Are you looking to simplify tracking data and progress monitoring for second-grade standards? These Ask and Answer Questions graphic organizers and proficiency scales for data tracking will help you and your students save time and stay organized without the overwhelm. Great for standards-based grading! ❤️ The graphic organizers have fillable text boxes for distance learning or whole group instruction. ❤️ Each standards data tracking sheet includes essential questions, learning targets (I Can Statements), and essential understanding. ❤️ These scoreboards make it easy to plan lessons around the standard while tracking students learning. ✏️These are PowerPoint files. BUT they can be easily converted to Google Slides as they are preformatted for Google!!! What you get: Anchor Charts for RI.2.1 and RI.3.1, RL.2.1 and RL.3.1 Asking and Answering Questions with and without a scoreboard Editable CCSS Scoreboard - standards-based grading rubric Printable and Fillable Graphic Organizers Possible uses: The data tracking sheet is used to track student performance on the standards. They consist of 3 levels of proficiency: mastery (M), proficient (P), limited (L), or standards can be tracked by the 3, 2, 1, 0 proficiency scale (Fully editable!). Each student data tracking sheet has two Essential Questions, an Essential Understanding, and three learning targets (I can statements) that apply to the standard. The anchor charts can be projected, hung on the wall, placed in students' notebooks, or used in learning centers. The fillable graphic organizers can be displayed digitally for whole group learning, printed for student use, or assigned to students through any learning management system. ⚠️ Does not contain any reading passages❗ Bundle & Save! Purchase the Reading Progress Monitoring Graphic Organizers & Data Tracking Sheets 2nd Grade, and save 35% on both the Print AND Digital versions! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lindsay B. said, "This is an example of a great resource for the classroom, to help students transition towards asking before, middle, and end of the year questions while they read ANY book! This product does not skimp on quality or content, and the attention to detail is evident. Thank you!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jenny M. said, "My students LOVED tracking their progress! Since they were able to track, they were more engaged!"

Are you looking to simplify tracking data and progress monitoring for second-grade standards? These Ask and Answer Questions graphic organizers and proficiency scales for data tracking will help you and your students save time and stay organized without the overwhelm. Great for standards-based grading! ❤️ The graphic organizers have fillable text boxes for distance learning or whole group instruction. ❤️ Each standards data tracking sheet includes essential questions, learning targets (I Can Statements), and essential understanding. ❤️ These scoreboards make it easy to plan lessons around the standard while tracking students learning. ✏️These are PowerPoint files. BUT they can be easily converted to Google Slides as they are preformatted for Google!!! What you get: Anchor Charts for RI.2.1 and RI.3.1, RL.2.1 and RL.3.1 Asking and Answering Questions with and without a scoreboard Editable CCSS Scoreboard - standards-based grading rubric Printable and Fillable Graphic Organizers Possible uses: The data tracking sheet is used to track student performance on the standards. They consist of 3 levels of proficiency: mastery (M), proficient (P), limited (L), or standards can be tracked by the 3, 2, 1, 0 proficiency scale (Fully editable!). Each student data tracking sheet has two Essential Questions, an Essential Understanding, and three learning targets (I can statements) that apply to the standard. The anchor charts can be projected, hung on the wall, placed in students' notebooks, or used in learning centers. The fillable graphic organizers can be displayed digitally for whole group learning, printed for student use, or assigned to students through any learning management system. ⚠️ Does not contain any reading passages❗ Bundle & Save! Purchase the Reading Progress Monitoring Graphic Organizers & Data Tracking Sheets 2nd Grade, and save 35% on both the Print AND Digital versions! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lindsay B. said, "This is an example of a great resource for the classroom, to help students transition towards asking before, middle, and end of the year questions while they read ANY book! This product does not skimp on quality or content, and the attention to detail is evident. Thank you!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jenny M. said, "My students LOVED tracking their progress! Since they were able to track, they were more engaged!"

Are you looking to simplify tracking data and progress monitoring for second-grade standards? These Ask and Answer Questions graphic organizers and proficiency scales for data tracking will help you and your students save time and stay organized without the overwhelm. Great for standards-based grading! ❤️ The graphic organizers have fillable text boxes for distance learning or whole group instruction. ❤️ Each standards data tracking sheet includes essential questions, learning targets (I Can Statements), and essential understanding. ❤️ These scoreboards make it easy to plan lessons around the standard while tracking students learning. ✏️These are PowerPoint files. BUT they can be easily converted to Google Slides as they are preformatted for Google!!! What you get: Anchor Charts for RI.2.1 and RI.3.1, RL.2.1 and RL.3.1 Asking and Answering Questions with and without a scoreboard Editable CCSS Scoreboard - standards-based grading rubric Printable and Fillable Graphic Organizers Possible uses: The data tracking sheet is used to track student performance on the standards. They consist of 3 levels of proficiency: mastery (M), proficient (P), limited (L), or standards can be tracked by the 3, 2, 1, 0 proficiency scale (Fully editable!). Each student data tracking sheet has two Essential Questions, an Essential Understanding, and three learning targets (I can statements) that apply to the standard. The anchor charts can be projected, hung on the wall, placed in students' notebooks, or used in learning centers. The fillable graphic organizers can be displayed digitally for whole group learning, printed for student use, or assigned to students through any learning management system. ⚠️ Does not contain any reading passages❗ Bundle & Save! Purchase the Reading Progress Monitoring Graphic Organizers & Data Tracking Sheets 2nd Grade, and save 35% on both the Print AND Digital versions! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lindsay B. said, "This is an example of a great resource for the classroom, to help students transition towards asking before, middle, and end of the year questions while they read ANY book! This product does not skimp on quality or content, and the attention to detail is evident. Thank you!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jenny M. said, "My students LOVED tracking their progress! Since they were able to track, they were more engaged!"

