How Waves Move Objects — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS4-1
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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 reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the fundamental concept of how waves move objects, aligned with NGSS standard 4-PS4-1 and Disciplinary Core Idea PS4.A. Students discover that waves transfer energy to objects, causing them to move up and down, but the objects do not travel with the wave itself. Through relatable examples like floating balls on water and leaves on pond surfaces, students build foundational understanding of wave energy and motion. The passage uses age-appropriate language and concrete analogies to explain abstract concepts. Audio integration supports diverse learners by providing text-to-speech functionality, enhancing accessibility and comprehension. The resource includes a simplified differentiated version for struggling readers, Spanish translations of both versions, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, multiple-choice questions testing recall and application, writing activities requiring explanation and connection-making, and graphic organizers for cause-and-effect and observation-inference analysis. This complete educational package helps teachers meet NGSS standards while providing scaffolded support for all learners, making complex physical science concepts accessible and engaging for elementary students.
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
