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This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores the fascinating science of altruism, drawing on real-life examples and groundbreaking research by psychologist Abigail Marsh. Students will practice analyzing complex informational text through a mix of multiple-choice questions and short-answer critical reasoning prompts. With a focus on central ideas, author’s purpose, vocabulary in context, inference, and evidence-based thinking, this resource challenges students to go beyond surface-level understanding and think critically about human behavior and morality.

Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this worksheet saves teachers valuable prep time while supporting essential literacy skills. The combination of comprehension questions and deeper reasoning tasks makes it easy to differentiate for diverse learners, encourage thoughtful discussion, and connect reading to broader themes like empathy, courage, and decision-making. Whether used as classwork, homework, or in small groups, this resource helps students strengthen critical reading skills while engaging with meaningful content that sparks curiosity.