Paired Texts Fiction to Nonfiction Paired Passages Text Integration 4th 5th 6th

Tired of scrambling to find paired texts that hit standards and that your students actually like? This ready-to-use unit makes teaching paired passages so much easier and includes both print and digital to give you more flexibility!

The unit targets reading comprehension using two different passages, (one fiction and one nonfiction) on the same themed topic. This packet is loaded with 8 passages (4 sets of paired texts) including 2 historical (Revolutionary War Spies), 2 scientific (Kangaroos), 2 biographical (Astronauts), and 2 technical pieces (Skywriting).

Each passage has comprehension questions that target a variety of reading strategies including main idea, theme, cause and effect, and more. There's a vocabulary practice page for each set which includes Latin/Greek roots, synonyms and antonyms, matching, and more. There are also double-sided paired text worksheets that ask questions requiring the student to refer to both texts, analyze, and combine information to formulate answers. Plus, there are three writing prompts (narrative, expository, and persuasive) for each set. Rigorous for sure, but absolutely engaging topics your kids will enjoy!

It includes: (Print and Digital)

8 Double-Sided Passages with a total of 4 paired texts

Historical Text:

Revolutionary War Spy Messages

School Teacher Spy

Scientific Text:

Kangaroos

Kangaroo Gets a Pouch (Aborigine Legend)

Biographical Text:

John Glenn

Astronaut Miller’s Journal

Technical Text:

Skywriting

My Dad, the Skywriter

Vocabulary page for each set (total of 4)

Double-Sided Paired Text Questions for each set (total of 4 = 8 pages)

Narrative, Expository and Persuasive Writing Prompts for each set (total of 12 pages)

Teacher Notes

Teacher Notes for Digital with LINKS

Why you'll love this resource:

• Everything you need for paired texts is ready in one place!

• It includes a print and a DIGITAL version. The digital version can be opened as a PowerPoint so it's compatible on many educational platforms.

• Students really enjoy reading the high-interest passages!

• Each passage has its own set of comprehension questions, in addition to the question pages which compare the two texts.

• Writing prompts allow you to integrate writing skills into these units.

• There are narrative, expository, and persuasive writing prompts for each paired passage. That way, you can choose whichever one you'd like.

• The vocabulary component for each paired passage set is a great way to reinforce vocabulary.

If you’re looking for more paired text resources, you might like this one:

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Paired Texts by the Season Bundle: 4th - 6th Grades

These are completely digital reading units for Paired Texts! They are very interactive with drag and drop pieces and content your students will LOVE!

4th Grade Digital Reading Unit Paired Passages (Nonfiction)

5th Grade Digital Reading Unit Paired Texts (Nonfiction)

This set has short paired texts, with lots of myths, folktales from around the world, and fables:

Compare, Contrast, and More for 3rd - 5th Graders

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