Southern Stories

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short informational passage about South America, focusing on its diverse landscapes, cultures, and climates. After reading, they answer five open-ended questions that require complete-sentence responses. The activity helps learners extract key details, explain concepts in their own words, and demonstrate understanding of informational text. Students engage with geography themes such as the Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, and cultural influences across the continent. This worksheet strengthens reading comprehension, inferencing, and written expression.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details

English Language Arts – Written Response to Text

Social Studies – Geography of Continents and Regions

Social Studies – Cultural Diversity and Regional Influences

This worksheet is part of our South America Worksheets collection.