Explore one of America’s most spectacular natural landscapes with this engaging Yosemite National Park reading comprehension resource.

Students will learn where Yosemite is located and discover how huge glaciers helped carve Yosemite Valley into its famous U-shape. The passages introduce the park’s towering granite cliffs, waterfalls, rivers, meadows and forests.

Students will explore famous features such as El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls while learning how granite, glaciers, water and erosion have shaped the landscape over millions of years.

The resource also introduces Yosemite’s giant sequoia groves, wildlife and history as a protected national park, including its UNESCO World Heritage status.

What’s included:

• Informational reading passages
• Yosemite geography and geology
• Glaciers and U-shaped valleys
• El Capitan and Half Dome
• Yosemite Falls
• Giant sequoias and wildlife
• National Park and UNESCO facts
• Reading comprehension questions
• Written response activities

Perfect for geography, famous landmarks, United States studies, landforms, glaciers, Earth science, natural wonders, reading comprehension and homeschool learning.

File type: Printable PDF
Preparation: Print and use