Why Fossil Fuels Run Out — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-ESS3-1
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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 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the concept of nonrenewable energy resources, specifically focusing on fossil fuels. Aligned with NGSS standard 4-ESS3-1, the passage explains why fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are called nonrenewable resources. Students learn that fossil fuels formed millions of years ago from ancient plants and animals that were buried and compressed over time. The passage emphasizes that because this formation process takes such an incredibly long time, fossil fuels cannot be replaced within a human lifetime or even many lifetimes. Once we use these energy sources, they are gone forever. The reading uses age-appropriate language and relatable examples to help students understand the concept of nonrenewable resources. Audio integration supports diverse learners by providing text-to-speech functionality. Accompanying activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce understanding of cause and effect relationships and compare renewable versus nonrenewable resources. This educational resource helps students build foundational knowledge about energy resources and prepares them for hands-on investigations and classroom discussions about energy conservation and sustainability.
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
