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Science Common Core RI.5.8 worksheets
Extreme Weather Reading Passages Tornadoes Hurricanes Blizzards Floods
This Extreme Weather Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete Close Reading unit in your classroom. Now includes digital versions for Google Classroom. Students will love the passages about Blizzards, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Dust Storms, and Floods. Differentiated Reading Passages are at the heart of this one-stop extreme weather resource!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 35% off the price of the individual packets.Click the PREVIEW BUTTON above to see everything included!Th
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4th - 7th
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Seeds, Plants, Pollination, & Reproduction Differentiated NF Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage summarizing Seeds, Plants, Pollination, & Reproduction. General overview of how pollination occurs is given. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M, O, and Q.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are writt
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4th - 8th
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Ecosystems Animals & Plants Close Reading Comprehension Passages Differentiated
With these fun and engaging close reading passages and activities, students will learn about the living and nonliving things that interact within a variety of ecosystems. The reading passages and activities help students understand how plants and animals adapt and change to survive within their ecosystem. They are the perfect tools to help students practice close reading skills during the month of May. You could also add these activities to any science unit on ecosystems, habitats, or biomes. Th
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3rd - 5th
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Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
This science leveled text resource includes 20 of my science differentiated close reading passages, comprehension questions, fill in the blank higher order thinking questions, and writing prompts for different topics found in the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Fourth Grade. Geared toward GA curriculum, but not state specific and is useful across multiple grades and states!*PLEASE* DOWNLOAD THE PRODUCT PREVIEW for information regarding each topic's guided reading levels and a better idea of
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Stars & Planets: Comparing the two Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Stars & Planet Comparison. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. 4 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: J-L-N$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade le
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Science Passages: Nonfiction Texts bundle
In this science text bundle, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on 27 topics covered in Georgia Fifth Grade Science. Each nonfiction science text is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. There are differentiated close reading passages, comprehension questions, fill in the blank higher order thinking questions/diagrams/graphic organizers, and writing prompts for each topic
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4th - 8th
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Matter (States and Phase Changes) Close Reading Packet [Print & Digital]
Integrate LITERACY and SCIENCE with these Matter CLOSE reading passages! These reading passages are great to use as an introduction to Matter or to use as review and reinforcement over already taught content. The entire packet is a NO-PREP, PRINT AND GO bundle, making it perfect for substitute assignments. Need a digital option? No problem! I have included BOTH a print and digital version of this resource, making it great for flipped classrooms, distance learning, online courses and traditional
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4th - 8th
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Carbon Footprint Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on The Carbon Footprint. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss Earth Day, Conservation, Global Warming, Emissions, and the Carbon Footprint. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Add rigor to the lesson with four different types of questions. Perfect for a Conservation or Earth Day unit introduction or as a quick review of reduce, reuse,
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4th - 7th
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Rock Cycle Activities Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Close Reading
These rock cycle close reading passages and activities are the perfect tools to help students practice close reading skills during the month of March or during any rock cycle unit. This week-long lesson on The Rock Cycle: Where do rocks come from? follows a close reading model and includes a teacher guide and notes to make teaching the lesson easy! Students will be required to use close reading skills to practice making logical inferences, citing textual evidence, and drawing conclusions from th
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: St. Patrick's Day Close Reading Comprehension Passages March BUNDLE
Electromagnets Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Electromagnets. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels:N-R-W$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interested. I use my love of history to make passages e
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Passages: Nonfiction Texts bundle
Rocks Differentiated Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on rocks and types of rocks. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels included: N, Q,T$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interested. I use my love of scien
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Differentiated Reading Passages Nonfiction Texts bundle
Biomes & Habitats: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn about biomes and habitats through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions8 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Fossils Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
In this fossils resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Fossils. It is differentiated for your gifted, high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. This fossil activity is written with third and fourth grade in mind. Guided reading levels are N, P, U, and Z.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written wel
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Science Differentiated Reading Passages Nonfiction Texts bundle
Weather {Differentiated Close Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Weather and Climate. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. 4 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: M-P-S$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and si
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Mixtures & Solutions: Passages - Print & Interactive Digital
With this resource, students will learn about mixtures and solutions through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to multiple-choice or short-answer questions after reading. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally.» The content in this resource was reviewed by an AP Chemistry teacher.What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 engaging reading passages – (See topics below.)5 diff
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Science and Health "NO PREP" Sub Resources and Independent Assignments (Gr. 5-8)
You'll be ready for anything with this self-directed Science and Health learning resource bundle, offering all the help you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder AND with independent assignments for your Health and Science students! Are you tired of the last-minute scramble to find meaningful and appealing work or engaging resources for your class? Do you need a quiet day where your students work harder than you do? Are you going to be absent and don't have the time to plan for a sub
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5th - 8th
Deadliest Animals Close Reading Comprehension Passages Animal Research
With these fun and engaging close reading passages and activities, students will learn about some of the deadliest animals on Earth! The reading passages and activities give students a look into three of the most dangerous and deadliest animals humans have encountered over time. They are the perfect tools to help students practice close reading skills anytime during the year. You could also add these activities to any science unit on animals. This week-long lesson on Deadliest Animals: It's a Sc
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3rd - 5th
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Effects of Pollution Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the Effects of Pollution. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Add rigor to the lesson with four different types of questions. Perfect for a Conservation or Earth Day unit introduction or as a quick review of reduce, reuse, recycle to decrease your carbon footprint. Guided Reading Levels are S, V, Z.$Why shoul
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3rd - 7th
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Cell Structure and Function of Cells Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Cell Structure and Function of Cells. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are I, K, and M.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interested. I use my l
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Science Passages: Nonfiction Texts bundle
Close Reading Passages and Questions BIOMES Bundle
Your students will have fun learning about six different biomes with this bundle of reading passages and comprehension questions. This BUNDLE includes everything you need for students to learn about the desert, rainforest, tundra, taiga, savanna and temperate forest though reading passages, text dependent questions and close reading practice. High interest for students, low prep for teachers!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 40% off the price of the individual resources!Each biome readin
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4th - 6th
Fall Activities Close Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Pumpkins
These Halloween close reading passages and activities are the perfect tools to help students practice close reading skills during the month of October. This week-long lesson on How Pumpkins Float in Water follows a close reading model and includes a teacher guide and notes to make teaching the lesson easy! Students will be required to use close reading skills to practice making logical inferences, citing textual evidence, and drawing conclusions from the text.PRINT & GO! Easily differentiate
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3rd - 5th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Physical and Chemical Changes. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M, P, and T.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interested. I use my love of
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Science Passages: Nonfiction Texts bundle
Hurricanes Natural Disasters Differentiated Close Reading Comprehension Passages
With these fun and engaging close reading passages and activities, students will learn about how hurricanes form, why storm surges are the deadliest part of a hurricane, and how people in hurricane zones survive the hurricane season. The reading passages and activities help students understand severe weather and the natural disaster known as hurricanes. They are the perfect tools to help students practice close reading skills during the month of September. You could also add these activities to
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3rd - 5th
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Chemical and Physical Weathering Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the chemical and physical weathering processes on Earth. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M, R, and U.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't int
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Science Passages: Nonfiction Texts bundle
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