Biomes and Ecosystems Reading Passages Science Activities

Description

Biomes & Ecosystems Reading Passages with Questions and Graphic Organizers: Bring science and reading together with this engaging Biomes & Ecosystems Informational Reading Packet, specially designed for upper elementary students! Your learners will explore the fascinating worlds of the Marine, Desert, Freshwater, Tundra, Forest, Grassland, Rainforest, and Savanna biomes; while practicing key nonfiction reading comprehension skills.

Each article is thoughtfully written for upper elementary learners and includes bolded vocabulary, clear subheadings, and text-dependent comprehension questions that help students identify the main idea, summarize, and use evidence from the text. This set is perfect for integrating science and literacy lessons in a meaningful way!

INCLUDED:

• Print and Digital Options
• All pages in Color + Black & White
• Answer Keys included for all comprehension questions
• Bonus Reading Graphic Organizers — can be used with any nonfiction text!
• 8 High-Interest Informational Reading Passages
  • Marine Biome
  • Desert Biome
  • Freshwater Biome
  • Tundra Biome
  • Mountain Biome
  • Grassland Biome
  • Rainforest Biome
  • Savanna Biome
• 6 Comprehension Questions per Passage
• Main Idea + Summary practice for each biome

SKILLS COVERED:

• Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details
• Summarizing Nonfiction Texts
• Using Text Evidence to Support Answers
• Cross-Curricular Science and Reading Comprehension Practice

PERFECT FOR:

• Science & Literacy Integration Lessons
• Reading Centers or Small Group Work
• Weekly Reading Comprehension Practice
• Homework or Sub Plans
• Test Prep and Informational Text Review
• Cross-Curricular Projects and Research Activities

ELA Standards Covered (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY):

• RI.3.1 / RI.4.1 / RI.5.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
• RI.3.2 / RI.4.2 / RI.5.2: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
• RI.3.4 / RI.4.4 / RI.5.4: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade-level topic or subject area.
• RI.3.5 / RI.4.5 / RI.5.5: Use text features and search tools to locate information efficiently.
• RI.3.7 / RI.4.7 / RI.5.7: Use information gained from illustrations and text to demonstrate understanding of key ideas.
• RI.3.9 / RI.4.9 / RI.5.9: Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.
• W.3.2 / W.4.2 / W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Science Standards Covered (NGSS Connections):

• 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat, some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
• 4-LS1-1: Describe how internal and external structures of plants and animals function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
• 5-ESS3-1: Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect Earth’s resources and environments.

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