How Light Travels — 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 for Grade 4-5 students explores how light travels in straight lines called rays. Aligned with NGSS 4-PS4-2, the passage explains how light spreads out from light sources in all directions and how scientists use ray diagrams with straight arrows to show light paths. Students learn about light rays through concrete examples including sunbeams shining through clouds and dust particles that make light visible. The passage connects abstract concepts to observable phenomena, helping students understand why we see objects and how light moves from sources to our eyes. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners. The content includes vocabulary such as light rays, light source, and ray diagrams, with each term clearly defined in context. Students explore cause-and-effect relationships and apply scientific concepts through comprehension questions, writing activities, and graphic organizers. This standards-aligned resource provides differentiated versions in English and Spanish, making complex scientific concepts accessible to all learners while building foundational understanding of light behavior and properties.
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
