4th Grade Reading Comprehension
29 passages for ages 9–10, with questions and answer keys. Read online or print.
📚 Stories, letters & diaries (literature)
Personal storySeven Days, Zero ScreensA personal story about a girl who took part in a class challenge of a week without screens, and what she discovered along the way.202 words · 9 questions · RL.4.1StoryThe Recipe BookA story about Holly, who finds her grandmother's recipe notebook and discovers much more than recipes in it.202 words · 8 questions · RL.4.1StoryThe Sound of the SeaA story about Maya, who gets lost in the alleys of old Akko on a class trip and finds her way thanks to the guide's advice.227 words · 9 questions · RL.4.1DiaryMy First Week on the DrumsA diary of Maya's first week of drum lessons: the difficulty, the wish to give up and the moment the beat finally worked.218 words · 9 questions · RL.4.1StoryTwo Ideas, One RobotA story about Nora and Sophie, who built a robot together for a competition, argued three days before it and discovered that each of them was partly right.218 words · 9 questions · RL.4.1Book reviewThe Clock in the Attic — A Book ReviewA book review by Tyler about a novel in which Maya finds an old clock and travels back a hundred years: what she liked, what she liked less and who she recommends it to.224 words · 9 questions · RL.4.1Personal storyMy Four-Legged BusinessA personal story about a teenage girl who started a small business walking dogs in her neighborhood.239 words · 9 questions · RL.4.1
🔎 Informational texts
Fact textFrom Bitter Drink to Sweet BarA fact text about the history of chocolate, from the bitter drink of the Maya and Aztecs to the first chocolate bar.205 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1News reportGirl Finds 2,000-Year-Old Coin on Family HikeA news report about a girl who found a coin from the time of the Great Revolt on a family hike and gave it to the Antiquities Authority.201 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Opinion articleWhy I Like Wearing the Same Shirt Every DayAn opinion article by a student who supports the school shirt and explains her reasons.198 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textFrom Running Machine to Racing BikeAn informative text about the history of the bicycle, from the early running machine with no pedals to the modern bike.189 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1InterviewThinking Five Moves AheadAn interview with Mia, a 14-year-old who plays in chess tournaments, about how she started, how she deals with losing and what chess taught her.207 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Opinion articleGive Us a Longer Break!An opinion article by a student who asks for a longer long break, with her arguments, a counter-argument and a practical suggestion.199 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textDrop by DropA fact text about drip irrigation, an idea developed in Israel: how it began, how it works and how it helps farmers save water.216 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Opinion articleLet Our Weekends Be FreeAn opinion article by a student who wants schools to stop giving weekend homework, with her arguments, the opposing view and her suggestion.195 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1InterviewOne Hour a WeekAn interview with Jonathan, a 15-year-old who visits elderly neighbors living alone every week: how he started, what he does and what he learned.221 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textThe Mystery of the YawnA fact text about yawning: the explanations scientists have suggested, which one is probably wrong, why yawns are contagious, and why scientists are still not sure.198 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1News reportStudents Clean Beach — and Learn a LessonA news report about eighth graders from Santa Monica who cleaned a beach, recorded every item they collected and found out what really pollutes the shore.209 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textFrom Sand to GlassA fact text about how sand becomes glass: heating, shaping, cooling and recycling.216 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textA Day on the Space StationA fact text about life on the space station: sleeping, working, eating, exercising and the view from the window.225 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1AdvertisementA New Cycling Path in TownA city notice about the opening of a new cycling path in the park: who it is for, the safety rules and who will help new riders.201 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textDogs with a JobA fact text about assistance dogs, including guide dogs, hearing dogs and dogs for people in wheelchairs, how they are trained and how to behave around them.212 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Opinion articleLeave the Phone at HomeAn opinion article by a student who was first angry about the ban on phones during the school trip and then changed her mind.198 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textThe Pencil That Has No LeadA fact text about the history of the pencil, from the discovery of graphite in England to the eraser on the end, and why there is no lead in it at all.213 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Fact textHow Lighthouses WorkA fact text about lighthouses, how they work and how sailors recognize each one.241 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Human-interest articleNever Too Old to LearnA human-interest article about a 78-year-old grandmother who learned to use a smartphone with her grandson's help.231 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1ReviewA Day at the Science MuseumA student's review of a class visit to a science museum, with what was great and what was not.245 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1Opinion articleLet Teenagers Sleep!A student's opinion article about why sleep is important for teenagers and what can be done to get more of it.245 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1News reportLost Violin Finds Its Way HomeA news-style report about a violin left at the central bus station and returned to its owner thanks to honest workers.240 words · 9 questions · RI.4.1