Patterns in Water Waves — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS PS4.A
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
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 Grade 4 physical science reading passage introduces students to the concept of patterns in water waves, aligned with NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea PS4.A. Students explore how dropping objects into water creates waves that move outward in repeating circular patterns. The passage uses simple, age-appropriate language to explain wave behavior and help students observe and describe wave patterns. Through real-world examples like raindrops on puddles and stones dropped in ponds, students build foundational understanding of how waves create predictable patterns. The passage is audio-integrated, allowing students to listen while reading. Accompanying activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts that encourage students to explain wave patterns using evidence from the text, and graphic organizers that help students analyze cause-and-effect relationships in wave formation. This resource supports elementary science instruction by providing accessible content that prepares students for hands-on investigations and classroom discussions about wave patterns and energy transfer.
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
