Invention Vocabulary

This informational reading worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 to strengthen vocabulary comprehension and nonfiction reading skills through the study of historical inventions. Students read a short passage about inventions that transformed human life and match bolded terms-such as innovation, prototype, and engineer-to their correct definitions, reinforcing understanding of STEM-related vocabulary in context.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary in Context (Grades 5-7)
  Students determine word meanings based on how terms are used in an informational passage.
• Informational Text Comprehension
  Learners build understanding of key ideas related to invention and technological progress.
• STEM Vocabulary Development
  Students become familiar with foundational engineering and design terminology.
• Word Meaning & Application
  The activity supports accurate usage of academic and content-area vocabulary.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary and middle school ELA standards.
• Nonfiction Vocabulary Practice
  Builds transferable skills for reading science and history texts.
• Clear Matching Format
  Supports retention and accurate word-definition connections.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for vocabulary units, STEM integration, guided reading, or assessment.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with understanding vocabulary in a nonfiction context while introducing important concepts related to invention and innovation. By connecting words to real-world technological advancements, learners strengthen reading comprehension, word recognition, and content knowledge. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports confident vocabulary growth and deeper engagement with informational texts.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 5 Reading Comprehension collection.