Main Idea Readers and Passages
Ming's Wind Turbine Project
Embark on an engineering adventure with Ming as he dives into the world of wind energy. Discover how wind turbines captu...
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Rainy Day-Lucy's Observation
Main idea reading passage: Lucy observes a rainy day and listens to raindrops on the roof.
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Benny the Bunny
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Mia's Picnic Day
Join Mia and her family as they embark on a fun-filled picnic day in the park. Delight in the simple pleasures of settin...
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Max and Zoe's Beach Adventure
Experience the excitement of Max and Zoe's beach adventure as they build a sandcastle and enjoy the refreshing sensation...
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Jackson's Library Adventures
Read the short story on a library visit and answer comprehension questions.Join Jackson on his weekly trips to the libra...
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Alex's Snowy Adventure
Experience the magic of a snowy day with Alex as he observes the snow falling and embraces the opportunity to build a sn...
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The Playground Slide
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Olivia's Kite Flying Adventure
Experience the excitement of Olivia's kite flying adventure as she holds her kite on a windy day and watches it dance gr...
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Lily the Duckling
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The Solar System Room
The Solar System Room' takes readers on a journey through our cosmic neighborhood. As Sarah's class enters a dark room, ...
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The Astronaut's Gear
In 'The Astronaut's Gear,' Sarah and her classmates get an up-close look at real space suits and equipment. The story de...
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The Moon Lander
This detailed passage examines lunar landing technology, aligning with NGSS standards for engineering design and space s...
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The Talking Jack-o'-Lantern
On Pumpkin Street, a unique jack-o'-lantern named Jack possesses the extraordinary ability to talk, but his shyness keep...
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The Dancing Skeleton's Surprise
Sammy the Skeleton loves to dance, but his bones always fall apart when he moves too much. Determined to join the big Ha...
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The Werewolf's Woolly Problem
Wally the Werewolf has an unusual secret - on full moons, he grows wool instead of fur! Worried about not being scary en...
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The Snowy Surprise
This enchanting story follows Emma and May as they wake up to a world transformed by snow. The girls' excitement is palp...
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Plant Helpers
This passage explores NGSS K-LS1-1 through the interdependent relationship between bees and flowers. Students learn how ...
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Billy's Bouncing Ball
This passage supports NGSS K-PS2-2 learning by showing how design solutions can solve motion problems. Through trial and...
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Sam’s Temperature Track
This passage supports NGSS K-ESS2-1 learning by tracking temperature changes throughout the day. Through simple observat...
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Sam’s Fall Colors
This passage addresses pattern recognition in nature through seasonal leaf color changes. Students learn to observe, seq...