Push Ups Health and Fitness Reading Worksheet – 4th Grade Practice

Looking for simple, effective fitness practice for fourth grade? The Push Ups Health and Fitness Reading Comprehension Worksheet is a ready-to-print reading resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their fitness skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try fitness on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 3-page printable worksheet

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: Short, student-friendly directions sit at the top of the page, followed by practice items that move from simple to more challenging.

Grade level: Designed for fourth grade students. It also works well for third grade and fifth grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Assign it after a mini-lesson, use it in a small group, send it home as homework, keep it in your sub folder, or use it as a quick formative check.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a fitness lesson to see who needs more support.

Skills covered: Fitness, Fitness and Exercise, Health and Nutrition, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.4.1, RI.4.2.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 5 (3 worksheet pages, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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