Simple Machines Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Worksheet 3rd - 5th

Make science reading fun and easy with these Simple Machines Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions!
This engaging, no-prep printable resource includes 5 short informational passages that teach students about levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges, and more. Each passage is followed by 5 comprehension questions to help students practice reading for details, identifying main ideas, and using text evidence.
Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms, reading centers, early finishers, or homework!
What’s Included:
5 nonfiction reading passages about simple machines
What Are Simple Machines?
The Lever
The Pulley
The Inclined Plane
The Screw and the Wedge
25 comprehension questions (5 per passage) Complete answer key for easy grading Black-and-white, printer-friendly format
Skills Covered:
Reading comprehension
Science vocabulary
Main idea and supporting details
Critical thinking and inference
Great For:
Science and reading integration
Sub plans or small-group instruction
Test prep review
Homework or independent work