Plant Structures & Function Reading Comprehension Passages | 4th Grade NGSS Science Reading

Looking for a **4th grade** reading resource that blends science content with high-quality literacy instruction? **Reading Through Science™: Plant Structures & Function** is exactly what you need!

Reading Through Science™ gives you **no-prep-needed** science-based reading lessons and activities that **save you time**! All nonfiction and fiction texts are **professionally written** and engaging for young readers. Plus, you’ll get research-based **teaching strategies** built right into every activity.

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### What’s Included in This Resource:
– **4 professionally written passages** (3 nonfiction, 1 fiction)
– All texts are built around the **4th Grade NGSS** science topic: **Plant Structures & Function**
– **12 reading activities** (3 for every passage)
– **4 reading comprehension quizzes** (1 per passage)
– **Teacher notes/directions** included on every activity!
– **Answer keys for everything!**
– A **digital version** is included!

### About the Digital Version:
– **All activities** are ready to go in Google Slides™
– Assign in seconds using any learning platform
– **All quizzes** use Google Forms™ for automatic grading

### Passages Included:
1. **Parts of a Plant** (nonfiction) — roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit
2. **How Plants Make Food** (nonfiction) — photosynthesis, chlorophyll, and stomata
3. **Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds** (nonfiction) — pollination, pollinators, and seed dispersal
4. **Mia’s Garden Mystery** (fiction) — a story about diagnosing a wilting plant using knowledge of plant parts

### Reading Skills Covered:
– Context Clues
– Text Annotation
– Questioning & Answering Questions
– Text Evidence
– Cause & Effect
– Text Features
– Making Inferences
– Main Idea
– Point of View
– Character Analysis

### Reading Through Science™ is perfect for:
– Guided reading lessons
– Whole class instruction
– Independent practice
– Literacy centers
– Digital days
– Sub plans
– Weekly homework

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