Light and Sound Wave Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Build your students’ understanding of light and sound waves with this engaging Year 5 reading comprehension worksheet pack. This Light and Sound Wave Reading Comprehension Worksheet pack features a two-page informational passage that explains how light and sound behave as forms of energy.

In this Light and Sound Wave Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pack, students will explore key concepts, including how light travels, how sound waves move through different materials, and how these forms of energy are experienced in everyday life. 

Discover What Happens Inside a Thunderstorm

Take learning a step further by connecting wave energy to a powerful natural event… a thunderstorm. Students will discover:

• How lightning produces light energy
• How sound waves create thunder
• Why we see lightning before we hear thunder
• How energy behaves and travels during storms

This real-world context helps students better understand how light and sound waves interact and reinforces important scientific concepts in an engaging way.

Download This Year 5 Reading Comprehension Passage

This printable Year 5 Reading Comprehension Passage includes everything you need for a complete lesson or review activity:

• A 2-page reading passage on light and sound waves
• A 10-question multiple-choice quiz to assess understanding
• A complete answer key for easy grading

This resource is available in both PDF and editable Google Slides format.  To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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