📖 Reading Passage: Inside a Cell

Dyslexia-Friendly Tip: Use a ruler to follow each line as you read.

All living things are made of tiny parts called cells. Think of cells like the building blocks of life - just like LEGO blocks build a house!

Every cell has important parts that help it work:

Cell Membrane: This is like the cell's skin. It wraps around the cell and controls what goes in and out. Think of it as a security guard at the door!

Nucleus: This is the cell's control center - like the brain! It tells the cell what to do and holds important information called DNA.

Cell Wall: Only plant cells have this extra strong wall around them. It's like armor that keeps the plant cell safe and gives it shape.

Chloroplasts: These are special parts only found in plant cells. They are green and help plants make their own food using sunlight. This is why plants are green!

🎯 I Can Statements:

• I can name the four main parts of a cell

• I can explain what each cell part does

• I can tell the difference between plant and animal cells

✅ Success Criteria:

• I know that all living things are made of cells

• I understand that plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts

• I can describe the job of the nucleus and cell membrane

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activities

All living things are made of tiny parts called __________.

The __________ is like the cell's brain and controls what the cell does.

Plant cells have a __________ that acts like armor to protect them.