The Unhappy Petunia Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This The Unhappy Petunia Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 4th Grade readers a two-page story about a thirsty flower, five questions, and an answer key, so students practice context clues and main idea.
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Description
This The Unhappy Petunia Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives fourth graders a gentle two-page story about a little petunia at a garden shop that no one wants to take home. As her leaves droop and her petals curl, she discovers she is starting to wilt from too little water. Then a girl notices that the petunia is thirsty, brings it home, and cares for it until it grows strong and beautiful again.
How to Use This Worksheet
Students read the two-page story, which also explains how roots carry water and how leaves use sunlight, air and water to make food. Part A has four multiple choice questions about a word in context, a cause, a science detail and the main idea. Part B asks students to name two things the girl did for the petunia and explain how each one helped, using details from the text. The last page is an answer key, so checking work is quick for teachers and parents. Use the sheet for independent reading, small groups, homework, or a spring plant unit.
What’s Included
- A two-page, 4th grade story about a petunia that learns what it needs to thrive, with a full-color illustration
- Four multiple choice comprehension questions
- One constructed response question that asks students to explain with evidence
- A complete answer key
Why It Helps Kids
First, the story is written at a fourth grade reading level and is long enough to build real reading stamina. Second, the questions ask students to use context clues, find causes and state a main idea, which are key skills on reading tests. Third, this 4th grade reading comprehension worksheet blends a caring story with plant science, so students learn why water, sunlight and roots matter while they read.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before reading, show students a droopy plant and ask what it might need. After reading, have students draw and label the parts of a plant named in the story. You could also plant a small flower in class and keep a watering chart together. Pair The Unhappy Petunia Reading Comprehension Worksheet with a science lesson on what plants need to grow.
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