Waves Carry Information — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS4-3
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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 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the fundamental concept that waves carry information from one place to another, aligned with NGSS standard 4-PS4-3 and Disciplinary Core Idea PS4.C. Students explore how sound waves carry voices during conversations, light waves carry images to our eyes, and digital patterns transmit messages through technology. The passage uses age-appropriate language and real-world examples like telephones, television, and walkie-talkies to help students understand wave-based communication. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners by providing text-to-speech options. The passage explains key vocabulary terms including waves, information, sound waves, light waves, digital patterns, and devices. Students learn that different types of waves serve different communication purposes and that technology converts information into wave patterns for transmission. Accompanying activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts that ask students to apply their understanding, and graphic organizers for comparing different wave types and analyzing cause-and-effect relationships in wave communication. This foundational knowledge prepares students for hands-on investigations and deeper exploration of how waves function as tools for communication in science and 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
