Slow Change: Rusting and Tarnishing — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
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 NGSS-aligned reading passage introduces Grade 4-5 students to the science of slow changes in metals, focusing on rusting and tarnishing. Students will learn how rusting is a chemical reaction between iron, water, and oxygen, and how tarnishing affects metals like silver. The passage defines key terms, uses real-world examples such as rusty bikes and tarnished jewelry, and highlights the importance of protecting metals from corrosion. Included are a glossary, an English-Spanish translation, a multiple-choice quiz, and writing activities that support comprehension and scientific thinking. The resource is audio integrated and supports both English and Spanish learners, making it ideal for classroom or home use. Students are encouraged to connect scientific ideas to everyday life and think critically about cause and effect in nature.
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
