This packet contains eight lessons perfect for teaching close readings! Each lesson has two paired texts on non-fiction topics such as recycling, beaver dams, homework, dress codes, video games, weather, and more! Comprehension questions follow each passage. The questions cover compare and contrast, summarizing,author’s purpose, fact/opinion, use of subheadings, vocabulary, antonyms/synonyms, author claims and evidence, main idea and supporting details. The stories are high-interest and will g