Why Do We Blink? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
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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 educational reading passage, "The Science of Blinking," is designed for a 4th-grade audience to explain the simple but essential reasons why our bodies blink. It aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Life Science (LS1.A: Structure and Function), focusing on how the parts of the human body function to support life. The passage uses clear and simple language to define key terms like "reflex" and "tears," explaining how blinking acts as a natural cleaning and moisturizing system for our eyes. It also describes the protective role of blinking as a defense mechanism against foreign objects. The passage includes a fun fact to make the content engaging and memorable. With audio integration, this resource is perfect for a classroom lesson on the human body, providing a comprehensive and accessible way for students to learn about an everyday bodily function they often take for granted. The multiple-choice questions at different DOK levels test students' recall, inference, and application skills.
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
