Sound Source — 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 engaging science passage, aligned with NGSS standards for Grade 4-5, explores how humans know where sounds come from. Students will learn about sound waves, how ears detect vibrations, and how the brain figures out the direction of a sound. Key terms like sound waves, vibration, inner ear, and brain are defined and highlighted for easy understanding. Real-world examples, such as hearing an ambulance or a friend calling your name, help make the science relatable. The passage is written at a Grade 4-5 reading level, making it accessible for students, and comes with a Spanish translation, a glossary, and interactive activities including multiple choice questions and writing prompts. Audio integration supports different learning styles. Teachers and students will find this resource ideal for building scientific vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills about how our senses work together to help us in everyday life.
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
