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Tooth Decay Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Tooth decay reading worksheet: students read a passage about tooth decay and use a labeled diagram to fill in missing words such as plaque, enamel, dentine and pulp.
Grades
Grades 3–5, Elementary
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Updated Oct 02, 2026

Subject
ELA, P.E. & Health, Health, Reading
Topic
Reading Comprehension, Health and Nutrition
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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This Tooth Decay Reading Comprehension Worksheet is a great way for your students to build their reading comprehension skills. The worksheet features a short passage about the importance of brushing your teeth, followed by a series of questions. This is a great resource for teachers who are looking for a way to help their students improve their reading comprehension skills.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Use a labeled diagram to complete a nonfiction text
  • Use dental vocabulary such as plaque, tartar and cavity in context

Skills covered

  • Cloze reading — choosing the missing word for each gap with help from the diagram

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Tooth decay
  • Plaque
  • Enamel
  • Dentine
  • Cavity

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