Electric Connections

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and science literacy by exploring an informational passage about electric cars. Students make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections, helping them relate new information to personal experiences, other texts, and real-world issues such as climate change, energy use, and technological innovation.

Learning Goals

• Text Connections (Grades 4-6)
  Make meaningful text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections.
• Reading for Understanding
  Deepen comprehension by relating ideas to prior knowledge and experiences.
• Science & Technology Awareness
  Understand how electric vehicles impact transportation, energy use, and the environment.
• Critical Thinking
  Analyze how technology connects to sustainability and future solutions.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to support ELA, science literacy, and social studies standards.
• Structured Connection Prompts
  Guides students clearly through each type of text connection.
• Engaging Real-World Topic
  Encourages interest through modern technology students recognize.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for independent work, discussion, homework, or literacy centers.
• Low-Prep Format
  Easy to print and use in classroom or homeschool settings.

This printable worksheet builds strong skills in making text connections, analyzing informational texts, and applying learning beyond the page. By linking electric cars to personal experiences, other readings, and global issues, students gain deeper understanding of technology’s role in society and environmental solutions. It’s an engaging, effective resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our informational text worksheets collection.