cubs.

5. Extension Activity: Why do you think Bella teaches her cubs about hunting and staying safe? Write one sentence.
6. Differentiation - Choose Your Level:

Level 1 (Easier): Draw a picture of Bella and her cubs.

Level 2 (Challenge): Write 2-3 sentences about what you think happens to Bella the next day.

🌟 Reflection

7. What was your favourite part of Bella's story and why?
8. Home Learning Connection: Can you think of any animals you've seen near your home? Write about one animal you've noticed.

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