What Is Energy — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS3-1
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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 engaging 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the fundamental concept of energy as outlined in NGSS standard 4-PS3-1. Students explore energy as the ability to make things happen and discover how energy is present in everyday life. The passage uses concrete, observable examples such as moving balls, glowing lamps, and ringing bells to help students understand that energy causes motion, heat, light, and sound. Aligned with PS3.A: Definitions of Energy, this resource builds foundational understanding through age-appropriate language and relatable scenarios. The passage includes audio integration for accessibility and engagement, along with comprehension activities, writing prompts, and graphic organizers. Students learn key vocabulary including energy, motion, and transfer while developing their ability to identify energy in the world around them. Perfect for introducing physical science concepts in elementary classrooms, this resource provides scaffolded instruction with both standard and simplified versions to meet diverse learner needs. The accompanying Spanish translations ensure accessibility for English language learners, making this an inclusive resource for all students as they begin their exploration of physical science.
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
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Instant Feedback
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting
