What is Speed? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
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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 NGSS-aligned 4th grade science passage introduces the concept of speed in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Speed tells us how fast something moves and is explained using distance and time. The passage uses examples from daily life, such as walking, running, cars, and trains, as well as animals like snails and cheetahs, to make learning fun and relatable. It also clarifies that speed is different from direction and connects the concept to reference points, such as being on a moving train. A fun fact about cheetahs adds excitement. This passage aligns with NGSS PS2.A: Forces and Motion and helps students build prediction and comparison skills by understanding how to measure and describe speed. Eight multiple-choice questions across different Depth of Knowledge levels test recall, inference, and application. The passage is audio integrated, making it accessible to diverse learners. Keywords include speed, NGSS PS2.A, 4th grade science, distance and time, and forces and motion to support SEO and ensure the material is easy for teachers and parents to find.
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
