Science reading comprehension can be engaging! This reading comprehension for science discusses the topic of killer whales. Along with the reading passage are science reading comprehension worksheets, containing questions that align with the reading passage. There is also an application question to get the students showcasing their understanding. My passion for science literacy is what has lead me to develop a range of science reading comprehension worksheet, as it is important for students to be able to access nonfiction reading comprehension outside of their English lessons. This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned. The focus of the passage is on the killer whale including answering questions like: What does killer whale eat? Are killer whale endangered? Included in this resource is: Killer whale facts reading passage (3 pages) Student worksheet, including exit ticket (2 pages) Lesson plan (1 page) Teacher reflection (1 page) Ideas for using this resource: Team work: they read together and work together on the questions As a part of a literacy centre Individual task: for early finishers/as homework Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually I hope you enjoy this activity - keep an eye out for more Biology reading comprehension passages with activities coming soon!

Science reading comprehension can be engaging! This reading comprehension for science discusses the topic of aerobic respiration and exercise. Along with the reading passage are science reading comprehension worksheets, containing questions that align with the reading passage. There is also an application question to get the students showcasing their understanding. My passion for science literacy is what has lead me to develop a range of science reading comprehension worksheet, as it is important for students to be able to access nonfiction reading comprehension outside of their English lessons. This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned. The focus of the passage is aerobic respiration - what is needed for it to occur. It also focuses on exercise and the impact of exercise on the body in order to meet oxygen and glucose demands. Included in this resource is: Aerobic respiration & exercise reading passage (2 pages) Student worksheet, including exit ticket (2 pages) Lesson plan (1 page) Teacher reflection (1 page) Ideas for using this resource: Team work: they read together and work together on the questions As a part of a literacy centre Individual task: for early finishers/as homework Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually I hope you enjoy this activity - here are some other reading comprehension tasks I have available: Reading Comprehension - Amazing Axolotl! Reading Comprehension - Seed Dispersal Reading Comprehension - Digestion

Learn more about the process of seed dispersal in the wacky world of plants! This fun reading comprehension passage and worksheet activity is perfect for peaking your students curiosity. This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned. The focus of the passage is the different methods of seed dispersal found in the natural kingdom - covering both biotic and abiotic factors, along with why is it important for plants to be able to disperse their offspring. This task is a fantastic way to increase the reading/scientific literacy opportunities in your KS3 Science lessons and fits in perfectly with the year 7 Interdependence & Plant reproduction topic. Included in this resource is: Lesson plan (1 page) Teacher reflection (1 page) Seed dispersal reading passage (2 pages) Student worksheet, including exit ticket (2 pages) Glossary of keywords for students (1 page) Ideas for using this resource: Team work: they read together and work together on the questions As a part of a literacy centre Individual task: for early finishers/as homework Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually I hope you enjoy this activity - keep an eye out for more Biology reading comprehension passages with activities coming soon!

Learn more about the amazing Axolotl with this engaging & fun reading comprehension activity. This activity is designed to get students thinking about the adaptations of the Axolotl and its current conservation status through a simple reading comprehension activity. Included in this resource is: A Lesson plan outlining how I would teach the lesson. Teacher reflection questionnaire - ideal for trainee teachers or as evidence for more experienced teachers about the self-reflective practice. Axolotl fact file (Double-sided). Student worksheet (Double-sided) & includes exit ticket activity. Depending on your students reading age, this could take a whole lesson - it would depend how much you want to stretch the activity. Alternatively you could use it as a shorter, team based activity, getting students to work in pairs to read the content together. Reading comprehension is an important skill for students to master in science. By including interesting and quirky animals, I hope to boost my students love for reading non-fiction. This activity is perfect for home learning as well as face to face teaching.