Are you looking to simplify tracking data and progress monitoring for second-grade standards? These Ask and Answer Questions graphic organizers and proficiency scales for data tracking will help you and your students save time and stay organized without the overwhelm. Great for standards-based grading! ❤️ The graphic organizers have fillable text boxes for distance learning or whole group instruction. ❤️ Each standards data tracking sheet includes essential questions, learning targets (I Can Statements), and essential understanding. ❤️ These scoreboards make it easy to plan lessons around the standard while tracking students learning. ✏️These are PowerPoint files. BUT they can be easily converted to Google Slides as they are preformatted for Google!!! What you get: Anchor Charts for RI.2.1 and RI.3.1, RL.2.1 and RL.3.1 Asking and Answering Questions with and without a scoreboard Editable CCSS Scoreboard - standards-based grading rubric Printable and Fillable Graphic Organizers Possible uses: The data tracking sheet is used to track student performance on the standards. They consist of 3 levels of proficiency: mastery (M), proficient (P), limited (L), or standards can be tracked by the 3, 2, 1, 0 proficiency scale (Fully editable!). Each student data tracking sheet has two Essential Questions, an Essential Understanding, and three learning targets (I can statements) that apply to the standard. The anchor charts can be projected, hung on the wall, placed in students' notebooks, or used in learning centers. The fillable graphic organizers can be displayed digitally for whole group learning, printed for student use, or assigned to students through any learning management system. ⚠️ Does not contain any reading passages❗ Bundle & Save! Purchase the Reading Progress Monitoring Graphic Organizers & Data Tracking Sheets 2nd Grade, and save 35% on both the Print AND Digital versions! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lindsay B. said, "This is an example of a great resource for the classroom, to help students transition towards asking before, middle, and end of the year questions while they read ANY book! This product does not skimp on quality or content, and the attention to detail is evident. Thank you!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jenny M. said, "My students LOVED tracking their progress! Since they were able to track, they were more engaged!"

⭐️Standards-based lessons using mentor texts with Ask and Answer Questions standard and makes RI2.1 and RI2.2 easy. ⭐️This unit is packed with one week of lesson plans, sticky notes teacher and student questions, anchor charts, student journal pages, rubrics, and activities. ⭐️If you do not use Common Core, this resource is still perfect for teaching, developing, or reinforcing ask and answer questions skills. Aligns with many state-specific standards, including TEKS and VA SOL. Key Features: ✅ Comprehensive - Includes one week of lesson plans and everything you need to get the most out of the listed mentor texts.* ✅ Skill Targeted - Utilizes mentor text and included resources to focus specifically on deriving meaning from poetry. ✅ Integrates Mentor Texts - Integrates three popular mentor texts into the lessons:* The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles What is the World Made of? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Curious Critters by David FitzSimmons ✅ Diverse - Texts are carefully selected to ensure cultural diversity and share experiences that students can learn about and/or relate with. *See 'What's Included' below for a full list of resource contents. Mentor Text Picture Books MUST be Purchased Separately and Are Not Included. Nonfiction books are carefully selected for my units to include diverse cultures, scientific, and historical concepts for students to learn about and relate with. What is included? Pedagogy Behind the Curriculum (2 pgs.) Lesson Prep Instructions Sticky Note Template Lessons Plans: Days 1-5 and Differentiation (3 pgs.) Ask and Answer Questions Anchor Chart The Story of Ruby Bridges Journal Template The Story of Ruby Bridges Teacher Sticky Note Questions (2 pgs.) Asking and Answering Questions Student Sticky Note Questions Questions Flipbook & Instructions (5 pgs.) What Is the World Made Of? Journal Template What Is the World Made Of? Teacher Sticky Note Questions (2 pgs.) Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Student Sticky Note Questions Questions Flipbook & Instructions (2 pgs.) Curious Critters Journal Template Curious Critters Teacher Sticky Note Questions Student Sticky Note Questions Pentagon Questions Foldable & Instructions (3 pgs.) Sticky Note Questions Rubric Craft Coloring Toppers & Instructions (8 pgs.) Copyright & Terms of Use For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page. *************************************************************************** Related Products This product works great in conjunction with my 2nd & 3rd Grade RI.2.1 & RI.3.1 Passages and Questions! RI.2.1 & RI.3.1 Ask and Answer Questions Passsages Answering Fiction and Nonfiction Questions *************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment on the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ • Follow me on Facebook for updates on new products and sales • Follow me on Instagram *****************************************************************************

