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Close Reading LEVELED Passages "FREEBIE" for Spring CCSS Aligned
This "Spring Season" freebie is a SAMPLE of the activities for one passage from my monthly close reading and text evidence unit for 20 March Themes: St. Patrick's Day, Women's History, Spring Break, Ireland, Shamrocks and Clovers, Biographies & More! Multiple Choice, True or False, Matching added!PDFs &/or Digital Google Slides/classroom.Six Common Core aligned activities are included for this FREEBIE!The full unit is described below. Each unit has:*** Good Old Fashion Table of Content
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2nd - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions
Do your students need practice reading and answering questions for nonfiction text? This free resource contains a nonfiction reading passage and 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. This is a FREE SAMPLE from my Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource. CLICK HERE to see the full resource.Use this product for:•test taking strategies•homework•assessment•explicit information Check out these other great reading comprehension products:Reading Literature and Informational Text Pa
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2nd - 4th
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Text Evidence Reading Passages FREE
Prove your answers! An active reading resource. Students will love color-coding their answers.THREE free nonfiction text passages with (5W) who/what/when/where/why questions. To prove basic comprehension skills, students read a short passage then underline where they found their answers using colored pencils as indicated. Students have room to write their answers out as complete sentences.NEW DIGITAL VERSION included using TPT's new digital tool! Passages Included:★ Helpful Honeybees (From the
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3rd - 4th
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Spring Reading Passage Comprehension Activities Writing Prompt FREE
Get ready for spring in your classroom with this nonfiction reading passage and fact and opinion activity about cottontail rabbits! This informational text is perfect to practice close reading strategies and help students differentiate between facts and opinions. Reader response questions and critical thinking writing prompt is included.This passage is part of this Easter/Spring No Prep Pack.Perfect for any spring day or to celebrate Easter with non-holiday activities. See all the spring holiday
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2nd - 4th
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Winter Dangerous Weather Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Activities
Looking for high-interest nonfiction reading passages to strengthen your students' reading comprehension? Students will learn and think critically about hazardous ice storms with this nonfiction article and reflection activities.These activities are perfect for close reading, test prep, or any time!Your students will practice gathering important information as they read science content as an informational text aligned with NGSS standards.This pack is part of the Weather and Climate Close Reading
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3rd - 5th
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Penguin Writing Freebie ~ Read and write about 6 species of penguins
This freebie features information pages about these penguin species: Emperor, King, Gentoo, Adelie, Macaroni and Little.
The pages are written in an easy-to-read format making it easier for young students to study these birds and write reports. They can read the information page, record key facts on the graphic organizer and then use this information to write a research paper. This product supports the common core standards for reading informational texts and non-fiction writing.
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K - 3rd
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October FREEBIE: Bats Closed Reading Leveled Passage: Google Slides™ & PDF
THIS FREEBIE IS A SAMPLE OF OUR 5 STAR OCTOBER CLOSE READING UNIT 20 Leveled Passages with activities. Digital Resource: Google Slides™ & PDF Ready!OCTOBER UNIT, NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH, HALLOWEEN SAFETY, SPIDERS, PUMPKIN PIE, AND MORE!This FREEBIE has a full week of activities along with differentiated reading. The passage is written at four levels that range from high first to mid fifth grade. This gift to you can be used for standards based grading, weekly homework, guided reading, or quic
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2nd - 4th
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Digital and Printable Football Close Read Passages
The Super Bowl is right around the corner! Students are generally interested in the big game, so I use their interest to generate excitement about reading!This digital and printable resource unit includes 7 close-read passages with text-dependent questions. The questions are short answer and true/false. Topics include:Super Bowl LVIII (New passage added for Super Bowl 2024!)The First Super BowlSuper Bowl CommercialsThe Perfect SeasonI am going to Disneyland!The Vince Lombardi Trophy Football Off
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2nd - 4th
