The Tiny Seed — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 1
- 2
- 3
Standards
- 2-LS2-1
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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 reading passage, 'The Sun, the Rain, and the Tiny Seed', is designed to illustrate the core concepts of NGSS LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. It explains in simple terms how plants, starting from a tiny seed, depend on non-living components like water and light from their environment to grow. The passage emphasizes the interconnectedness within an ecosystem, highlighting that plants provide essential resources like food and oxygen in return for what they receive. This resource supports reading comprehension while introducing foundational concepts in life science and ecosystem dynamics for elementary students.
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
