Plants Unit Differentiated Plants Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

These engaging plants reading passages are a must for your plants unit, reading nonfiction texts, or guided reading groups! All plants reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 2.5-5. These printables work great to send home for at home learning or distance learning in both ELA or Science as well. This paper version, along with a digital version Google Slides™ is available here.

Each of the 6 topics come with leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Each reading passage is available at 3 reading levels (except “Parts of a Plant”, which has 2 levels). Please take a peek at the passages in the preview to ensure they are appropriate for your students. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core.

Save 50% off all passages sold individually by purchasing this package, and an even bigger discount in the Plants Bundle! Please check out the preview for a closer look!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Plants Differentiated Reading Passages (6 Topics)

Reading Passages: (3 Levels each)

• “Parts of a Plant” (2 Levels)

• “What Plants Need”

• “Plant Life Cycle”

• “Types of Plants”

• “A Closer Look at: Pollination”

• “A Closer Look at: Photosynthesis”

Student Materials for Each Passage:

• Vocabulary Preview Charts: Included are 2 options with vocabulary terms only or a chart with the image & definition filled-in.

• Finding Text Evidence: Students color code text evidence in the passage and then write a written response in their own words.

• Caption It! Students match images to their captions in a cut and glue activity.

• Graphic Organizer: This is perfect for note-taking and comprehension follow up. The format varies by topic.

• Interactive “Lift the Flap” Book (2 Pages): This book provides students an opportunity to get creative and includes more space to add detail than the graphic organizer.

• Vocabulary Crossword

Also includes:

• Plants Picture Dictionary: This works well as a cumulative writing piece from each topic.

• Blank Copies of Activity Templates: These blank template provide instructional flexibility.

This product is also part of the Science & ELA Integration Bundle, which is enough differentiated reading passages for the entire year!

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