What Are Bones Made Of — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-LS1-1
- LS1.A
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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 250-word reading passage introduces Grade 4 students to the structure and function of bones, aligned with NGSS standard 4-LS1-1 and Disciplinary Core Idea LS1.A. Students discover that bones are not dry and dead like they appear in pictures, but are actually living parts of the body with important jobs. The passage explains the hard outer layer that provides strength and protection, and the softer inside called bone marrow that produces blood cells. Students learn how bones grow as they grow and can even heal themselves when broken. The passage includes audio integration for accessibility, bold key vocabulary terms with immediate definitions, and relatable examples. Supplementary materials include a simplified differentiated version for struggling readers, Spanish translations of both passages, an 8-question multiple-choice quiz testing recall and comprehension, writing activities requiring application of concepts, and two graphic organizers (Structure and Function Table, Main Idea and Supporting Details Table) to help students organize their understanding. This comprehensive resource helps students build foundational understanding of bones as living, active structures essential for body support, protection, movement, and blood cell production.
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