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FREEBIE Black History Month Jesse Owen Passage Written at 4 Levels Close Reading
Celebrate Black History Month with this Jesse Owens Passage to use for Close Reading or Leveled Homework! Differentiated w/ 4 levels of passages + 2 activities. Use the poster to dig into RI.3 connections and historical figures personality motivations. Connect writing with text evidence! Click HERE for my Black History Month MEGA Bundle. Informative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading! •Celebrate Black History Month with this set of nine passages. Each passage is written at four differ
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1st - 4th
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FREE Text Features Activities 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade Polar Animals Reading Passages
Text Features Worksheet ~ This is a sample taken from my larger resource non-fiction winter reading comprehension passages and questions . It is designed for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students. Students will learn about a polar animal by labeling the text features and answering reading comprehension questions. In the larger resource there are 7 nonfiction text features passages for each polar animal (polar bear, emperor penguin, Arctic fox, narwhal, walrus, brown bear, and whale). Eac
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2nd - 5th
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Freebie: Main Idea & Supporting Details: Passage, Worksheets, & Assessment
This passage is designed for teaching main idea and identifying supporting details. The format is designed so that you can meet your students where they are at. For differentiation purposes, each passage comes in three formats: a graphic organizer, multiple choice, and short answer. Therefore, it can be used in multiple ways, such as whole group instruction, small group setting, or given as an assessment. A detailed answer key is provided for each format. This product comes in both PDF and digi
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2nd - 4th
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FREE 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages [Nonfiction and Fiction]
This FREE 3rd grade reading comprehension resource is perfect for guided reading, shared reading, close reading, homework, or morning work. It includes 2 high-interest, professionally written reading passages (1 nonfiction and 1 fiction) that are designed to engage your students. 11-12 text-dependent questions (and answers) are provided for each passage.
Want an ENTIRE YEAR of passages and questions? CLICK HERE!
Why You Will Love This Resource:
♥ Two weeks of reading comprehension materials (p
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3rd
8 FREE Animal Reading Comprehension with Activities and Games for Grades 1-3
We all have questions, children and adults alike. The “Why?” series is developed to help ignite young children’s curiosities about things in the world. Through a series of why questions, students in grades 1 to 2 and some in grade 3 learn to pick out important information, understand the meaning of three new words per lesson, and practice answering comprehension questions. Each lesson comes with a game to make learning engaging and fun!************************************************************
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1st - 3rd
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Thanksgiving History: Passage - Distance Learning Compatible
Let's clear up a few Thanksgiving myths. The "first Thanksgiving" was not one big meal. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans probably did not sit around a long table giving thanks together. And don't start picturing turkeys and pumpkin pie either. The real "first Thanksgiving" was quite different from how it is pictured in many places today.With this resource, students will learn more about the real "first Thanksgiving" and why many people today picture turkey and pumpkin pie around the
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest History Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Back to School FREEBIE Google Slides™ & PDF: September Close Reading Passages
1 Passage written at 4 Levels + 7 Activities for Each Reading Comprehension Passage Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special Education. Fully Aligned to Common Core Standards! "REMEMBER SEPTEMBER"*** 3 pages of questions per passage (4-5 questions on each page) * 1st Question Page: Key Ideas and Details (Addresses RI.1, RI.2, RI.3) * 2nd Question Page: Craft and Structure (Addresses RI.4, RI.5, RI.6) * 3rd Question Page: Integration of Kno
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2nd - 5th
Free Sample Life Cycle Units - Butterfly, Chicken, Plant, Frog, & Insect
This is a free sample of the compare and contrast reading passages with Venn Diagrams from my life cycle units. The complete units include a KWL, reading passages for all life cycle stages with REAL pictures and an opportunity to engage students with a turn and talk, interactive notebook foldables for vocabulary and life cycle, labeling the parts of each item, coloring, sequencing, unit assessment, and more!Find the individual units or for in a discounted bundle here:Frog Life Cycle Unit and In
