Reading Roulette

Worksheet Description

Make reading comprehension engaging and interactive with this “Purpose Wheel of Reading” worksheet. Designed to reinforce students’ understanding of different text purposes, this activity is both fun and educational.

Print the worksheet on sturdy cardstock, cut out the wheel and the pointer, and attach them with a brass paper fastener to create a spinner. As you read short passages aloud to your students, they’ll spin the wheel and use the pointer to identify the purpose of each passage. Is it meant to Describe, Entertain, Explain, Persuade, Inspire, or Motivate?

This hands-on approach encourages students to think critically about the intent behind various types of texts and enhances their comprehension skills. It’s an interactive way to reinforce the concept of text purposes and make reading even more enjoyable.