⭐️ These 2nd and 3rd Grade Ask and Answer Questions in Nonfiction and Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Units include Lexile® leveled close reading passages, question sets, assessments, and anchor charts. Texts, anchor charts, questions, and assessments are aligned to RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RI.2.1, and RI.3.1, focusing on asking and answering questions. These units are perfect for teaching students how to ask and answer questions who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate an understanding of key details in a text and how to refer explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. This Ask and Answer Questions Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle features: ✅ 22 Lexile Leveled Texts for 2nd and 3rd Grade ✅ Standard Focused Questions ✅ Interactive Anchor Charts ✅ Integrated Color Coding Strategy ✅ Two Assessment Passages ✅ Printable & Digital Google Slides Formats ✅ Trusted by Over 7,000 Teachers If you do not use Common Core, this unit is still perfect for teaching asking and answering questions in fiction skills. Aligns with many state-specific standards, including TEKS and VA SOL. This resource is perfect for: ✍ Modeling ✍ Gradual Release ✍ Small groups ✍ Whole Class ✍ Independent Practice ✍ Homework ✍ Mock Assessments ✍ More! What Makes This Resource Magic? ✏️Lexile Levels - Each passage contains a certified Lexile measure to make differentiation easy. Passages vary across the 2nd grade & 3rd grade Common Core Text Complexity Band (the range for second and third grade is 420L-820L). ✏️Integrated Color Coding - The color coding strategy encourages students to learn how to find and use text evidence in their answers. ✏️Comprehensive - Passages are perfect for comprehensive standard based test prep. Included anchor charts and questions make this resource great for lesson modeling. Works perfectly for small groups and guided reading. ✏️Scaffolding - Utilizes the Lexile Framework® for Reading and a mix of standard based essay and multiple choice questions to allow educators to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions. ✏️Highly Engaging - Contains original passages with custom illustrations designed to engage students of all levels and interests. Teachers Just ❤️LOVE❤️ This Resource: ★ Katrina B. said, "PERFECT resource for my small group intervention. I use this resource with my 3rd graders" ★ Chinaron V. said, "My students had a great time completing. Thank you for the awesome resource!" ★ Christina M. said, "As always these resources are the BEST! LOVE the targeted standards practice that they provide for my class!" What's Included? Open the product preview to learn more about the units included in this resource bundle. Copyright & Terms of Use Please review the Terms of Use Page for copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used. Related Product(s): Nonfiction Bundle- 2nd & 3rd Grade Common Core Standards Other Common Core Reading Comprehension Units Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to log in). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ • Follow me on Facebook for updates on new products and sales • Follow me on Instagram *****************************************************************************

RL.2.1 & RI.2.1 - Ask and Answer Questions: This fun worksheet bundle includes 6 worksheets, with a corresponding answer key on understanding key details + asking and answering questions! The pdf is high resolution, and is made to fit 8.5" 11" paper seamlessly. In this set we cover RL.2.1 & RI.2.1! Students read short stories and answer questions concerning key details, make inferences based off key details, and classify "Who" "What" "Where" "When" "Why" and "How". You can use these as in-class teaching material, assessment, reinforcement, or homework! This product is also suitable for use in distance learning and homeschooling. TPT now supports "Digital Activities", which allows you to easily import this product into Google Classroom. Please check the preview for insight as to what the package holds. We appreciate feedback! Thank you :) Common Core Standard: RL.2.1 & RI.2.1 Customer Tip: ᗤ Look for the ★ Follow next to our store logo and click it to become a follower. Doing so gives you e-mail updates about discounts, new products, and freebie announcements. ᗤ Leaving a review gives you ★ TPT credit which can be used for purchases site-wide! We love getting feedback back from our customers on how our products helped them, so don't hesitate to drop a review and get some credit for your other TPT needs! ᗤ Click here to go to our store! ᗤ Please note that by purchasing this product you are purchasing ONE license to use within ONE classroom. Additional licenses can be purchased at checkout. Copyright © 2020 HomeworkHut

This file includes 17 pages of graphic organizers and posters that are aligned with second grade reading standards: RL 2.1 and RI 2.1 (ask and answer questions about literary and informational text). When you DOWNLOAD this file, I would really appreciate your feedback with a friendly comment or rating. This will help me continue to create AWESOME products that teachers LOVE! =) If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]. Thanks for your support!! :) Be sure to check out my TpT site for more of my products: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Miss-Touch-Of-Class FOLLOW ME ON: *TeachersPayTeachers- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Miss-Touch-Of-Class *Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/misstouchofclass/ *Twitter- https://twitter.com/MissTouchOfClas *Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/misstouchofclasss/ *Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/misstouchofclass/?ref=bookmarks

KEY DETAILS ABOUT THANKSGIVING RL.1.1 & RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. RL.2.1 & RI.2.1 Ask and answer such...

6 W Question Cards Who, What, When, Where, Why, & How These cards prompt the students to ask a W question that can be answered in the text. Two sets of cards; the second has the W words (only) in Spanish and English. Students can work in pairs to ask and answer W questions. Common Core Align...

This low prep resource will help your students learn how to ask questions about a fiction or nonfiction text they have read. The more students practice asking their own questions about a text, the easier it will be for them to answer those questions and think critically about what they have read. These activities will help you teach Common Core Standards RL 2.1, RI 2.1, RL 3.1, RI 3.1 - asking and answering questions. Included in this resource: 1 poster with sentence starters to help students ask questions 3 short fiction reading passages with scaffolding to help them ask and answer questions 24 task cards that can be used with ANY fiction text that encourages students to ask a variety of different questions about the text 1 longer fiction reading passage that has students "create their own test" - they ask and answer questions about the text 3 short nonfiction reading passages with scaffolding to help them ask and answer questions 24 task cards that can be used with ANY nonfiction text that encourages students to ask a variety of different questions about the text 1 longer nonfiction reading passage that has students "create their own test" - they ask and answer questions about the text a grading rubric to help you assess student understanding Since this resource encourages students to ask their own questions, (and every student will ask different questions), no answer key has been provided. The grading rubric will help you assess student understanding. The preview shows everything that is included in this resource. You might also like: Nonfiction Text Features: Posters, Centers, and No Prep Activities Cause and Effect: Centers and No Prep Activities Kalena Baker, Teaching Made Practical

