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Reading comprehension - Killer Whale
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Worksheet ID:
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Year 6 English - Reading comprehension. Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the killer whale. Students read the text and then answer the study questions. Orcas can be found in all oceans of the world, but are most likely to be spotted off the west coast of the United States and Canada. Orcas have extremely powerful jaws and very strong teeth that can measure 10 cm long. They have a layer of fat called blubber which keeps them warm in the icy waters.
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Age Range:
10 - 11
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