Recycling and Reducing Waste Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Teachers Stock

Every day, we use a lot of things, like paper, plastic bottles, and boxes. However, did you know that many of these things can be reused instead of being thrown away? To help the environment, let’s learn how to recycle and throw away less trash.

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You can use this resource in class because it tells you why recycling is important and how it helps us use less stuff and clean up the environment. It talks about things that can be recycled, like metal, paper, plastic, glass, and plastic, and gives simple instructions on how to do it right. Your kids will learn useful ways to protect the environment and improve the health of our world by learning how to recycle and reduce trash.

Overview:

The Importance of Recycling
What Can Be Recycled?
How to Recycle
Reducing Waste
Benefits of Reducing Waste
Taking Action

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Reading Passage: A carefully written work by an Expert Teacher
• 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs): Using  MCQs, find out how well students understand the passage.
• 5 Short Questions: Encourage students to write comprehensive responses and evaluate answers carefully.
• Answer Key: Teachers can review student work by referencing a full answer key.

This resource is entirely Editable in PowerPoint! If time is a concern, we have also provided a hassle-free, Ready-to-print PDF.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Easy-to-understand language that will keep students engaged and excited to learn.
• Comprehension worksheet to help students test their understanding.
• Low Prep Required. Print and go.
• Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more.
• Printable and editable for your convenience.
• Ideal for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.

Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards

These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.

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