This product is a 60 question multiple choice assessment bank that measures student mastery of the following standards: RI.2.1- Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. RL.2.1- Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. Utilize this product to construct assessments, exit slips, and standards based worksheets that are common core aligned! The answer key is included

Do your kids need practice asking and answering questions? Reading and writing are interconnected. RL 2.1 and RI 2.1 requires students to ask and answer questions such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. This product provides writing task cards, shared writing slides, writing pages, and sample anchor charts in order to help students develop their skills of inquiry. What's included: Color task cards with a shadow background B/W task cards without a shadow Slides to display to the whole class Differentiated writing organizers Use as a writing center. Use as a “What Do I Do Now?” activity for early finishers. Use Slides to brainstorm and create shared writing. Color Copies: Print the color copies on white cardstock. Laminate the cards. Cut out the cards, hole punch, and place on a book ring. B/W Copies: Print the black/white copies on color cardstock. Laminate the cards. Cut out the cards, hole punch, and place on a book ring. Slides: Choose a slide. Project the slide on your Smartboard. Have the whole class respond to the prompt.

GREAT FOR 2ND GRADE TEST PRACTICE! INTERACTIVE EACH DAY HAS 4 SLIDES; 4 DIFFERENT STANDARDS: ONE MONTH'S WORTH LITERACY AND MATH! GOOGLE SLIDE AND SEESAW LINKS ARE PROVIDED! IN THIS RESOURCE, YOU WILL GET.... WEEK ONE.... DAY #1: 1. RL. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. OA.C.3 - ODD/EVEN 3. L 2.1 D - PAST TENSE VERBS 4. NBT. B.5 - ADD/SUBTRACT WITHIN 100 DAY #2: 1. RI. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; NON-FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. MD.10 - GRAPHS 3. RF. 2.3A - LONG/SHORT VOWELS 4. NBT. B.6 - ADDITION DAY #3: 1. RL. 2.7 - READING PASSAGE; FICTION - USING ILLUSTRATIONS 2. OA.C.4 - ARRAYS 3. L. 2.2D - SPELLING 4. G.A.2 - PARTITIONING SHAPES DAY #4: 1. RI 2.6 - READING PASSAGE; NON-FICTION - USING ILLUSTRATIONS 2. MD.A.1 - MEASUREMENT 3. RF 2.3B - SPELLING 4. NBT.B.7 - ADDITION/SUBTRACTION WITHIN 1000 DAY #5: 1. RL 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTION - FICTION 2. MD. A.2 - MEASUREMENT 3. L.2.4.E - DICTIONARIES 4. NBT.B.8 - 10 MORE/10 LESS - 100 MORE/100 LESS WEEK TWO.... DAY #1: 1. RL. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. OA.C.3 - ODD/EVEN 3. L 2.1 D - PAST TENSE VERBS 4. NBT. B.5 - ADD/SUBTRACT WITHIN 100 DAY #2: 1. RI. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; NON-FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. MD.10 - GRAPHS 3. RF. 2.3A - LONG/SHORT VOWELS 4. NBT. B.6 - ADDITION DAY #3: 1. RL. 2.7 - READING PASSAGE; FICTION - USING ILLUSTRATIONS 2. OA.C.4 - ARRAYS 3. L. 2.2D - SPELLING 4. G.A.2 - PARTITIONING SHAPES DAY #4: 1. RI 2.6 - READING PASSAGE; NON-FICTION - USING ILLUSTRATIONS 2. MD.A.1 - MEASUREMENT 3. RF 2.3B - SPELLING 4. NBT.B.7 - ADDITION/SUBTRACTION WITHIN 1000 DAY #5: 1. RL 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTION - FICTION 2. MD. A.2 - MEASUREMENT 3. L.2.4.E - DICTIONARIES 4. NBT.B.8 - 10 MORE/10 LESS - 100 MORE/100 LESS WEEK THREE.... DAY #1: 1. RL. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. OA.1 - WORD PROBLEMS 3. L 2.1 E - ADJECTIVES 4. NBT. A.1 - PLACE VALUE DAY #2: 1. RI. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; NON-FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. MD.A.3 - MEASUREMENT 3. RF. 2.3C - LONG VOWELS WITH TWO SYLLABLE WORDS 4. NBT. A.2 - COUNTING DAY #3: 1. RL. 2.1 - READING PASSAGE; FICTION - POEM 2. OA.B.2 - MENTALLY ADD/SUBTRACT WITHIN 20 3. L. 2.2E - DICTIONARIES 4. G.A.3 - PARTITIONING DAY #4: 1. RI 2.8 - READING PASSAGE; FICTION - AUTHOR'S PURPOSE 2. MD.4 - MEASUREMENT 3. RF 2.3D - DECODE PREFIXES 4. NBT.A.3 - PLACE VALUE DAY #5: 1. RL 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTION - FICTION - MAIN IDEA 2. MD. B.5 - WORD PROBLEMS 3. L.2.5.A - WORD RELATIONSHIPS 4. NBT.A.4 - GREATER THAN, LESS THAN WEEK FOUR... DAY #1: 1. RL. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. OA.C.3 - ODD/EVEN 3. L 2.1 F - SENTENCES 4. NBT. B.5 - ADD/SUBTRACT WITHIN 100 DAY #2: 1. RI. 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTIONS; NON-FICTION READING PASSAGE 2. MD.C.6 - NUMBER LINES 3. RF. 2.3E - TWO-SYLLABLE WORDS 4. NBT. B.6 - ADDING WITH UP TO FOUR - 2 DIGIT NUMBERS DAY #3: 1. RL. 2.1 - READING PASSAGE; COMPARE/CONTRAST FICTION 2. OA.C.4 - ARRAYS 3. L. 2.2A - CAPITALIZATION 4. G.A.1 - MEASUREMENT DAY #4: 1. RI 2.8 - READING PASSAGE; COMPARE/CONTRAST - NON-FICTION 2. MD.B.7 - TIME 3. RF 2.3F - SPELLING 4. NBT.B.7 - ADDING AND SUBTRACTING WITHIN 1000 DAY #5: 1. RL 2.1 - ASK/ANSWER QUESTION - FICTION - MAIN IDEA 2. MD. C.8 - MONEY 3. L.2.5.B - SYNONYMS 4. NBT.B.8 - MENTAL MATH *FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK TO SEE NEW PRODUCTS AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTS. https://www.facebook.com/loopedintoliteracy *FOLLOW ME ON TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Looped-Into-Literacy.

