This packet consists of Non-fiction reading comprehension passages. The differentiated, cross-curricular passages have an Earth-inspired theme that focus on reading for comprehension, close reading, and making inferences. Don't tuck these passages away until Earth Day. Use them to motivate young readers, introduce/promote interest in reading Non-fiction, or simply to add pizzazz to reading instruction. Have reluctant male readers? Science-related passages are also a great way to motivate reluc