8th Grade · Reading
8th Grade Reading Worksheets
Middle school English asks students to read closely and argue with evidence. They analyze theme, plot structure and an author's word choice, compare texts on the same topic, and judge whether a claim is supported. Writing moves to arguments, explanations and narratives with a clear structure, and grammar covers phrases, clauses, verb forms and punctuation. In eighth grade, students analyze how dialogue and events reveal character, judge whether evidence is relevant and sufficient, and use verbals and the active and passive voice. These eighth grade reading worksheets are free printable PDFs at easy, medium and hard levels, good for homework practice or review, many with answer keys.
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Plant the empty lot: a student's argument: stretch
English · 7–8 · Reading · 2 pages
Cryptogram: punctuation power
English · Grade 8 · Puzzle · 1 page
Roots for movement and communication match-up
English · Grade 8 · Worksheet · 1 page
The day the sky disobeyed: warm-up
English · Grade 8 · Reading · 2 pages
Commonly confused words: fill in the blanks
English · Grade 8 · Reading · 1 page
Media literacy comic strip: 5 panels
English · Grade 8 · Worksheet · 1 page
Poetry forms and features crossword
English · Grade 8 · Puzzle · 1 page
Verbals, active and passive voice, and mood word scramble
English · Grade 8 · Puzzle · 1 page
Argument vocabulary and evaluating claims comic strip: 6 panels
English · Grade 8 · Worksheet · 1 page
The Great Moon Hoax of 1835: stretch
English · Grade 8 · Reading · 3 pages
Guide for grown-ups
- How to improve reading comprehension: strategies that work for kidsA guide for parents and teachers · 7 min read