Wind and Wonder

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 build reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, and contextual understanding through a fill-in-the-blank passage introducing the story of Pentecost. Using a word bank, learners complete sentences about key events such as the rushing wind, tongues of fire, the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and the disciples speaking in new languages. By selecting words that logically fit the context, students reinforce both understanding of the narrative and accurate vocabulary use.

Skills Reinforced

• Using Context Clues (Grades 4-6) – Choose words that make sense based on sentence meaning
• Pentecost Understanding – Recall and reinforce key events and themes from the story
• Reading Comprehension – Complete an informational passage accurately
• Vocabulary Development – Apply important religious and descriptive terms correctly

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support upper elementary ELA and religious studies standards
• Word Bank Support – Helps students focus on meaning and logic rather than guesswork
• Narrative Reinforcement – Strengthens recall of important Pentecost details
• Flexible Use – Ideal for classwork, guided reading, review, or homeschool instruction
• Low-Prep Printable – Ready to use with minimal preparation

This Wind and Wonder worksheet helps students gain a clear understanding of the Pentecost story by combining reading comprehension with vocabulary application. Through context-based word selection, learners strengthen recall, build confidence, and deepen understanding of key religious themes. It’s a simple, no-prep resource for classroom and homeschool settings focused on meaningful reading and accurate language use.

This worksheet is part of our Pentecost Worksheets collection.