Dolphin Communication

This nonfiction worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they read about how dolphins communicate through sounds and body movements. Students practice close reading, scientific literacy, evidence-based reasoning, informational comprehension, and analytical thinking while exploring how animals identify one another, signal danger, and express emotions.

Targeted Skills

• Reading Informational Text (Grades 3-5)
  Students read a nonfiction passage focused on dolphin communication and behavior.
• Using Text Evidence
  Learners answer questions by citing specific details from the passage to support their ideas.
• Scientific Literacy and Inquiry
  Students connect reading comprehension with science concepts related to animal behavior.
• Critical Thinking and Analysis
  Questions prompt students to explain how and why dolphins use different communication methods.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA and science standards.
• Evidence-Based Questioning
  Encourages thoughtful responses supported by accurate details from the text.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for independent practice, small groups, science-literacy integration, or homework.
• Supports Cross-Curricular Learning
  Reinforces reading skills while building knowledge of animal communication.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen informational reading comprehension, text evidence use, scientific understanding, and analytical reasoning. By examining real-world animal behaviors through reading, students develop confidence in connecting literacy skills with scientific observation. It’s a practical, no-prep resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool learning that supports deeper understanding of nonfiction texts.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 4 Reading Comprehension collection.