Paris Reading

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they build reading comprehension, interpretation, and evidence-based writing skills through an engaging passage about Paris. Students explore the city’s landmarks, daily life, and atmosphere, then respond to questions using complete sentences and details from the text. The activity blends literacy skills with cultural geography, helping learners visualize and understand life in France’s capital.

Learning Goals

• Reading Informational Text (Grades 4-6) – Identify key ideas and details from a descriptive passage
• Textual Evidence – Support answers using specific information from the text
• Interpreting Imagery & Mood – Explain how descriptive details create a sense of place
• World Geography & Culture – Build foundational knowledge of Paris as a cultural and urban center

Key Content Focus

Students read about important features such as the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, cafés, streets, and French foods. Questions guide learners to recall facts, interpret descriptive language, and make inferences about daily life and the city’s atmosphere.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with upper elementary ELA and social studies standards
• Literacy + Geography Integration – Combines close reading with cultural understanding
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for classwork, homework, assessment, or small-group reading
• Low-Prep Format – Ready-to-print worksheet with clear, student-friendly questions

This Paris Reading worksheet helps students strengthen comprehension and written response skills while gaining cultural insight into one of Europe’s most well-known cities. By analyzing descriptive details and supporting answers with evidence, learners improve reading accuracy, interpretation, and global awareness.

This worksheet is part of our France Worksheets collection.