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Grade 4 nonfiction reading passage about Natural Disasters. Earth Day theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.4-ESS3-2).
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Natural disasters are powerful events that change Earth's surface and affect many people. Earthquakes happen when Earth's layers shift beneath us, causing the ground to shake and sometimes damage buildings. Tornadoes are spinning storms with strong winds that can destroy homes and trees in their pat...
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About this Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 4 students. The Earth Day 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-ESS3-2).