Heroes Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages

Texas teachers, would you like to integrate reading, social studies, and test prep? Study James A. Lovell, Harriet Tubman, Juliette Gordon Low, Todd Beamer, Ellen Ochoa, Hector P. Garcia, John D. Olivas, and the Four Chaplains using single biographical paragraphs, nonfiction paired texts, or both. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. These heroes are required or suggested in the Grade 3 Social Studies TEKS.

The single paragraphs include one page with a biographical paragraph and 4 multiple-choice comprehension questions. The paired texts include one page with the same biographical paragraph along with another nonfiction paragraph about a related topic, and one page of 8 multiple-choice comprehension questions. The very last question asks students to compare or contrast both of the paragraphs. The questions include a variety of reading skills and are modeled after the types of questions on standardized reading tests.

The readability levels of these passages are in the upper elementary range. Please check the preview to help you determine whether or not they would be suitable for your students. You can purchase with confidence, as I have 32 years of experience in preparing upper elementary students for standardized reading testing!

The following items are included:

• James A. Lovell paragraph & questions (1 page)

• Harriet Tubman paragraph & questions (1 page)

• Juliette Gordon Low paragraph & questions (1 page)

• Todd Beamer paragraph & questions (1 page)

• Ellen Ochoa paragraph & questions (1 page)

• Hector P. Garcia paragraph & questions (1 page)

• John D. Olivas paragraph & questions (1 page)

• The Four Chaplains paragraph & questions (1 page)

• James A. Lovell & Houston/We've Had a Problem paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• Harriet Tubman/The Underground Railroad paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• Juliette Gordon Low/Girl Scout Cookies paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• Todd Beamer/Catchphrases paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• Ellen Ochoa/The Space Shuttle Program paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• Hector P. Garcia/The Life of a Migrant Worker paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• John D. Olivas/Astronaut Training paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• The Four Chaplains/The Unsinkable Happened paired texts & questions (2 pages)

• Answer keys (2 pages)

• TOU & Credits (1 page)

• Easel Activities versions

• Google Forms self-grading passages (PDFs with 16 links included)

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Grade 3 Social Studies TEKS passages are also available in these formats:

❤️ Social Studies Reading Mini-Passages

❤️ Social Studies Reading Passages Paired Texts