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Aloha friends! I am so happy to be participating with such amazing teacher/bloggers in the Bright Ideas Blog Hop! Today I am sharing a strategy that I have been using with my struggling readers to find and track information in a non-fiction text. Our 2nd grade team is focusing on Common Core Standard RI.2.1-Ask and answer questions such as who, what, when, where, why and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. My advanced readers are doing great, but I have a group of struggling readers who are having such a difficult time understanding how to answer a question completely. These kiddos are struggling just to read the text and now they have to cite evidence!? I worked with a small group this week and we did this activity together. This paragraph is from an old science text I had. We read through the paragraph together and discussed what we thought was the main idea. Then we read the questions. I had them highlight number one with a yellow crayon. We went back up to the text and found where it talked about rain. I had them highlight the whole sentence. We did it again for number two, but used pink this time. I had them use a different color for each question. Finally I had them answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper. I had them copy the colored sentence word for word. Then I read each question and they answered it in a complete sentence by reading what was on their paper. This was incredibly helpful to keep them focused and to keep track of their evidence/answer to each question. This was very low level, but they really need to practice this skill in order to move on to more complex questions. I am hoping that soon they will be able to quickly find information, underline it and begin to answer the questions in their own words. I am so glad you stopped by and hope this strategy can help some of your learners as well. The next stop on your hop is to my sweet friend Traci over at Dragonflies In First. She has a great classroom management tip on how to stop students from interrupting while you are working with individual students.

Today has been a long day. I had a sub this morning so I could go to a computer training, subbed in the afternoon, finished up some prep for our Family Reading and Math Night, and stayed at school until we cleaned up from that at 8. Any other teachers pulled a 12-hour-workday lately? Whew! Good thing I love teaching. I am feeling tired, but still thinking positive- so I wanted to share some of my favorite things lately. My Daymaker gave me the cutest little package of Post-Its and my favorite candy—peanut butter M&M’s. I may or may not have eaten a lot of these instead of dinner tonight when I stayed at school! Jolly Rancher Watermelon soda? Crazy delicious. I’ve been trying to drink less soda lately, but this is absolutely worth the calories once in awhile! I’m usually not a designer girl, but I found this on sale because it’s “last season’s pattern," and I just loved the bright colorful design. Even better, this is basically just a wallet with a strap, so I can’t really stuff way too much in it! Victoria’s Secret Sparkling Citrus—Lemon Escape hand & body cream. I’m not usually a fan of coconut, but this lotion makes me smell like a yellow Starburst! Picked up this elephant necklace from Target. It’s random, but I love it! I also got these at Target- cute flats that are actually comfortable. I normally can’t really do flats, but I am wearing these constantly because I can actually wear them all day and they are so CUTE too! Oh, and I can’t believe I forgot to take a picture of Candy Cane Hershey kisses! I can’t wait til they come out every year, and this year I didn’t know they were out yet until my husband surprised me with some. So sweet- and delicious! The last thing I’m loving? I posted my November edition of Super Text Detectives on TpT, and people have been leaving me such sweet feedback! Thank you— I get an email whenever there is a new sale or piece of feedback, and it truly makes my day! If you liked my freebies for Finding Text Evidence, be sure to check out this Super Text Detectives pack! It includes 10 non-fiction and 5 fiction passages. What are you loving lately? :)

This main idea resource comes with 19 main idea passages for you to teach your students how to recognize the main idea within a short, simple text. Comprehension questions are included as well text evidence. Reading Journal B.E.S.T Standards: Reading Journal Grade 1-3 Main Idea and Supporting Details Passages Fiction and Nonfiction Back to School Activities Reading Comprehension Passages Main Idea and Details Central Idea and Revelent Details

