How Light Is Absorbed — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS4-2
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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 250-word science passage explains how light absorption works for Grade 4-5 students. Aligned with NGSS standard 4-PS4-2, the passage describes how absorption happens when materials take in light energy instead of reflecting or transmitting it. Students learn why dark colors absorb more light than light colors, which causes black objects to get hotter in sunlight. The content connects scientific concepts to everyday experiences, such as wearing dark clothes feeling warmer in summer because they absorb more light energy than light-colored clothes. Key vocabulary terms including absorption, light energy, and heat absorption are introduced naturally within the text. The passage includes audio integration for enhanced accessibility and engagement. Supplementary activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that help students understand cause-and-effect relationships between light absorption and heat. The differentiated version provides simplified text for struggling readers while maintaining core concepts. Spanish translations are included for both versions to support English language learners. This comprehensive resource helps students develop understanding of how light interacts with different materials and colors in their environment.
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
