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Science Common Core RI.5.5 resources
Solar Eclipse 2024 Reading Passages Comprehension Activities Sun Coloring Page
Solar eclipse 2024 made simple! Study the sun, compare solar and lunar eclipses, and find out about sun safety with this print and go close reading pack! These high-interest, informative, nonfiction close reading passages and activities will help your upper elementary students understand these science concepts while practicing reading strategies and celebrating the upcoming eclipse!Includes solar eclipse 2024 informational guide, reflection pages, and a map of the United States to have kids tra
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Force: Gravity and Friction {Differentiated Reading Passages}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the force. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study gravity, motion, and friction. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J-N-P-T. (Bonus lowest level included!)$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade lev
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Fossils Reading Comprehension Passages Paired 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA Test Prep
Reading comprehension passages and questions about fossils like these will engage and help build comprehension skills and help them learn science content, too! Each reading comprehension passage includes close reading activities that require students to return to the text to find the answers.Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students understand the text more deeply.Included are 3, high-interest two-page articles on the same topic to help your students understand how diff
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3rd - 5th
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3-LS4-1
Phases of the Moon Activity Reading Comprehension Passages Worksheet Paired Text
Paired passages to help your students study the moon and the moon's phases. These high-interest informative nonfiction close reading passages and activities will help your students understand this tricky concept!Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students understand the text more deeply, building comprehension skills as they read!These passages and comprehension questions will have your students critically thinking and reflecting as they read high-interest science content
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Electricity & Magnetism: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about electricity and magnetism through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading level
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Potential and Kinetic Energy Differentiated Close Reading Passage
This Potential and Kinetic Energy reading passage is a part of my Amazing Science Close Reading Passage series. It is complete with everything you need to tie together your science and literacy instruction!Check out the PREVIEW to see what all is included in this differentiated close reading pack! The passage included is provided in THREE differentiated reading ranges for upper elementary and middle school. To ensure quick, easy, and discreet differentiation in your classroom, the reading leve
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4th - 7th
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Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
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3rd - 6th
Famous Inventors Scientists Biography Reading Passages Comprehension Activities
Are you looking for famous inventors nonfiction reading passages to engage your students during science or reading? This pack is just what you need to enrich students' reading experiences and provide meaningful reading tasks that align with informational reading passages about famous scientists.Grab the Inventor Bundle HERE.These close reading articles about famous inventors will have your students critically thinking about how famous inventions came to be and learn more about the important peop
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Famous Person Biography Reading Comprehension Passages Scientists
Producers, Consumers, & Decomposers {Differentiated Close Reading Passages}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage summarizing producers, consumers, and decomposers. General overview of the differences and examples are given. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. $Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply are
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Magnets Reading Passages & Questions Differentiated Comprehension Text
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Magnets. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level readers. Integrate science with your reading and meet each reader's needs with this set. Questions & answer key included. Guided Reading Levels: N-R-UComplete Magnet Bundled Unit That Saves BIG $$Differentiated PassagesI Have, Who Has Vocabulary GameInteractive Notebook Vocabulary Sort & Foldable11 Writing Prompts W/RubricComprehension & Fluency Task Card
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Differentiated Reading Passages Nonfiction Texts bundle
Mixtures and Solutions Differentiated Close Reading Passage
This Mixtures and Solutions reading passage is a part of my Amazing Science Close Reading Passage series. It is complete with everything you need to tie together your science and literacy instruction!Check out the PREVIEW to see what all is included in this differentiated close reading pack! The passage included is provided in THREE differentiated reading ranges for upper elementary and middle school. To ensure quick, easy, and discreet differentiation in your classroom, the reading level is i
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4th - 7th
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Growth Mindset Activities Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Welcome the back to school season with growth mindset activities that kids love! Your students will love reading and reflecting on the information in three different passages that will help them understand how the brain works, what a growth mindset is, and how to be mindful.Go beyond the worksheet with these engaging close reading materials to help your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students understand the difference between growth and fixed mindset while learning strategies that they can put into actio
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Reading Activities Posters to Display Bulletin Board
Forces and Motion: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about forces and motion through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for ea
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Moon Phases and Lunar Phases Differentiated Close Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Phases of the Moon. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study moon phases, the moon's relationship to Earth, and more. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J, L and N.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above gr
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
This science leveled text resource includes 20 of my science differentiated close reading passages, comprehension questions, fill in the blank higher order thinking questions, and writing prompts for different topics found in the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Fourth Grade. Geared toward GA curriculum, but not state specific and is useful across multiple grades and states!*PLEASE* DOWNLOAD THE PRODUCT PREVIEW for information regarding each topic's guided reading levels and a better idea of
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Sound Energy {Differentiated Close Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Sound Energy. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M, O, and S.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interested. I use my love of science to make p
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Year Long Science Bundle | Four Full Unit Science BUNDLES
#bestsellerof2023 Enjoy a year-long 5th Grade NGSS full guided lesson plan bundle and more.➡ PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING ⬅By purchasing the bundle, you receive all units/notebook sets within this bundle at a 30% discount. As additional resources are added, the bundle's price will increase accordingly. By purchasing the bundle at the current price, you will receive future resources added to this Science bundle for FREE.➡ NEED DIGITAL NOW? All 5th-grade guided notebook DIGITAL bundles and more a
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4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
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Landforms: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Landforms through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Light and Sound Energy: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about light and sound energy through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels f
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Weather Unit and Reading Passages | Print and Digital
Looking for hands-on activities to teach your students about weather? This cross curricular unit will keep your students ENGAGED while teaching them all they need to know about weather. There are multiple interactive activities that allow you to make lapbooks or to use in interactive notebooks. Along with reading passages, there are also graphing activities, chart activities, and even a map activity. NOTE: This resource now has Google Classroom activities, making it ideal for digital distance l
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1st - 4th
Rocks & Minerals: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Rocks and Minerals through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for e
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Matter & Energy: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about matter and energy through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for ea
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Simple Machines Differentiated Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about simple machines. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: L-M-O-U$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interesting. I use my love of science to make passages
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Earth Science Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Differentiated
This Earth Science Close Reading Bundle comes with ELEVEN engaging close reading passages on high interest Earth Science topics. These reading passages are the perfect way to tie together your science and literacy instruction this year. Your students will love using these fun passages for the middle grades to learn about topics like the water cycle, weathering, climate, oceans, air movement, Earth's layers and more. In addition to the differentiated Close Reading Passages, you will also recei
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- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
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- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
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