This assesses the following standards: RI.2.4 RL.2.4 Included in this resource is a mini assessment and full unit assessment as well as the answer keys. You can use the mini assessment to differentiate your instruction and check on the progress of your students through the standards assessed. The test questions were designed according to the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) Test Specifications for Fourth Grade ELA. Florida follows the Florida Standards which are very closely aligned to Common Core. This makes the assessment similar to other Common Core assessments and a valuable resource for the classroom. Passages are based on NGSS science standards topics and include one informational text and one literary text to support the learning of the standards. The grading is done on a standards-based scale. There are several different standards-based scales however, the following is and example of how I grade: 0/1 “Unrated”- They did not get any questions correct. This means they didn’t understand the standard and will need to be retaught 1/1 “Emerging” – They somewhat understood the standard but will need remediation 2/3“Approaching”- They mostly understand the standard but may require a quick review 3/3“Meeting” – They have successfully mastered the standard and can teach it to someone else. 3/3“Exceeding”- This rating can only be given to a student who has met the standard on two different assessments. When they can show they have mastered the standard twice you score them as exceeding the standard. This rating can be used on the unit assessment.

(Self-Grading/Digital & Printable Daily Practice Included) Quick, Daily Common Core ELA Practice! Five weeks are included. This document is a convenient way to cover and review the Common Core Reading Standards in 5 minutes a day. Use these short passages as a daily morning activity, as nigh...

This is a bundle containing ALL 51 of my Continuous Improvement Model (CIM) lessons for 6th grade Reading: Literature Common Core standards: RL1, RL2, RL3, RL4, RL5, RL6, RL7, RL9 AND Reading: Informational Text Common Core standards: RI1, RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, RI6, RI7, RI8, RI9. ***Please note: As of 10/9/17, there is an issue with the text links in RI.7 I am working to correct. If you purchase this before the correction is completed, please know you will be notified when the new version is uploaded and you will be able to update it for free. Thanks for your understanding!*** NOTE: Because of how Florida re-aligned their standards, these lessons are ALL appropriate for the LAFS.6.RL and LAFS.6.RI standards. These unique resources provide targeted practice for each Common Core standard. Instead of broad-spectrum practice, give your students specific, targeted practice on the standards with which they're struggling with this virtually NO PREP resource. Please be advised that due to size constraints, the preview contains files for all the CIMs except RI.7, 8, and 9. However, you should be able to assess the general quality and content of the CIMs from the available previews, since all the CIMs follow the same format and scaffolding. The file is a zip containing all the CIMs. All the lessons follow the "I do," "we do," "you do" model of instruction. All CIMs use literature appropriate for 6th-grade students. Each CIM has 3 lessons designed to take approximately 10 minutes each. Many teachers find these work well for bell work. Each CIM contains a teacher script for the "I do" and "We do" lessons to help walk students through the cognitive process of determining the correct answer. The questions can be used as multiple choice or short/extended response questions. Each CIM is a .zip containing 3 separate files: the teacher version (with script), student version without answer choices (open-response), and student version with answer choices (multiple-choice). The teacher version also has pages for displaying the questions (both with and without answer choices, depending on how you choose to teach) and daily excerpts. Student versions may be printed, copied, and distributed as necessary for the purchasing teacher's classroom. All the CIMs are in .pdf format. To determine if this bundle is right for you, I encourage you to download my CIM for RL.6.1, which is a freebie: 6th Grade Common Core Practice RL.6.1 three mini lessons FREE If you have any questions about the product, please contact me at [email protected]. If you decide to purchase this bundle, I ask that you please leave a comment. Thank you for your business and feedback! ★ Here are some other resources you may find useful: ★ 6th Grade Common Core Practice CIM minilessons Common Core vertical alignment by grade Common Core Question Stems Bundle Grades 6 7 8

The 2nd grade reading comprehension and fluency product includes 10 fiction and nonfiction passages. You can use these passages during small group instruction, or reading fluency and comprehension centers. Two comprehension questions are included for each passage.  Common Core Standard: RL.2.1 and RI.2.1: Students will demonstrate understanding of details in a text and answer questions such as who, what, where, when, and why. Students will have to: Read each text 3 times and color a star after each reading.  Answer text-based questions and color the evidence in the passage.  Write and answer their own questions about the important details in the text using the space provided under the passage.  Story Titles Sarah’s First Day of School The Little Red Hen The Butterfly Life Cycle Amy at the Park Emma Loves to Draw My Favorite Animal  The Magic Tree My Favorite Season  Timmy at the Beach  The Great Outdoors

