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Looking for reading passages? You've come to the right place! In addition to differentiated texts, genre sets, and activities, you'll also find a few complete novels here. Everything's been adapted or written especially for kids in third, fourth, or fifth grade.

Mystery Stories - 5 Reading Passages and Inference Detective Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Unleash the detective in every student! Eight inference activities and five two-page mystery stories build close reading and critical thinking skills in third, fourth, or fifth grade. The passages are ideal for your genre study or as stand-alone

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RF.3.4a, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a

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Compare & Contrast 2 Stories - 10 Paired Passages - 4th & 5th Grade Folktales

By Brenda Kovich

Compare and contrast literature with ten paired passages. This set emphasizes identification and use of story elements to construct responses. Students read two folktales, organize elements in tables, transfer them to Venn diagrams, and explain in

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Scary Short Stories - Headless Horseman Halloween Reading Passages & Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Captivate your class with four scary stories of the headless horseman and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Kids compare short folktales and explore related media – art, advertising, and video. These reading activities are perfect for Halloween – or

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.4.7, RL.4.9, RL.5.7, RL.5.9, RL.6.7, RL.6.9

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Identifying Theme with Short Stories: 12 Reading Passages - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Twelve short reading passages give kids plenty of practice identifying theme. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students respond with connected details, story arcs, quick response, or multiple choice. Open the preview to take a closer look.Twelve fables

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2

$5.00

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32 Greek Mythology Characters Stories - Printable & eBook Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

This set of 32 one-page reading passages introduces characters from Greek myths. Specially written for students in third, fourth, or fifth grade, the stories serve as a great introduction to mythology. Open the preview to take a closer look.Passages

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Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities

$8.50

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Identify Folktales Reading Passages: Myth, Legend, Fairy Tale, Fable, Tall Tale

By Brenda Kovich

Can your students identify folktales? After an introduction to five types of folklore, kids read one-page passages, identify the genre (myth, legend, fairy tale, fable, tall tale), and provide text evidence.Open the preview to take a closer look.A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Aesop's Fables Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions: 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Ten timeless fables by Aesop are accompanied by comprehension questions. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students infer, find word meaning, describe story elements, find the moral, and more. Stories have been adapted for upper elementary reading. You

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3...

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Reading Mystery Short Stories - Detective Passages for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Add five short detective stories to your genre study. As assignments or centers, these two-page passages reinforce elements and structures of mysteries, provide great reading material for your unit, and improve critical thinking! Additionally, they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$6.00

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5 Point of View Reading Passages & Worksheets - First & Third Person Perspective

By Brenda Kovich

These worksheets provide powerful point of view practice! Reach you teach with differentiated reading passages and a variety of activities. Students identify first or third person perspective and provide evidence from the text. As a bonus, have kids

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.6

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Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Worksheets – Reading Passages & Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Engage your students with high-interest informational texts! Five multi-paragraph reading passages provide practice in summarizing. Corresponding worksheets include simple graphic organizers and room to write. Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$5.00

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Ghost Story & Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Mesmerize your students with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Six related activities explore the famous ghost story in literature, art, movies, and advertising. They'll captivate your class on Halloween - or anytime! Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.7, RL.5.7, RL.6.7, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, W.6.1, W.6.3

$4.00

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Sun and Moon Passages & Questions - Nonfiction Reading About Our Place in Space

By Brenda Kovich

Add some nonfiction reading passages to your astronomy unit. Nine full-page informational texts provide facts about the Sun and Moon, solar and lunar eclipses, phases, as well as their sizes and positions relative to Earth. Questions and answers

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.5.2, W.6.2

$4.00

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Animal Structure and Function Project - Bird Reading Passages 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade explore animal structures and their functions with 31 short nonfiction reading passages featuring bird adaptations (included as a printable PDF and digital website). Students show what they know with questions and

Subjects:

Biology, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.7, RI.4.7, RI.5.7, W.3.7, W.3.8, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.7, W.5.8

$6.00

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12 Aesop's Fables Stories - Printable, Digital & eBook - Short One-Page Passages

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for Aesop’s fables written in modern, age-appropriate language? These one-page stories are perfect for upper elementary reading. Passages come in three formats: printable, digital, and eBook. Open the preview to take a closer look at the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (17.52 MB)

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5 Historical Fiction Short Stories – American History Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for short historical fiction stories? Five two-page original passages, each based on events in American history, were written especially for fourth and fifth grade students. You can use the short narratives for reading comprehension, social

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$6.00

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Making Inferences Reading Passages, Worksheets & Activities 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach kids to make inferences with text evidence. Begin with three read-aloud passages. Then let your little detectives work on inferencing skills with five worksheets. You can use these activities as a part of your mystery genre study – or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (26.93 MB)

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Summarizing Fiction Reading Passages, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers & Rubrics

By Brenda Kovich

Get results with this summarizing practice pack. It includes five reading passages, graphic organizers, worksheets, rubrics, and more. Links to three short videos help kids (and their teacher) understand how to use the story arc to summarize fiction

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (28.21 MB)

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Fairy Tale Reading Passages: Comparing Elements of Multicultural Literature

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a great introduction to elements of a fairy tale? Four age-appropriate multicultural reading passages engage third and fourth grade readers. They analyze the stories, discuss, summarize, compare and contrast. Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$5.00

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Cinderella Stories - Five Reading Passages in Printable and eBook Formats

By Brenda Kovich

Do you need Cinderella stories for your unit? These reading passages are available as printable PDFs and a paperless eBook. Older students* will enjoy four timeless folktales from around the world and one original parody. What's

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (21.29 MB)

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The Wind in the Willows Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions

By Brenda Kovich

Six differentiated texts provide powerful practice in answering comprehension questions. Together, the fiction reading passages tell the entire first chapter of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. First, students find evidence in the text.

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (40.25 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community