Guided Reading - Science & Technology - 6 Comprehension Passages by Lexile Level

Includes American English and Canadian English versions. Explore a collection of guided reading passages by Lexile level for middle and high school students. These comprehension articles explore fascinating innovations in science and technology and assess students’ comprehension with multiple-choice questions. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!

Included with this Guided and Leveled Reading Activity Bundle:

✏️ 6 Guided and Leveled Reading Passages - Lexile Range 855-1440  

• Explore the revolutionized pollination of robotic bees
• Discover the amazing sea creature, Praya dubia 
• Learn about the biodiesel revolution of London's fatberg
• Discover the secret language of plants
• Learn about the hidden physics of Eiffel Tower
• Explore the resurrected voice of an ancient Egyptian mummy

✏️ Articles include both American and Canadian English versions

✏️ Multiple-Choice Questions

• Reading Comprehension Questions - Digital & Print
• Grammar and Composition Exercises - Digital & Print
• Vocabulary Challenges - Digital & Print
• Word-Study Tasks - Digital & Print

✏️ Answer Keys

✏️ Teacher Instructions for using these resources

How to use this Guided and Leveled Reading Bundle:

This bundle explores six guided and leveled reading passages for teenagers. Students will learn about the world of science and technology by investigating a wide array of scientific disciplines, technological advancements, and innovations.

For each article, students will participate in guided and leveled reading activities. Students will be prompted to respond to multiple-choice questions. These activities include:

✍️ comprehension questions

✍️ grammar and composition exercises

✍️ vocabulary challenges

✍️ and word-study tasks

These activities are suitable for remediation, bell work, and student conferencing to practice reading with material that matches students’ comprehension levels.

To consolidate these activities, answer keys have also been provided.

Passages Included with these Leveled Reading Activities:

1. “Buzzing Botanics: Robotic Bees Revolutionize Pollination” - Lexile Range 855 to 1165

Explore the revolutionized pollination of Robo-Bees while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about miniature robotic pollinators and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.

This passage introduces students to the innovative role of Robo-Bees. Students will learn about the importance of technological advancements in addressing environmental challenges.

2. “The Amazing Praya Dubia: A Sea Creature Like No Other” - Lexile Range 925 to 1235

Discover the amazing sea creature, Praya dubia while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about a fascinating giant siphonophore living in the depths of the ocean and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.

This passage introduces students to the unique structure and adaptation of Praya dubia. Students will learn about the importance of biodiversity, and the necessity of exploring and preserving diverse ecosystems for future generations.

3. “From Sewer Horror to Green Glory: The Biodiesel Revolution of London's Fatberg” - Lexile Range 985 to 1295

Learn about the biodiesel revolution of London's fatberg while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about the discovery and transformation of a fatberg in a sewer system and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.

This passage introduces students to the scientific innovation and repurposing of waste into biodiesel for sustainable energy. Students will learn the potential of turning challenges into opportunities.

4. “Plants' Secret Language: Nature's Silent Communicators” - Lexile Range 1040 to 1350

Discover the secret language of plants while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about the fascinating communication abilities of plants and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.

This passage introduces students to a complex network through which plants exchange vital information, alerting each other to potential dangers and prompting defensive responses. Students will learn about the significance of preserving biodiversity and natural habitats.

5. “Eiffel's Summer Stretch: The Hidden Physics of the Iconic Landmark” - Lexile Range 1085 to 1400

Learn about the hidden physics of Eiffel Tower while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about the subtle phenomenon of thermal expansion exhibited by the tower during warm summer days. and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.

This passage introduces students to the delicate dance between scientific principles and architectural marvels of the Eiffel Tower. Students will learn the appreciation for how even the smallest scientific phenomena can impact iconic landmarks and the design of structures in our everyday world.

6. “Mummies Speak: The Extraordinary Resurrection of Nesyamun's Voice” - Lexile Range 1130 to 1440

Explore the resurrected voice of Nesyamun while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about the remarkable revival of the voice of an ancient Egyptian priest and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.

This passage introduces students to the intersection of historical inquiry and modern technology, showcasing how scientists recreated the voice of Nesyamun. Students will learn about how curiosity, innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches can unveil hidden aspects of the past.

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