The Spelling of Friendship Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 4th Grade

What your child practices

"The Spelling of Friendship" is a 4th grade reading comprehension set (Grade 4 in Canada): 2 worksheets and 9 questions built around one short text. In upper elementary, students shift from learning to read to reading to learn, so answering questions with details from the text becomes the key skill. Inside you will find Comprehension and Writing. Each sheet supports Common Core RL.4.1, covering asking and answering questions about key details in a story. It also touches RL.4.2, retelling a story and finding its central message. Answer keys sit on page 2 of each PDF, so checking takes seconds. After printing, the online version gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud.

Tips for parents

• Ask your child to answer in full sentences, a habit teachers look for in upper elementary.
• Read the passage together first, then let your child answer the questions on their own.
• After the last question, ask for a two sentence retell of "The Spelling of Friendship" in their own words.