***Updated 8/24/15 to include a brand new inference organizer! This bundle revolves around "Thank You, Mr. Falker," by Patricia Polacco. This unit hits Common Core State Standards RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, as well as W.1, W.2, and W.4. It also includes a link to an informational article about dyslexia with text-dependent questions, a close reading organizer, claims organizer, and idea for argumentative writing. Included: * 11 days of Editable Lesson Plans * 14 Question Cards (RL.1,2,3) * 14 Questions for after reading (RL.1,2,3) * 25 Text-Dependent Questions w/ Answer Key (RL.1, 2, 3, 4) * Inferences Graphic Organizer (RL.1) * Relationship Graphic Organizer (RL.1) * Theme Graphic Organizer and writing response (RL.2) * Theme Writing Response (W.2) * 3 Characterization Graphic Organizers (RL.3) * Character Analysis Essay (W.2) * Character Sketch Writing Task (W.2) * Character Change Graphic Organizer (W.3) * Character Change Essay/Writing Task (W.2) * Plot Diagram (W.3) * Development of Key Events Graphic Organizer (W.3) * Climax Written Response (W.2) * 1 Argumentative Writing Prompt and template (W.1) * 2 Argumentative Organizer Options (W.1) * Thank you Narrative Directions and Pre-Writing Organizer (W.3) * Thank you Letter Template (W.3) Informational Text about Dyslexia * Informational Text article about dyslexia (with citation) (RI.1) * Close Reading organizer (Explicit Information, inferences, key ideas) (RI.1) * 10 Text-Dependent Questions (RI.1, 2, 3, 4) * Dyslexia Claims and evidence writing assignment: Using two texts to write an argument. (W.1) This is a great way to ensure you are implementing Common Core! All files come with AND without learning targets and Common Core Standards listed on the document. You can select which version works best with your classroom. Be sure to check out my other literature resources! • "Priscilla and the Wimps" by Richard Peck • "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros • "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" • "The Hitchhiker" by Lucille Fletcher • "The Scribe" by Kristin Hunter • "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" by Ray Bradbury • "The Stranger" by Chris VanAllsburg • "Tuck Everlasting" Novel Bundle by Natalie Babbit

These exit tickets are designed to practice answering questions during guided reading or independent reading. Great for standards-based grading, the task cards ask questions from the Common Core Literature and Informational Text Standards for 2nd Grade (RL 2.1 through RL 2.9, RI 2.1 through 2.9), a...

These passages are great for comparing and contrasting. I use them in small group and for homework. Students build their understanding of the terms compare and contrast using these passages. Use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast two characters, events, seetting, and themes. Reading Journal B.E.S.T Standards: Reading Journal Grade 1-3 Included 20 Passages Fiction and Nonfiction Determining Word Meaning RI2.4 Fiction Topics: The Fair/ Ava's Nightmare/ The Noble Prince and Gentle Prince Nonfiction Topics: Ants/Bees Alligator/Crocodile U.S. and Canada Bats/Owls Earth/Mars Water/Juice These passages are a combination of determining word meaning and comparing and contrasting. This is great for close reading and or homework to reinforce the skill. Similar Resources: Arctic Animals Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Life Cycles Reading Comprehension Passages Black History Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION Reading Comprehension Spring Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions (Advanced Reading Group) Ocean Animals Reading Comprehension Passages

⭐️ This 2nd and 3rd Grade Nonfiction Text Features Images Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit includes Lexile® leveled close reading passages, question sets, assessments, and anchor charts. Texts, anchor charts, questions, and assessments are aligned to RI.2.7 and RI.3.7 and focus on nonfiction text features skills. It is perfect for teaching students to use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate an understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur). ⭐️ Teacher resources "How to Teach Nonfiction Text Features" and "How to Use This Resource" are included to help you get the most out of this 2nd & 3rd grade nonfiction text features aligned resource. This Nonfiction Text Features Reading Comprehension Passages Unit features: ✅ Twelve Lexile Leveled Texts for 2nd & 3rd Grade ✅ Standard Focused Questions ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Integrated Color Coding Strategy ✅ Two Assessment Passages ✅ Printable & Digital Google Slides Formats ✅ Trusted by over 18,000 teachers! If you do not use Common Core, this unit is still perfect for teaching nonfiction text features. Aligns with similar state-specific standards, including TEKS.LA.3.6.C, TEKS.LA.2.6.C, VA SOL.R.3.6.c, VA SOL.R.2.8.a. This resource is perfect for: ✍ Modeling ✍ Gradual Release ✍ Small groups ✍ Whole Class ✍ Independent Practice ✍ Homework ✍ Mock Assessments ✍ More! What Makes This Resource So Magical? ✏️Lexile Levels - Each qualifying passage contains a certified Lexile measure to make differentiation easy. Passages vary across the 2nd grade & 3rd grade Common Core Text Complexity Band (the range for second and third grade is 420L-820L). ✏️Integrated Color Coding - The color coding strategy encourages students to learn how to find and use text evidence in their answers. ✏️Printable & Digital Formats - This resource comes with both printable PDF and digital Google Slides formats, making it perfect for any learning environment. ✏️Comprehensive - Passages are perfect for comprehensive standard-based test prep. Included anchor charts and questions make this resource great for lesson modeling. Works perfectly for small groups and guided reading. ✏️Scaffolding - Utilizes the Lexile Framework® for Reading and a mix of standard-based short answer and multiple-choice questions to allow educators to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions. ✏️Highly Engaging - Contains original passages with high-quality photographs designed to engage students of all levels and interests. Teachers & Students ❤️LOVE❤️ This Resource: ★ Renee K said, "Really helped my class with these features. They loved doing it with their partners and in groups. Thanks for a great resource." ★ Bec L. called it a "Beautiful resource...". ★ Caitlin G. said, "I really liked using this resource. I have been having a hard time getting my students to remember/understand the importance of text features. This helped me really focus in and explain." What's Included: 1. Nonfiction Text Features Example Charts (3 pgs.) 2. How to Use This Resource Guide 3. How to Teach Nonfiction Text Features Guide 4. Text Feature Example Charts (3 pgs.) 5. Practice Passages & Question Sets The Power of Reading- 460L The Water Cycle- 540L Arbor Day- 600L Layers of the Earth- 610L Bottlenose Dolphins- 640L How to Read a Nutrition Label- 660L Tree Frogs- 720L Booker T. Washington- 750L Human Body Systems- 770L New York City- 810L 6. Test Passages & Question Sets Princess Diana- 640L NASA- 780L MagiCore is a Certified Lexile Partner: See more about why certified Lexile measures matter by clicking on the product preview and navigating to the About Lexile Levels page. Copyright & Terms of Use For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page. Other Related Products: ⇝ Using Illustrations to Understand Text - RL.2.7 RL.3.7 Google Distance Learning ⇝ Nonfiction Text Features Boom Cards ™ 2nd & 3rd Grade Digital Distance Learning ⇝ Text Features Task Cards for 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade - RI.2.5 RI.2.7 RI.3.5 RI.3.7 Skill Pack Bundle: This resource is available in a Skill Pack Bundle that contains six different resources focused on this specific reading skill – including lesson plans, digital mini-lessons, guided readers, task cards, and Boom Cards. ⇝ Text & Images Skill Pack - RI.2.7 RI.3.7 Bundle Up & Save: ⇝ 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension MEGA Bundle ⇝ 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension MEGA Bundle Looking for More Differentiation❔❓❔ This packet is leveled for 2nd and 3rd grade. If your students are reading below grade level expectations, you can use the first grade text features unit here. Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to log in). 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Use these engaging activities to guide your students to master summarizing their reading! Students will use main ideas and details to summarize both fiction and nonfiction reading passages in this unit. Summarizing Unit Contents: pages 1-2: Cover/Overview/Contents pages 3-4: Summarize Fiction and Summarize Nonfiction posters page 5: Main Idea and Supporting Details poster pages 6-12: Find the Key Concept activity (Students search around the room for 16 reading passages and match them to the main ideas on their recording sheet.) page 13: Find the Key Concept activity answer key page 14: Galapagos Island Main Idea and Details coloring worksheet page 15: Galapagos Island Main Idea and Details answer key page 16: Sort and Summarize task cards instructions pages 17-18: Short and Sweet Summaries reference posters pages 19-22: Sort and Summarize task cards (8) pages 23-26: Sort and Summarize answer key pages 27-32: Hunting for Summaries (6 passages that practice summarizing text in a consecutive order.) page 33: Hunting for Summaries answer key pages 34-36: Fiction and Nonfiction Post-It Practice pages pages 37-38: What's the Big Idea? Fiction and Nonfiction student posters pages 39-42: back-to-back summarizing fiction and nonfiction bookmarks (2) pages 42-84: black and white duplicate copy for your convenience page 85: Thank you and check out more units in this series! :) Enjoy! Copyright (c) 2014 bbap This unit is part of a series. The rest of the units are listed below: This unit is part of a series. The rest of the units are listed below: Visualizing Unit Making Connections Unit Asking Questions Unit Inferring Unit Predicting Unit Buy them together and save with this bundle: BUNDLE: All Reading Comprehension Units!

