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Sam’s Temperature Track — Reading Comprehension

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Standards
ESS2-1
RL.1.1
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This passage supports NGSS K-ESS2-1 learning by tracking temperature changes throughout the day. Through simple observations, students discover predictable patterns in daily temperature fluctuations. The content emphasizes pattern recognition and basic measurement concepts at a kindergarten level.

Sam checked the temperature three times. In the morning, his thermometer showed cool weather. At lunch, it was warmer in the sun. By afternoon, it was the warmest! Sam noticed that each day followed this pattern - cool mornings and warm afternoons.

When was the temperature coolest?

In the morningAt lunch timeIn the afternoonAt night

What pattern did Sam notice?

Every day was hotAfternoons were cooler than morningsMornings were cooler than afternoonsThe temperature stayed the same

Common Core Standards Covered

RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Grade Levels:

KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2

Subjects:

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