Water/Faucet Worksheets

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Water/Faucet For Google Apps

There are differences and similarities in these two reading passages. Both are about water but one gives facts and the other is a fictional story about Jaden and the fizzling faucet. They are a great way to evaluate your students comprehension skills as there are questions to answer after each paired text.

Water: More than Just a Drink
Water is one of Earth’s most important resources. People use it every
day—for drinking, cooking, cleaning, farming, and making electricity.
But even though water covers most of our planet, only a small amount is fresh and safe to use.

1. Why is fresh water limited on Earth?
2. What are some ways humans pollute water?
3. How do people change natural water systems?
4. What are two solutions to save or reuse water?
5. Why is it important to protect water resources?

The Day the Faucet Fizzled
Jaden was brushing his teeth when the water stopped. He turned the
faucet off and on. Nothing. *Mom!* he called. *The water’s gone*
Jaden groaned. *How will I rinse my mouth? Or wash my hands?*

1. What problem did Jaden face at the beginning?
2. How did he solve the problem at home?
3. What did Jaden learn at the park?
4. How did he help protect water?
5. What did Jaden do after the water came back?