How the Body Absorbs Nutrients — 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 introduces fourth-grade students to the process of nutrient absorption in the human body, aligned with NGSS standard 4-LS1-1 and Disciplinary Core Ideas LS1.A. Students learn how nutrients—the tiny, useful parts of food—pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream and travel to cells throughout the body. The passage explains how broken-down food moves from the stomach into a long, winding tube where absorption occurs. Using age-appropriate language and relatable examples, students discover why nutrients are essential for energy, growth, and health. The content includes bolded vocabulary terms with immediate definitions, helping students build scientific literacy. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners by providing text-to-speech functionality. Accompanying activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, short-answer writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce understanding of body systems and processes. A simplified differentiated version ensures accessibility for all reading levels. Spanish translations of both passages support English language learners. This resource provides foundational knowledge necessary for hands-on investigations and classroom discussions about how organisms obtain and use matter and energy to live and grow.
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
