How Burning Fuel Produces Energy — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS3-4
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This engaging Grade 4-5 science passage explains the combustion process in clear, age-appropriate language. Students learn how combustion is the process of burning fuel that releases stored chemical energy as heat and light. The passage describes the three essential requirements for combustion—fuel, oxygen, and heat—and explains how combustion produces energy along with waste products like gases. Using the relatable example of a campfire burning wood, students connect combustion to real-world experiences and understand how this chemical process releases heat and light energy we can use. The passage aligns with NGSS 4-PS3-4 standards on energy transfer and transformation. Audio integration supports diverse learners, making complex scientific concepts accessible through multiple modalities. This comprehensive resource includes differentiated versions, Spanish translations, vocabulary support, and engaging activities to reinforce understanding of combustion and energy release.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
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Instant Feedback
Immediate results and scoring
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting
