Reading Test Grade 3-6 Online Set 5

Steve Jobs: Innovating the Future

1. Pre-Reading Questions (Activate Prior Knowledge)

These questions help students think about the topic of the story before reading.

• What do you know about Apple or iPhones?
• Who do you think invents technology like phones and computers?
• Why do you think creativity is important for inventors?

Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in the United States. He co-founded Apple Inc., one of the most innovative companies in the world. Jobs was known for his creativity and vision. He helped develop the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer, which have changed how people use technology.

As a young man, Jobs was very curious and passionate about electronics. He believed in following his heart and never giving up, even when things were difficult. Although Jobs faced failures, he always tried again. He once said, “Stay hungry, stay foolish,” meaning we should always stay curious and not be afraid to try new things.

Moral: Believe in your ideas and never be afraid to fail.

2. True or False (Post-Reading Comprehension)

These questions assess the learner’s understanding of specific details from the story.

1.  Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in the United States.
2.  Steve Jobs helped develop the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer.
3.  Steve Jobs believed that people should stop trying if they fail.
4.  Steve Jobs said, “Stay curious, stay calm.”

3. Short Answer

These questions focus on Steve Jobs’ actions, qualities, and beliefs.

1. Who co-founded Apple Inc.?
2. What were some of the inventions Jobs helped develop?
3. When was Steve Jobs born?
4. How did Jobs feel about failure?
5. Why did Jobs say, “Stay hungry, stay foolish”?

4. Fill-in-the-Blank

These questions reinforce comprehension by having students recall information from the text.

1. Steve Jobs was born in ________ in 1955. (the United States)
2. He co-founded ________, one of the most innovative companies in the world. (Apple Inc.)
3. Jobs helped develop the iPhone, iPad, and ________. (Mac computer)
4. Jobs believed in following his ________ and never giving up. (heart)
5. Jobs once said, “Stay ________, stay foolish.” (hungry)

5. Inference-Based Questions (What, Where, How, Why)

These questions encourage learners to think deeper and infer information based on the story.

1. What do you think made Steve Jobs so successful in creating new technology?
2. Where do you think Steve Jobs got his inspiration to create products like the iPhone?
3. How do you think Steve Jobs handled failure in his life?
4. Why is Steve Jobs’ quote, “Stay hungry, stay foolish,” important for inventors or creators?
5. What can we learn from Steve Jobs about following our dreams?