Broad Beans Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions Worksheets with Answer Key

Introduce your elementary students to plant science and healthy foods with this engaging Broad Beans Reading Passage & Question activity! This ready-to-use digital download provides an informative non-fiction text paired with text-dependent comprehension questions designed to strengthen reading skills. It is an easy-to-implement resource that supports informational reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and elementary science learning.

 

About This Product
This educational resource features an accessible informational passage titled "Broad Beans: Big Beans in Green Pods" that explains what broad beans (fava beans) are, how the plants grow, how long green pods develop from flowers, and how the beans are harvested and prepared for meals. Students practice reading for details and critical thinking by answering structured comprehension questions on the accompanying worksheet. Teachers can easily print and distribute this activity for independent practice, literacy centers, or whole-class non-fiction reading lessons.

 

Topics Included in This Pack

What Are Broad Beans: Learning that broad beans, also called fava beans, are large, flat, light green edible legume seeds that grow inside thick pods.

How Broad Bean Plants Grow: Discovering how strong green stems grow above the ground, bloom with white flowers, and develop into pods.

Harvesting and Preparation: Reading about picking mature pods, removing beans from their pods, and taking off the outer skin after boiling.

Everyday Uses: Exploring how fresh and dried broad beans are stored and cooked in warm dishes and recipes.

 

What is Included

Informational Reading Passage: Student-friendly non-fiction passage with clear headings and real photo illustrations.

Comprehension Question Worksheet: Text-dependent questions focusing on main ideas, vocabulary, key facts, and personal reflection.

Answer Key: Complete teacher answer key for fast, effortless grading and checking.

 

Perfect For

Reading Centers: Independent literacy station tasks or small group reading instruction.

Science & Plant Units: Supplementing lessons on legumes, seeds, agriculture, and plant life cycles.

Morning Work: Meaningful, ready-to-print warm-up activities to start the school day.

Sub Plans: Easy, self-contained non-fiction worksheets for emergency substitute folders.

Homework: Targeted informational reading comprehension practice to send home.

 

Why Teachers Love It

Zero-Prep: A clean print-and-go activity that saves valuable lesson planning time.

Clear & Accessible: Well-organized layout with engaging visuals designed for elementary learners.

Built-In Assessment: Includes a full answer key to simplify checking and self-assessment.

 

Help your students explore how everyday foods grow with this zero-prep Broad Beans Reading Passage & Question set today!