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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Ms Foxs Third Graders –
These have been great for having my students do independent reading practice and annotations!
Shannon N. –
My students really enjoyed this resource and it was a good way for them to work on their comprehension skills.
Alexandra W. –
This is perfect for 3/4 grade. Tried to use for my enriched 1st.
Stephanie D. –
A great resource to use for small groups/reteaching.
Laura V. –
This was a wonderful and engaging activity! My kids loved it!
Nicole S. –
Thank you. This is a comprehensive packet that is great for review of skills.
Sheila W. –
My current curriculum doesn’t address poetry at all, but students are often asked about it on state testing so I was looking for a way to add some instruction and practice into my lessons. This has been a great resource to help with that.
Barbara G. –
This resource is great for my learning support classroom! It saves time, helps me stay organized, and serves my students well!
Erika A. –
Very good and easy to use resource, highly recommend.
Cleopatra G. –
Students absolutely loved this resource!! Totally recommend !!
Kelly B. –
My students loved using this resource! It was easy to follow and very engaging for students!
Ariana Z. –
This worked fantastic for my fourth graders! They were able to use the resources during small group intervention time!
John K. –
Thank you so much for this resource. This was great for my students.
Kayla N. –
Helpful and fun worksheets for my English Language Learners. Thank you!
Kristin Koziol –
These passages paired really well with our curriculum and were a great supplement.
Beth R. –
Love the nonfiction reading passages! The graphic organizers and comprehension questions are great for my esl students. Works great as a supplement to teach some of the standards my reading curriculum is lacking.
Angela H. –
I used these for a high reading kindergartener and she loved the passages
Simply Mrs Selden –
I absolutely love using this in small group instruction, volunteer work, and as a supplement for sub plans. It is easy to easy to follow and super engaging
jennifer P. –
This was a great tool to help out with my 3rd graders. Great fables poetry nonfiction reading comprehension passages.
Yesenia G. –
This was super helpful and fun worksheets for my English Language Learners!