Straight Wave Pattern — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS4-1
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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 engaging reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the concept of straight wave patterns as outlined in NGSS standard 4-PS4-1. Students learn that waves can travel in different patterns depending on how they are created. The passage uses accessible examples like ocean waves approaching a beach and compares straight wave patterns to circular patterns created by dropping a pebble in water. Through clear explanations and relatable analogies, students build foundational understanding of wave behavior and wave patterns. The passage is audio-integrated to support diverse learners and includes a simplified differentiated version for students reading below grade level. Accompanying activities include comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce understanding of how wave patterns form and differ based on their source. This resource aligns with NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea PS4.A: Wave Properties and prepares students for hands-on investigations of wave phenomena.
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
