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Grade 4 nonfiction reading passage about Author Purpose. Underwater theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.4.8).
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What is included
Before reading, ask students to predict why someone might write a book — their answers will map naturally onto the three purposes Leo discovers, making the passage a great anchor for a whole-class discussion on CCSS.ELA.RI.4.8.
What is this passage mostly about?
What detail from the passage shows that one author wanted to teach readers about fish?
What does the word persuade mean in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
Leo put on his diving gear and plunged into the ocean. He wanted to explore the coral reef below. Leo found a waterproof book on the seafloor. The book had pictures of colorful fish. It explained what each fish ate. Leo realized the author wanted to teach readers. That is one author's purpose — to ...
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About this Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 4 students. The Underwater theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RI.4.8).