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The Olympic Games - Reading Comprehension Task

  • Updated

    Updated:  26 Jul 2024

Encourage students to apply a range of comprehension and writing skills when finding out interesting fun facts about the Olympics with a printable reading comprehension worksheet pack.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  11 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  4 - 6

teaching resource

The Olympic Games - Reading Comprehension Task

  • Updated

    Updated:  26 Jul 2024

Encourage students to apply a range of comprehension and writing skills when finding out interesting fun facts about the Olympics with a printable reading comprehension worksheet pack.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  11 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  4 - 6

Encourage students to apply a range of comprehension and writing skills when finding out interesting fun facts about the Olympics with a printable reading comprehension worksheet pack.

Bring the Olympic Games To Your Classroom!

The time has come! The Olympic Games are upon us, and we can’t wait for that torch to be lit and carried all the way to the Opening Ceremony. The Olympics are a monumental event, and it’s the perfect opportunity to broaden your student’s horizons and teach them a bit about the history and tradition surrounding the Olympic Games.

This year, we’re excited to help you bring your readers up to speed with brand-new, updated reading resources to help you blend the games into a critical subject area!

Grab Your Olympic Games 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets!

Use this teaching resource when learning about the history of the Olympic Games. It is designed for 4th-6th grade students and will make an excellent independent practice activity, homework assignment, or assessment!

This resource download includes:

  • 1 Reading Comprehension Passage about the Olympic Games (2-sided)
  • 1 Multiple Choice/Short Answer Reading Comprehension Test
  • 1 Written Response Worksheet
  • 1 Extended Written Response Worksheet
  • Answer Keys

Download and Print!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the file format you prefer. Make your copies, pass them out to your students, and you’re ready to begin!


This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter Collaborator.


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