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Basic Science Informational Text Reading Comprehension Passages
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"These short, basic science texts are a great way to check reading comprehension on nonfiction technical content. It allows students to use text evidence to answer questions. My fourth graders were able to read the text well. It was a really good cross curricular tool! Thank you for this resource."
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This super set of Basic Science Reading Comprehension passages are perfect for third and fifth grade students to practice and improve their reading and science skills. Each passage includes a set of three questions related to what students have read, these are open-ended format.

What is included:

25 Reading Comprehension Passages

25 KWL Sheets

1 Index Page

Basic Science Topics Included:

  1. Acceleration
  2. Chemical Reaction
  3. Electrical Circuits
  4. Electrical Current
  5. Electricity
  6. Electromagnetic Waves
  7. Energy
  8. Force
  9. Friction
  10. Gravity
  11. Heat Energy
  12. Kinetic Energy
  13. Light
  14. Liquid
  15. Gas
  16. Magnetism
  17. Matter
  18. Motion
  19. Newton’s Law
  20. Physics
  21. Potential Energy
  22. Renewable Energy
  23. Simple Machines
  24. Solid
  25. Sound

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Basic Science Informational Text Reading Comprehension Passages

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What others say

"These short, basic science texts are a great way to check reading comprehension on nonfiction technical content. It allows students to use text evidence to answer questions. My fourth graders were able to read the text well. It was a really good cross curricular tool! Thank you for this resource."
star
Debra B.

Description

This super set of Basic Science Reading Comprehension passages are perfect for third and fifth grade students to practice and improve their reading and science skills. Each passage includes a set of three questions related to what students have read, these are open-ended format.

What is included:

25 Reading Comprehension Passages

25 KWL Sheets

1 Index Page

Basic Science Topics Included:

  1. Acceleration
  2. Chemical Reaction
  3. Electrical Circuits
  4. Electrical Current
  5. Electricity
  6. Electromagnetic Waves
  7. Energy
  8. Force
  9. Friction
  10. Gravity
  11. Heat Energy
  12. Kinetic Energy
  13. Light
  14. Liquid
  15. Gas
  16. Magnetism
  17. Matter
  18. Motion
  19. Newton’s Law
  20. Physics
  21. Potential Energy
  22. Renewable Energy
  23. Simple Machines
  24. Solid
  25. Sound

You might also be interested in these other resources:

It is our sincere hope that you can find this resource useful.

If you like this product please be sure to leave positive feedback to earn TPT credits toward future purchases. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at anytime.

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Report this resource to TPT
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May 28, 2026
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Thank you for all your hard work. It really helped me and my students. Happy teaching!
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Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
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Rated 5 out of 5
August 23, 2025
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These passages were great for homework! I also used them during RTI and small groups!
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February 4, 2025
My students loved this resource. They were very engaged.
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January 31, 2025
These short, basic science texts are a great way to check reading comprehension on nonfiction technical content. It allows students to use text evidence to answer questions. My fourth graders were able to read the text well. It was a really good cross curricular tool! Thank you for this resource.
Debra B.
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August 6, 2024
Great physics readings for kids. I like the variety included. Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
August 4, 2024
I used this as morning work. It was perfect and kept the students engaged.
Lori J.
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Rated 5 out of 5
July 24, 2024
These passages were perfect to practice literacy skills while gaining knowledge in science concepts.
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Rated 5 out of 5
July 2, 2024
Great resource! My students loved working on these passages.
Francisca G.
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