4th Grade Reading Comp. Task Cards 1

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What makes sound louder?

Back

Sound can be made louder by using tools like a megaphone or by using instruments that amplify sound, such as wind and string instruments.

Front

Why did the youngest brother succeed?

Back

The youngest brother succeeded because he shared his food with the little gray man, which led to him being rewarded with a golden goose.

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a type of energy that is created by the vibration of substances.

Front

How does sound travel?

Back

Sound travels through vibrations.

Front

What is a megaphone?

Back

A megaphone is a device that makes a person's voice louder and helps it travel further.

Front

What happens when you clap your hands?

Back

Clapping your hands creates vibrations that produce sound.

Front

What are wind instruments?

Back

Wind instruments are musical instruments that produce sound by the vibration of air, often using a tube.

Front

What are string instruments?

Back

String instruments are musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating strings, often using a hollow shape to amplify the sound.

Front

What is the importance of sharing in the story?

Back

Sharing is important in the story because it leads to rewards and success, as shown by the youngest brother.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, and sound is a type of energy.