Dinosaur Discovery

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a reading passage titled “Dinosaur Discovery,” which follows Sam and Ella as they learn about dinosaurs in their classroom. Their teacher, Mr. Lee, introduces different types of dinosaurs and explains what fossils are, showing various shapes and sizes of dinosaur bones. The students then participate in a fun activity where they create their dinosaur fossils using clay and plastic bones. The passage concludes with a video of paleontologists at work, sparking Sam and Ella’s interest in reading about dinosaurs and possibly visiting a museum.

This worksheet aims to improve students’ reading comprehension skills through an engaging educational context. Following Sam and Ella’s dinosaur lesson, students practice identifying main ideas, understanding scientific concepts, and recalling specific details from the text. The comprehension questions encourage students to reflect on what they have read, prompting them to extract meaningful information and think about the role of paleontologists. This exercise aims to enhance their ability to understand and retain information, making learning enjoyable and informative by connecting it to the exciting world of dinosaurs.