Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle

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My students always struggle with informational/nonfiction reading. I'm so glad I found this resource! It is so easy to navigate and utilize in my small reading groups. I think the different levels are great and my students have found the information interesting!

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These engaging printable differentiated reading comprehension passages and questions sets are the perfect way to integrate Science & Literacy for the entire school year! The 5 science units included are Ocean Animals, Plants, Insects, Biomes, and the Solar System. Within the 5 units are 41 topics (120 reading passages total), and 5 word walls. Perfect for nonfiction reading and guided reading groups! Between introducing vocabulary, reading the passages, and then completing the follow-up activities, each reading passage can take about 1 week. All activities are thoughtfully aligned to the ELA Common Core for Grades 2-5. Please check out the preview for a closer look at exactly what is included!

This is the paper-only version of this resource. You can find the reading passages in paper and digital formats here.

41 Topics Included (120 Reading Passages total)

Ocean Animals (Grade Level Equivalents 1.5-4.5)

• “All About Sharks”

• “All About Whales”

• “All About Dolphins”

• “All About Clownfish”

• “All About Sea Turtles”

• “All About Crabs”

• “All About Octopuses”

• “All About Jellyfish”

• “All About Pufferfish”

Plants (Grade Level Equivalents 2.5-5)

• “What Plants Need”

• “Parts of a Plant”

• “Plant Life Cycle”

• “A Closer Look at Photosynthesis”

• “A Closer Look at Pollination”

• “Types of Plants”

Biomes (Grade Level Equivalents 2.5-5)

• “All About Biomes”

• “All About the Aquatic Biome”

• “All About the Desert Biome”

• “All About the Grassland Biome”

• “All About the Forest Biome”

• “All About the Tundra Biome”

• “Plant Adaptations”

Insects (Grade Level Equivalents 2-5.5)

• “All About Insects”

• “All About Ladybugs”

• “All About Butterflies”

• “All About Bees”

• “All About Ants”

• “All About Fireflies”

• “All About Dragonflies”

• “All About Crickets”

• “All About Grasshoppers”

The Solar System (Grade Level Equivalents 3-5.5)

• "All About Mercury"

• "All About Venus"

• "All About Earth"

• "All About Mars"

• "All About Jupiter"

• "All About Saturn"

• "All About Uranus"

• "All About Neptune"

• “All About the Sun”

• “All About the Moon”

What’s included with the 41 Topics:

While the grade level equivalent varies for the 3 leveled readers of each topic, all vocabulary terms and follow-up are the same. Although follow-up activities with the passages vary, the below activities are consistently included for all of the passages:

• Vocabulary Chart Preview: Filled in with picture & student-friendly definition to preview with students, or as a blank chart for students to generate their own picture and definition.

• Text Features: Either matching captions and headings to the text, or sorting text features and explaining the importance of each.

• Color-Coding: Students find text evidence by color coding the evidence in the text and then writing responses to short answer questions

• Graphic Organizers: These are visual ways for students to show comprehension of each passage while working on their summarizing skills.

• Interactive Graphic Organizers: These are a cut, glue, fold, and write 2-page graphic organizer. They are similar to the graphic organizers above, while allowing students to let their creativity shine.

• Crossword: This is for vocabulary reinforcement after reading the terms in context.

• Venn Diagram: Every 2 passages offer an opportunity for students to practice comparing and contrasting. The only exceptions to this are the plants passages.

• Many more activities vary by topic. Check out the preview to get a visual view of all the activities included for each topic!

5 Word Walls:

All word wall cards include a visual as well as a student friendly definition. Each card prints as a ½ sheet of an 8.5” by 11” paper (2/page). Printing directions are also included for smaller flashcards.

• Ocean/Ocean Animals Word Wall (61 Terms)

• Insects Word Wall (62 Terms)

• Plants Word Wall (50 Terms)

• Biomes Word Wall (54 Terms)

• Solar System Word Wall (53 Terms)

Total Pages

971 pages

Answer Key

N/A

Teaching Duration

1 Year

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