Description
Reading Comprehension Passages (Informational Text, Poetry & Fables): Bring science and reading together with this engaging collection of 20 Science Reading Comprehension Passages designed for upper elementary students!
This resource goes beyond traditional informational texts by including informational articles, poetry, and original science-themed fables, allowing students to practice reading comprehension across multiple genres while reinforcing important science concepts.
Students will build background knowledge as they explore fascinating Earth and Space Science topics while practicing key reading skills such as identifying the main idea, summarizing, analyzing theme, interpreting poetry, determining character traits, and citing text evidence.
INCLUDED:
- Full-color and black & white versions
- Print and Google Digital Slides options
- Science Topic Reading Passages, Poetry and Fables
- 10 Informational Reading Passages, 5 Science Poetry Reading Passages and 5 Original Science Fables
- Text-Dependent Multiple Choice Questions with Summary and Main Idea Written Response Questions
- Complete Answer Key
READING SKILLS COVERED
- Main Idea, Summarizing, Theme, Vocabulary in Context, Inferences, Text Evidence, Imagery, Speaker, Moral of a Fable and more.
TOPICS:
The Water Cycle, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Fossils, Rocks and Minerals, Layers of Earth, Weathering and Erosion, Natural Resources, Ocean Tides, The Moon, Stars and Constellations, Northern Lights, Coral Reefs, Photosynthesis, Animal Adaptations, Pollination, The Solar System, and More.
PERFECT FOR:
- Reading Comprehension Practice
- Science Integration
- Substitute Plans
- Test Preparation
- Literacy Centers
- Small Groups
- Whole-Class Instruction
- Independent Practice
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Holly M. –
Great reading resource that meets different needs.
Leah’s Learning –
This resource was very helpful for filling in gaps in our curriculum with poetry!
Robin V. –
Engaging reading passages for the students. I used as centre work.
Kelly Correia –
Looking forward to implementing this in the classroom!
mark F. –
This is a fantastic resource that greatly helped me!
Jessica Kilbride –
Thank you! This is a very straight forward group of passages and questions that can be used at any time for small groups.
Caitlin M. –
Great resource to learn about fables and poetry with differentiated passages.
Maria Camuez –
This is such a wonderful recourse for homework, assessments, small group and so much more!
Kaylee D. –
We needed extra resources to pull to hit some standards for fables, and this was a great resource.
Kara S. –
What an amazing resource and my students loved it!
Anne W. –
I loved this resource and so did my class. It was easy to use and fun for all!
Andrea S. –
These are very helpful passages for reading comprehension!
EyreAndIvy –
I used this quite a bit when my students needed help with comprehension. I enjoyed the work and I think they did too.
Jessica B. –
These are great resources to use in my classroom.
Kristi B. –
I have been using these passages as a daily warm-up for my 3rd and 4th graders, and they are fantastic. The short, skill-focused passages make it easy to cover fables, poetry, and nonfiction all in one week without feeling rushed. My students love the variety, and I love that it hits multiple comprehension skills like main idea and context clues in just a few minutes a day!
Danielle D. –
Students loved this fun resource. It was easy to print and download. Easy for my students to follow and great poster for the wall.
Hollie C. –
My students loved this resource! Thanks for sharing!
Julie H. –
I use this often in my small group reading! The kids enjoy coloring the pictures.
Victoria Thomson –
Such an awesome resource! My students loved it 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Mary T. –
I’m always looking for reading passages to use in class and as homework. My students really enjoyed these.