Reading Passage
The Sun Shelter
Interactive passage with audio narration, comprehension questions, and printable PDF.
Grades K–2ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toK-PS3-2RL.1.1
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About this printable The Sun Shelter science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades K-2)
This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-2 through a practical experiment with sun shelters. Students learn how designed structures can reduce warming effects through a relatable ice cream scenario. The content demonstrates engineering solutions for sun protection while incorporating basic thermal energy concepts.
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The Sun Shelter
Luis and Ana built forts at recess. Luis used boards to make a roof. Ana's fort had no roof. They put ice cream treats in both forts. Ana's ice cream melted fast in the sun. Under Luis's roof, the ice cream stayed cold longer! They learned that a roof blocks sunlight and keeps things cooler.
Comprehension quiz (2 questions)
1. Why did Ana's ice cream melt quickly?
It was in the shade
The ice cream was old
The fort was too small
It was in direct sunlight
2. What helped keep Luis's ice cream cold?
The roof blocked the sun
The boards were cold
He used more ice cream
His fort was bigger
Curriculum
Common Core standards for The Sun Shelter
RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
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Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
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- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
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