Inventors and Inventions – Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages for Grades 3–5
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Inventors and Inventions – Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages for Grades 3–5

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Description

This printable resource invites students to explore how great ideas and brilliant inventors have shaped the modern world. Designed for upper elementary learners, this nonfiction reading pack features five engaging passages about major inventors and their world-changing inventions. Each worksheet is paired with comprehension questions, writing prompts, vocabulary in context, and discussion ideas.

Ideal for classroom use, tutoring, or independent reading activities, these high-interest passages connect ELA with science, technology, and global history.

What’s Included

  • 5 nonfiction reading passages (230–270 words each)

  • 3 multiple choice questions per passage

  • 2 written response questions with lined writing space

  • 3 vocabulary words with definitions

  • 1 discussion prompt per worksheet

  • Complete answer key with sample written responses

  • Printable in black-and-white for easy use in any classroom setting

Topics Covered

  1. Thomas Edison and the Light That Lasted – The story of how electric light became part of daily life

  2. Alexander Graham Bell’s First Call – An accidental spill leads to the invention of the telephone

  3. The Wright Brothers Take Flight – Two bicycle shop owners bring flight to the world

  4. Marie Curie: A Science Pioneer – The first woman to win two Nobel Prizes in science

  5. How the Printing Press Changed the World – Gutenberg’s invention makes books and ideas widely accessible

Academic Benefits

  • Strengthens nonfiction reading comprehension

  • Develops critical thinking and inference skills

  • Encourages text-based written responses

  • Integrates STEM and history into literacy instruction

  • Expands vocabulary in meaningful context

  • Supports close reading strategies

Grade Level

Targeted for Grades 3–5, suitable for differentiated classrooms, small groups, or reading enrichment

Standards Alignment

This resource supports the following Common Core Standards:
RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.7
W.3.1, W.3.2

Conclusion

With this reading comprehension set, students will not only learn about famous inventors—they’ll also build the literacy skills to analyze how invention and innovation continue to shape the world today. These printable worksheets are perfect for cross-curricular instruction and close reading practice in Grades 3–5.

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