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Grade 4 nonfiction reading passage about Energy. First Day Of Fall theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.4-PS3-1).
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What is included
Before reading, ask students to predict where they think energy might show up during a fall walk outside. After reading, have students draw and label one example of stored energy and one example of motion energy that Zoe observed, connecting directly to NGSS 4-PS3-1 evidence-of-energy observations.
What is this passage mostly about?
What evidence in the first paragraph shows that wind has energy?
What does the word stored mean as it is used in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
On the first day of fall, Zoe explored her backyard. She noticed leaves falling from the tall oak tree. Wind pushed the leaves, giving them energy to move. This type of energy is called motion energy. Zoe picked up a small acorn and held it high. The acorn had **stored** energy while sitting comple...
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About this Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 4 students. The First Day Of Fall 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 (NGSS.4-PS3-1).