High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions A Bundle

Make language arts class fun with these high interest reading comprehension passages and questions for high school students. This resource contains classroom ready nonfiction articles, vocabulary activities, discussion questions, writing prompts, and answer keys to develop your kids’ critical thinking skills. Plus, quick and easy setup and clear directions make these activities perfect for centers or high school sub plans.

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Your high school students are hopefully good readers, but every kid needs practice reading difficult text with strong vocabulary words. That’s where this resource can help! These six reading passages can be accessed as printables or with Easel document overlays. Plus, the resource contains a bonus PowerPoint about writing satire. Your kids in grades 9 - 11 will love it!

Inside this easy to use and fascinating bundle that converts to Easel Docs., you'll find:

• Smoothies (Google accessible)

Teach your students about the history of the drink they love while stretching their critical thinking skills.

• The History of Playing Cards

Have you ever wondered how playing cards were designed? If so, find this historical peek into the world of cards.

• Coronavirus and Other Pandemics

Teach your kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other diseases of the past while giving them reading skills through discussion questions and writing prompts.

• Racism

These reading passages and questions shed light on several terms and issues related to racism, particularly in terms of black lives. Each passage gives an account of the issues along with a brief mention of counterarguments.

• Drawing Conclusions on Topic of American History (Google accessible)

Here are eight drawing conclusions reading passages with questions concerning people, events, or procedures related to American history. These higher-level short pieces will help your students to think outside the box.

• Reading Passage with Questions on COVID Safety (Google accessible)

This easy-to-use reading passage and questions will give a quick opening to allow for class discussion on safety concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus.

• Bonus Resource

Writing Satire

One of the most difficult forms of writing is satire. Here is a PowerPoint that defines satire, gives an example of a short satirical story, uses the gradual release process to guide students to write their own stories, and provides topic ideas to get students started on their own writing challenge.

Prep is quick and easy . . . either set up your computer or print worksheets, gather writing tools, research access, and go!

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This resource is packed with common core standards for strong academic instruction in reading and writing!

CCSSCCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

CCRA.R.4

Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

CCSSCCRA.R.10
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

CCSSCCRA.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

CCSSCCRA.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

CCSSCCRA.W.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

CCRA.W.8

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

CCSSCCRA.W.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

CCSSCCRA.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

WHST.9-10.1

Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.9-10.7

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

WHST.9-10.9
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

WHST.11-12.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
WHST.11-12.9
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.11-12.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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