How Joints Connect Bones — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-LS1-1
- LS1.A
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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 250-word reading passage teaches fourth-grade students about joints and their role in the human skeletal system. Aligned with NGSS 4-LS1-1 and Disciplinary Core Idea LS1.A, the passage explains that joints are the places where two bones meet and allow the body to bend and move. Students explore real-world examples including knee joints, elbow joints, and shoulder joints to understand how different joints enable different types of movement. The passage uses simple, age-appropriate language and concrete examples that fourth graders can relate to, such as bending knees and swinging arms. Audio integration supports diverse learners by providing text-to-speech functionality. Accompanying activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts that ask students to explain and apply their understanding, and graphic organizers that help students organize information about joint structure and function. The simplified differentiated version provides the same core science content with shorter sentences and scaffolded support for students reading below grade level. Spanish translations of both versions ensure accessibility for English language learners. This comprehensive resource builds foundational understanding of how the skeletal system supports body movement.
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
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting
