The Life of Snowflake Bentley: Reading Comprehension Passages & Printables
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This nonfiction unit is designed to delve into the fascinating world of snow, combining scientific exploration with the historical legacy of Wilson Bentley, also known as Snowflake Bentley. Students will engage in a multifaceted learning experience that includes: Daily Flipbooks, Interactive NotebooPrice $12.95Original Price $15.85Save $2.90
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An exciting biography that takes young readers on a journey through the life of Wilson Bentley, a remarkable man who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of snowflakes through photography. This reading comprehension unit is designed for 3rd to 5th graders, providing an engaging exploration of Bentley's adventures in the world of snow. Your students will put their analyzing skills to the test as they read informational text passages and answer comprehension questions. Several standards are combined so that students have an opportunity to practice their reading skills without isolating the standards. The descriptive and chronological structure of the text will also help students develop improved comprehension of the topic. This nonfiction resource gives you an opportunity to reteach, enrich, or introduce a new standard. Understanding and practicing reading skills is so important in improving comprehension.
This resource helps students learn these strategies:
- how understanding the text helps improve comprehension
- how rereading the text deepens learning
- how to use the text to find answers
- how to use the text to justify an answer
This resource includes:
- 4 nonfiction passages
- Printables (or worksheets)
- Text-Dependent Questions
- 5 pages suitable for interactive notebook or to use as a worksheet
- answer keys
What is covered in this resource:
- Making Inferences
- Finding Evidence
- Supporting Details
- Improving Vocabulary Skills
- Chronological Order
- Comparison
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