Mechanical Energy Close Read Worksheet – Forms of Energy Reading Comprehension
Original price was: $4.25.$3.25Current price is: $3.25.
Looking for a way to bring scienceĀ into your literacy block while you teach mechanical energy? Students will do a close read about mechanical energy, answer 10 multiple choice questions, then use graphic organizers to show what they’ve learned.
Hi, I'm Chloe! I taught 3rd–5th grade math for 11 years, and every resource in this shop was built for real classrooms: low prep, high engagement, and a whole lot of sneaky learning.
Looking for a way to bring scienceĀ into your literacy block while you teach mechanical energy? Students will do a close read about mechanical energy, answer 10 multiple choice questions, then use graphic organizers to show what they’ve learned.
This science reading comprehension passage, questions, and graphic organizers are the perfect way to connect science and literacy. This passage is a high-interest, non-fiction passage and is a great way to teach all about mechanical energy. Students will read about science while practicing reading skills, too!
Students can read the passage during science and/or reading time! Read as a scientist to learn about mechanical energy or as a reader to practice reading skills!
Click here to see this resource in action!
Mechanical Non-Fiction Text and Activities Includes:
- Non-Fiction Text on Mechanical Energy
- 10 Multiple Choice Questions with Answer Key
- Teacher Tips
- Questions to Ask Students
- Close Reading Steps on a Bookmark
Version with “Annotate the Text” and Version with “Mark the Text”
- How to Mark the Text Bookmark
- How to Annotate the Text Bookmark
- 7 Graphic Organizers:
1. Main Ideas with Text Evidence
2. Ideas with Text Evidence
3. Central Ideas with Details
4. Main Idea with Details, Main Idea, Details, Conclusion
5. KWL
6. Overview: Topic, Author’s Purpose, Key Vocabulary, Most Important Thing,
I wonder, Important Facts, Illustration
7. Context Clues (3 versions: 3 words, 4 words, 5 words)
Spark a love of science with this high-interest, science-based reading passage.Ā A great way to meet multiple standards with one activity.
Ideas for Use:
- Whole Group Instruction
- Partner Practice
- Guided Reading Groups
- Substitute Plans
- Send Home to Practice
- ELA Work Stations or Centers
- Assessment
Close Reading:Ā A reading strategy that is used to comprehend and analyze a text closely. Students will typically read the text at least twice for comprehension, details, analysis, and deep questioning of the textās purpose and meaning.
Steps for Close Reading:
- Read the Text
- Mark Up the Text or Annotate the Text
- Read the Text Again
- Define Unknown Words
- Read the Text Again
- Respond to Reading
Copyright Ā© Chloe Campbell
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
3 reviews for Mechanical Energy Close Read Worksheet – Forms of Energy Reading Comprehension
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.












Hills school D. –
It is a helpful resource for activities and practices worksheets my students loved it I do recommend it.
(Originally posted on Teachers Pay Teachers)
Amber L. –
The questions that follow the passages really make students think. I am always glad to be able to help out the ELA teacher with test taking skills, and this set of passages does help with that! Thank you!
(Originally posted on Teachers Pay Teachers)
Zoe G. –
Great passage to supplement Energy in 4th grade. This is a hard concept and these reading passages really help the students understand the skills.
(Originally posted on Teachers Pay Teachers)