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2nd - 6th
Ocean Animals Close Read! FREE GIFT {Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd}
OCEAN ANIMALS Close Read! TRY IT FOR FREE!FUN with NONFICTION TEXT! Close Reading for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade!Click Here Visit my shop for the complete pack of OCEAN ANIMALS which includes:CRABSDOLPHINSSEA TURTLESJELLYFISHWHALESSEAHORSESSALTWATER FISHOCTOPUSESSTARFISH Close Reading is my favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. This mini lessons teach students to go back to the text i
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K - 3rd
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Reading Assessments for Third Grade FREEBIE
These comprehension reading tests include a fiction passage with ten multiple choice questions and a nonfiction passage with ten multiple choice questions. Students are asked about vocabulary, character traits, point of view, main idea and more.You will receive two fiction assessments and two informational assessments. You can use one at the beginning of the year as a pre test and one at the end of the year to show growth.This free file even includes a chart where you can enter your students sco
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3rd
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FREE Reading Comprehension Passage with Standards Based Text Dependent Questions
This is a FREE SAMPLE of my yearly series of Close Reads {Standards Based Close Reading Activites}. Use High-Interest, Complex Informational Text in your classroom to engage students in the Reading Informational Standards! Practice questions per standard that require students to find Text Evidence and use Written Responses. Close Reading in your classroom can be done in a variety of ways that works for you! {Whole Group, Small Group or as Independent Activities depending on your class}Click HERE
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2nd - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Frogs FREEBIE
Do your students need practice with comparing and contrasting? Paired passages are just what you need! Check out this great reading comprehension paired text FREEBIE! Students will read and respond to a fiction and a nonfiction text about frogs and then compare and contrast the two texts. It's perfect for test prep, assessment, or homework!This resource contains:1 fiction story about frogs1 nonfiction text about frogs2 pages of comprehension questions (1 for each story)1 compare and contrast
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Paired Text Passages BUNDLE
Informational Text: Cat and Dog Freebie Reading Comprehension Passages Questions
Informational Text: Cat and Dog Freebie is a free packet containing 2 informational learning activities on a British Shorthair cat and a French Bulldog (Frenchie). Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details focused on the history, personality, and body attributes and includes the “I can” statement: I can read and answer key details about (the featured animal). Each sheet also includes a text element such as a chart or glossary and a question requiring its use. Versatile Use: ★
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2nd - 4th
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FREE - Main Idea & Theme: Reading Passages Comprehension and Questions
FREE - Main Idea & Theme - Reading Passages Comprehension and Questions - Tools for Common Core - "Johnny Appleseed" (Grades 3-7). In this freebees printables reading: Main Idea and Theme with Analyzing Fact & Fiction "Johnny Appleseed". ---------------------------------------------------------------------This freebie is related to the mighty Reading Levels A-Z (78 passages for $6), which includes the following:Level A"My Pet" (30 words)"In My Yard" (30 words)"Food" (33 words)Level
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Top Sellers on TpT
FREE Science Picture of the Day Writing Picture Prompt Sample Activity
Snag this critical thinking activity where students practice analyzing, inferring, and observing real-life science in photographs. Students also notice key details while utilizing science vocabulary. The goal is for students to observe science in our everyday lives.You can read more about how I use this critical thinking activity in the classroom on my blog: Science Picture of the Day Freebie at The Owl Teacher Blog.This product meets the Common Core standards of RI.1 (Inference, Key Details a
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2nd - 5th
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Rocks and Minerals: Reading Comprehension Passage Preview FREEBIE
Looking for reading passages about rocks and minerals? Look no further! Enjoy this preview of my complete Rocks and Minerals Non-Fiction Passages set! Click HERE for the complete set of FIVE differentiated passages! This Preview includes: ★ 1 differentiated reading passage (an above level option & an on/below level option)Choice of passage + differentiated open-ended questionsChoice of passage + four OR six multiple choice questions (depending on level)1 Writing Prompt1 Grading Rubrics for
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3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
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