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Reading Simple Informational Texts

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Reading Simple Informational Texts

Read each short text. Then answer the questions. Choose or write your answers, and draw carefully in the spaces provided.

A Closer Look at Dogs

Dogs are animals that many people keep as pets. A dog has four legs and a body covered with fur. Dogs use their noses to smell. They can run and play, and a happy dog may wag when it is excited. Dogs need fresh water and food each day.

1.According to the text, how many legs does a dog have?
  • Two
  • Four
  • Six
2.Which body part may a happy dog swish?
  • Its tail
  • Its nose
  • Its paw
3.Name two things dogs need each day.
4.What do dogs use their noses to do?

What Can You Learn About Trees?

A tree is a plant with a strong trunk. Its roots spread through the soil and absorb water. Branches grow out from the trunk, and leaves grow on the branches. Some trees grow fruit, such as apples. Birds may rest in tree branches. On a sunny day, the leaves and branches can shelter the ground from direct sunlight.

5.Where do a tree's roots grow?
  • Under the ground
  • At the top of the leaves
  • On the bird's wings
6.What can the branches and leaves provide on a sunny day?
7.Complete the sentence using information from the tree text: Birds may rest in tree .
8.Match each tree part with what the text says about it.
  • Roots
  • Trunk
  • Leaves
  • Branches
  • A place where birds may rest
  • Grow through the soil and absorb water
  • Strong main part of the tree
  • Grow on the branches
Draw a dog. Include four legs, fur, and a tail.
Draw a tree with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

3 printable pages

  • Reading Simple Informational Texts, page 1 of 3: A Closer Look at Dogs

    Page 1

  • Reading Simple Informational Texts, page 2 of 3: What Can You Learn About Trees?

    Page 2

  • Reading Simple Informational Texts, page 3 of 3: Draw a dog. Include four legs, fur, and a tail.

    Page 3

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