Genetic Innovations

This informational reading worksheet introduces students to genetic engineering and its applications in science and medicine. Students identify the main idea and key supporting details, then compose a concise 3-4 sentence summary of the text. The passage highlights how genetic modification enables medical and agricultural breakthroughs while raising ethical questions. This task enhances students’ summarizing, analytical, and informational reading skills. It fosters awareness of modern scientific debates and helps students distill complex information into clear, concise writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Summarizing Informational Texts

English Language Arts – Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details

English Language Arts – Evaluating Scientific and Ethical Perspectives

Science Literacy – Understanding Biotechnology Concepts

This worksheet is part of our Grade 9 Reading Comprehension collection.