Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle Grade 3 and 4

These reading passages will help lighten your load while bringing life science into the classroom. With 79 pages in this sizeable bundle, comprehension questions follow each article.

Reading passages are based on CCSS standards for Grades 3-4, feel at ease as you practice a range of comprehension skills with most of the work done for you.

Science Reading Comprehension Outline:

These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science reading with the knowledge that most of the work is done for you as there is very little prep required.

Passages include a range of questions, including multiple choice, analyzing data and gap-filling. There is a mix of high-interest and curriculum-based science topics.

These lessons can be used for whole class instruction, morning work, desk work, small groups, sub plans, homework or holiday work.

PDF Version:

This is the PDF version of the product. There are other versions also available in the following formats:

●GOOGLE DRIVE (Docs/Slides/Forms)

●WORD

●PPT

Full Contents:

Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms

Reading Passage 1: Animal and Plant Needs and the Environment

Reading Passage 2: Environments, Ecosystems, and Organisms

Reading Passage 3: Instincts, Behavior, and Survival

Reading Passage 4: Plant and Animal Cells

*Reading Passage 5: Plant Structure, Function, and Survival

Reading Passage 6: Animals, Plants, and Energy

Reading Passage 7: Animal Needs and Animal Behavior

Reading Passage 8: The Five Senses and Survival

*free download in the preview

Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms

Reading Passage 1: The Life Cycle of Plants

Reading Passage 2: The Life Cycle of Animals

Reading Passage 3: Heredity

Part 3 - Organisms & Environments

Reading Passage 1: Food Chains and Food Webs

Reading Passage 2: Organisms Change Environments

Reading Passage 3: People Change Environments

BONUS: 1 Physical Science Lesson: Observable Physical Properties of Objects & Materials

Related supplementary questions can be found here.

Also includes Easel activities:

There are self grading MCQS and self grading drag and drop activities throughout. Other questions will include fillable boxes for the student to input answers, however, these will need to be checked by the teacher.

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