Rock Cycle Passages

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Rock cycle reading comprehension activities on Wayground provide students with engaging text-based materials that explore the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and transformation. These carefully crafted reading passages guide learners through the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—while developing essential critical thinking skills through targeted comprehension questions. Students encounter authentic scientific texts that describe geological processes like weathering, erosion, heat, and pressure, allowing them to build both subject knowledge and reading proficiency simultaneously. The accompanying text-based questions challenge students to analyze cause-and-effect relationships, make inferences about geological time scales, and synthesize information about how rocks change from one type to another through natural Earth processes. Wayground supports science educators with millions of teacher-created reading comprehension resources specifically designed to make complex geological concepts accessible and engaging. The platform's robust search and filtering capabilities enable teachers to quickly locate rock cycle materials aligned with specific science standards and appropriate reading levels for their students. Customization tools allow educators to modify passages and questions to meet diverse learning needs, supporting both struggling readers who need additional scaffolding and advanced students ready for enrichment challenges. The flexible digital delivery system facilitates seamless integration into lesson planning, whether teachers need resources for whole-class instruction, small group work, or individual practice, while built-in analytics help educators identify students who may need additional support or extension activities to master both the scientific content and reading comprehension skills.