Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - The Perfect Planet FREE

The Perfect Planet Differentiated Close Reading Passage, Text-Dependent Questions & More

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I created this resource to help students read complex texts independently and for a specific purpose. I’ve researched several strategies for close reading and have developed a process that will make your teaching more effective, and help your students develop skills to read for deeper meaning.

This resource contains everything you will need to implement close reading in your classroom! I’ve included THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF THE PASSAGE for you to easily differentiate in your classroom! There are also text-dependent questions and a writing prompt for your students to cite evidence from the text.

In addition, with all of the cross-curricular themes included in the passages, you can also use this pack during science, to study planets, space, and more!

Included in this resource:

One Leveled Passage:

Included in this resource is one planet-themed reading passages. The passage contains text features that your students must analyze. There are three levels of the passage so you can easily differentiate with your students. The levels are based on word count and Lexile levels which can be found in the top left corner of each passage.

•The Perfect Planet – Lexile: 960L

•The Perfect Planet – Lexile: 780L

•The Perfect Planet – Lexile: 660L

Understanding the Standards Teacher Guide

This printable helps teachers understand the purpose of each reading, and how each reading ties into specific Common Core Anchor Standards. I've outlined what each student should focus on, and the learning targets for each reading.

Printable Implementation Guide

This printable gives step-by-step instructions for implementing close reading in your classroom. It can be used as your own personal reference and/or can be handed out to students prior to the first read. I've also included this printable with a spring theme.

Printable Annotation Guides (Mark Up the Text)

These printable annotation guides help students quickly annotate or mark up the text using symbols. I’ve included two different levels of this resource.

Printable Close Reader Poster

This poster is a visual reminder to help students understand their role as a close reader.

Text-Dependent Questions and Writing Prompts

The passage includes text-dependent questions for each of the three themes or categories in the Common Core Anchor Standards (Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas). The passage also includes one writing prompt that is to be completed after the third read. This writing prompt requires students to synthesize or make connections by combining their thinking and knowledge with evidence from the text. Answer keys are included.

Graphic Organizers

In addition to the text-dependent questions, I've also included the following graphic organizers:

•Key Ideas and Details Graphic Organizer (with and without lines)

•Main Idea Graphic Organizer (with and without lines)

•Vocabulary Graphic Organizer (with and without lines)

Standards Addressed:

RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.8, RI.9, RI.10

Perfect for grades 3 through 6!

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