What do Plants Need to Thrive? — 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 science passage, 'Growing Green!', is designed for second-grade students and aligns with the NGSS standard 2-LS2-1. It introduces the concept of planning and conducting a simple investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow. The passage uses an engaging story about Lily and her class to illustrate the scientific process, including the importance of controlling variables. It supports reading comprehension by providing clear, accessible language and encourages critical thinking about cause and effect relationships in science. Students will learn about the fundamental requirements for plant growth, fostering an understanding of life science concepts and scientific inquiry skills at an elementary level.
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
