Week 25 Reading Comprehension (C-25). A passage and comprehension questions about using estimation on math problems Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.
Evaluating in Math
Week 3 Reading Comprehension (C-3). A reading passage and questions about the meaning of “Evaluate” when it is used in mathematics. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.
Extending Patterns
Week 30 Reading Comprehension (B-30). Reading segment and questions about different types and uses of patterns. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.
Find the Cause and Effect
An important part of learning is knowing the difference between cause and effect. You also need to know how they relate to each other. Print out this free worksheet for students to practice recognizing the cause and effect in each example.
Find the Main Idea: The Jungle Book
Students read a passage from Rudyard Kipling’s book, The Jungle Book, and write the main idea in the large oval and two supporting ideas in the small, linked ovals.
Find the Main Idea: The Meerkat
Students read about the fascinating Meerkat and write down the main idea and supporting ideas.
First American Woman in Space: Sally Ride
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. Read about her journey and answer the questions following the article.
Food is Our Fuel
Week 13 Reading Comprehension (B-13). Reading comprehension passage about the energy food provides. Cross-Curricular Focus: Life Science.
Forms of Matter
Week 1 Reading Comprehension (C-1). A reading passage and comprehension questions about the different forms of matter. Cross-Curricular Focus: Physical Science.
Fractions as Parts of a Whole
Week 21 Reading Comprehension (B-21). A passage and questions about fractions. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.
Galileo and His Telescope
Week 19 Reading Comprehension (C-19). A story about the origins of Galileo’s telescope Cross-Curricular Focus: Physical Science.
Geometric Shape Names
Week 15 Reading Comprehension (C-15). A reading passage and questions about how geometric shape names use number prefixes. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.
Habitat Destruction
Week 12 Reading Comprehension (C-12). A short passage about human impact on plants and animals. Cross-Curricular Focus: Life Science.
Have You Got the Time?
Week 24 Reading Comprehension (B-24). A brief passage and questions about the different divisions of time. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.
How Things Move
Week 3 Reading Comprehension (B-3). A comprehension passage about motion and measuring changes in position. Cross-Curricular Focus: Physical Science.
In danger of Extinction
Week 14 Reading Comprehension (C-14). A passage about the Koala and how it faces possible extinction. Cross-Curricular Focus: Life Science.
Kinds of Angles
Week 18 Reading Comprehension (C-18). A description and comprehension questions about the different types of angles. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.
Limited Resources
Week 6 Reading Comprehension (B-6). A passage about earth’s limited natural resources. Cross-Curricular Focus: History / Social Sciences.
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
Week 34 Reading Comprehension (B-34). A brief passage about the elements of becoming good at language. Cross-Curricular Focus: Thinking Skills.
Location, Location, Location
Week 29 Reading Comprehension (C-29). A brief passage about a location’s resources, climate and terrain affect livability. Cross-Curricular Focus: History / Social Sciences.