Renewable vs Nonrenewable — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-ESS3-1
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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 comprehensive 250-word passage helps Grade 4-5 students understand the critical difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. Aligned with NGSS 4-ESS3-1, the passage explains how energy resources are classified based on whether they can be replaced quickly or take millions of years to form. Students explore concrete examples including solar power, wind energy, coal, and oil while learning why this classification matters for Earth's future. The passage includes audio integration for accessibility, a simplified differentiated version for diverse learners, and Spanish translations. Through engaging activities including multiple-choice questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers, students discover why scientists work to develop renewable energy sources as nonrenewable fuels become scarcer. The content uses age-appropriate language and relatable analogies to make abstract concepts tangible, helping students understand the importance of sustainable energy choices for future generations.
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👩🏫 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
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Reading Passage
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Comprehension Quiz
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