Why Do Clouds Turn Grey? — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
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 reading passage explains why clouds appear grey when they become dense with water droplets and block sunlight. Students will learn about light scattering, cloud thickness, and how shadows and sunlight angles affect cloud color. The passage also explores how darker clouds are signs of possible rain. It supports NGSS standard MS-ESS2-6 and helps students build science literacy by connecting everyday weather observations with key Earth science concepts.
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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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
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