Context Clues Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 2nd & 3rd RI.2.4 RI.3.4

⭐️ This 2nd and 3rd Grade Context Clues in Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit includes Lexile® leveled close reading passages, question sets, assessments, and anchor charts. Texts, anchor charts, questions, and assessments are aligned to RI.2.4 and RI.3.4 and focus on context clues in nonfiction.

This Nonfiction Context Clues Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit features:

✅ 12 Lexile Leveled Texts for 2nd & 3rd Grade

✅ Standard Focused Questions

✅ Anchor Charts

✅ Integrated Color Coding Strategy

✅ Two Assessment Passages

✅ Printable & Digital Google Slides Formats

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If you do not use Common Core, this unit is still perfect for teaching context clues in nonfiction. Aligns with similar state-specific standards, including TEKS.LA.3.3.B, TEKS.LA.2.3.B, VA SOL.R.3.4.d, and VA SOL.R.2.5.a.

This resource is perfect for:

✍ Modeling

✍ Gradual Release

✍ Small groups

✍ Whole Class

✍ Independent Practice

✍ Homework

✍ Mock Assessments

✍ More!

What Makes This Resource Magical?

✏️Lexile Levels - Each qualifying passage contains a certified Lexile measure to make differentiation easy. Passages vary across the 2nd grade & 3rd grade Common Core Text Complexity Band (the range for second and third grade is 420L-820L).

✏️Integrated Color Coding - The color coding strategy encourages students to learn how to find and use text evidence in their answers.

✏️Printable & Digital Formats - This resource comes with both printable PDF and digital Google Slides formats, making it perfect for any learning environment.

✏️Comprehensive - Passages are perfect for comprehensive standard-based test prep. Included anchor charts and questions make this resource great for lesson modeling. Works perfectly for small groups and guided reading.

✏️Scaffolding - Utilizes the Lexile Framework® for Reading and a mix of standard-based short answer and multiple-choice questions to allow educators to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions.

✏️Highly Engaging - Contains original passages with high-quality photographs designed to engage students of all levels and interests.

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★ Margret M said, "These passages are perfect to use with close reading techniques. The Lexile levels make it easy to assign to the small groups."

★ Relevant and Rigorous said, "This resource was one of the best I used last year. My readers' vocabulary strategy use was greatly improved as a result of their high engagement and rich discussions. It was a valuable assessment as well. Thank you!"

★ Amanda G. said, "Great resource. The students really improved on their skills."

What's Included:

1. Word Detective Steps Anchor Chart & Journal Pages

2. Types of Context Clues Anchor Chart & Journal Pages

3. Be a Word Detective Search

4. Context Clue Practice Cards

5. Practice Passages & Question Sets

• How Chocolate Is Made- 540L
• The Life Cycle of a Chicken- 560L
• A Day in My Life, Spain- 570L
• How to Play Go Fish- 600L
• Green Machine Smoothie- 730L
• The Black Widow Spider- 730L
• The History of Basketball- 740L
• The Ancient City of Pompeii- 770L
• Record Breaker: Winter Vinecki- 780L
• The Great Milk Debate- 800L

6. Test Passages & Question Sets

• The Star of the Sea- 730L
• Carnivorous Plants- 780L

MagiCore is a Certified Lexile Partner:

See more about why certified Lexile measures matter by clicking on the product preview and navigating to the About Lexile Levels page.

These passages are leveled for 2nd and 3rd grade. If your students are reading below grade level, take a look at my first grade context clues unit.

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Skill Pack Bundle:

This resource is available in a Skill Pack Bundle that contains six different resources focused on this specific reading skill - including lesson plans, digital mini-lessons, guided readers, task cards, and Boom Cards.

⇝ Context Clues Skill Pack - RI.2.4 & 3.4 - Classroom & Distance Learning Bundle

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⇝ 2nd Grade Fiction and Nonfiction Comprehension MEGA Bundle

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Similar units are available for 1st grade and 4th and 5th grade:

⇝ 1st Grade Context Clues

⇝ 4th & 5th grade Context Clues

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