Why Though?! Weird Science Reading Passages (Grades 3–5)

Reading passages · Grades 3–5 · PDF, 28 pages · $5

Kids already wonder why farts stink and why they cannot tickle themselves, so let them read about it! Each of these 12 original passages answers a weird, gross or funny question with real science in five numbered paragraphs.

Every passage has black-and-white line-art illustrations and a "Show What You Know" page with three vocabulary words, four multiple-choice questions on main idea, vocabulary, text structure and author's purpose, and a short-answer question that asks for evidence.

Topics: hiccups, farts, tickling, onions, yawns, wrinkly fingers, brain freeze, goosebumps, stomach growls, sneezes, stinky feet and boogers. Answer keys included.

What's included

• 12 original informational passages (about 450–520 words)
• Line-art illustrations on every passage
• 12 comprehension pages with vocabulary, multiple choice and short answer
• Text structure and author's purpose questions
• Teacher guide
• Answer keys with sample short answers

How teachers use it

• High-interest close reading
• Fun Friday or sub plans
• Reading centers and small groups
• Test prep with engaging texts