Making Good Choices Reading Comprehension Passages — Grade 4
Knowing the right thing and doing it are two different skills.
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About this resource
Knowing the right thing and doing it are two different skills. These making good choices reading comprehension passages help Grade 4 readers bridge the gap in ten texts at F&P levels Q–S, in moments as small as a board game and as big as who to sit with at lunch. The set develops integrity under Responsible Decision-Making, a CASEL competency.
What students practice
- Noticing what makes a choice harder
- Choosing integrity in small moments
- Following through on responsibilities
- Making a fair choice inside a group
- Moving from “oops” to ownership
What’s inside
- 10 passages at F&P levels Q–S, from compare-and-contrast and a science text to a first-person reflection
- 5 multiple-choice questions per passage
- 2 open-ended questions per passage for written answers or discussion
- Answer key for all 50 multiple-choice questions
- 34 pages, including an overview of the passages with F&P level, text type and SEL focus
A look inside
- The Extra Turn Temptation: narrative nonfiction about integrity in a small, tempting choice.
- Meet Jamal: The Re-Thinker: a student feature on reflective thinking and peer awareness.
- Why Octopuses Hide Before They Hunt: a science text that models caution and planning.
- The Shortcut Plan: a passage about academic honesty and its consequences.
- The Lunchtime Dilemma: a problem-solution story about social courage and inclusion.
How to use these making good choices reading passages
- Guided reading groups at levels Q–S
- Partner reading, with the open-ended questions as a talk prompt
- SEL reading comprehension: read “How to Make a Fair Choice in a Group” and talk through its steps
- Independent practice or homework, checked with the answer key
Grade fit
These reading passages with questions are written for Grade 4, with levels rising from Q to S. The texts cover honesty on schoolwork, fairness in groups and inclusion at lunch, topics that matter to fourth graders, and the closing piece on executive function stretches strong readers.
Digital version
With the interactive digital version, you share one link and students read each passage and answer the questions on any device, with no student logins. At the end they download an answer sheet to hand in.
Pairs well with
To move from reading about making good choices to practicing it, add Making Good Choices What Would You Do? Cards or Making Good Choices Role Play Scenarios.
Questions teachers ask
Which reading levels does the Grade 4 making good choices set cover?
The ten passages run from F&P level Q to S. Text types include narrative nonfiction, how-to, compare & contrast, student profile.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. The key covers all 50 multiple-choice questions in the Grade 4 making good choices set. The open-ended questions have no fixed answer.
Can students read the making good choices passages on a device?
Yes, through the digital version. You share one link and students open it on any device without logging in.
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