Simone Biles: Flying High (Reading Comprehension) - Grades 4 and 5
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Inspire students with the story of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Simone Biles. This reading comprehension worksheet is designed for 4th and 5th graders and pairs an engaging passage about Biles’s journey and achievements with rigorous literacy skill practice.
What’s Inside:
Informational Text Passage: A student-friendly biography that highlights Simone Biles’s early life, gymnastics career, and lasting impact on the sport.
Comprehension Questions: Focused practice with essential reading skills:
Main Idea – identifying the central idea of the passage
Identifying Explicit Details – locating and recalling facts directly from the text
Word Meaning – using context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases
Author’s Purpose – analyzing why the author wrote the passage and what message is being conveyed
Extension Opportunities: Encourages critical thinking and discussion about perseverance, determination, and personal growth.
Why Teachers and Parents Love It:
High-interest, culturally relevant content that motivates students.
Perfectly leveled for 4th–5th grade readers.
Builds literacy skills aligned to grade-level standards.
Flexible resource for classrooms, small groups, homework, or tutoring.
This worksheet makes reading both engaging and meaningful by connecting literacy skills with the inspiring story of an athlete who overcame obstacles to become a global role model.