Chemistry & Materials Science: Reading Comprehension Passages (PDF)
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Chemistry and Materials Science: Reading Comprehension Passages (PDF)
This very engaging collection of physical science reading passages about chemistry and material science is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too!
What Is Included?
There are - (3) - informational passages:
Salt: Tiny Crystals, Big Effects
The Hidden Science of Clothing
Fingerprints: Patterns That Solve Crimes
Student Tasks for Each Passage:
5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence
5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions
5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts
1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately
Full answer key for every section
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Reading Passage Links:
Astronomy & Space Science
Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains
Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes
Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica
Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater
Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems
Bioluminescence & Insects
Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex
Human Body and Senses
Health & Applied Bioscience
Waves, Light, & Imaging
Electricity & Energy
Motion & Materials
Chemistry and Materials Science
Product Details
Length: 13 pages total
Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review
Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans
Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning
Why Teachers Choose This Set
Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice
Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines
Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying
Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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