This freebie was designed to give you a sample of reading passages with text dependent comprehension questions for one literature standard and one informational standard. Engage your students with high-interest reading comprehension passages with text dependent analysis questions designed for one 2nd Grade CCSS LITERACY STANDARD and one INFORMATIONAL STANDARD. The Step-by-Step Questions are standard-based and focus on one standard at a time. It is available in PDF, GOOGLE, AND POWERPOINT and can easily be used because each mini-unit is in its own separate file. This sample is aligned to Common Core Standards RL.2.1 and RI.2.1. This sample is from a complete packet for all second grade standards: READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGES AND QUESTIONS BUNDLE FOR ALL LITERATURE AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARDS (3 LEVELS OF DIFFERENTIATION) What is included? ★ READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGES: These reading comprehension passages are perfect for CLOSE READING. The passages provide students with a complete reading to answer the standard-based questions effectively. Common Core Standards- 1 lengthly passages for each standard- 2 original passages. 3 differentiated reading levels- a total of 6 Passages. Lexile level 200-650- the range of levels for differentiation (Grades 1-4) Dyslexic Font- Each passage is written with or without a dyslexic font to meet the needs of all your students. (There is a separate PDF with all the passages in a dyslexic font.) ★ STEP-BY-STEP QUESTIONS: The questions were formulated in a STEP-BY-STEP process and specifically designed for that particular standard. Step 1: There are 6 multiple choice questions developed for basic comprehension of the text with some deeper-level questions mixed in. They were designed for students to get familiar with the text and are in the form of: Task Cards (Printable) Worksheet (Printable or Digital) GOOGLE Quiz (Digital) Step 2: There are 6 rigorous open-ended questions developed for text-dependent analysis so students can think critically and question their assumptions. The last question is a text-dependent analysis writing prompt. Without lines to put in a center, on a smart board, or in groups to write answers in a notebook With lines to write on the printable Digital with text boxes What is in the Zipfile? Each mini-unit is labeled according to the standard and title of the passage. There are two files for each title. PDF has all the teacher notes, Google Links, and printable pages. PowerPoint is for student use to write directly in the PowerPoint. (It is the same as the Google version.) The PowerPoint and Google Versions are perfect for DISTANCE LEARNING! These versions have larger fonts and spaces for easy digital reading. ★ Answer Keys: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE TEACHER PDF! ANSWER KEYS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE STUDENT POWERPOINT OR GOOGLE SLIDES. For each open-ended answer key, teachers will know which questions are directly related to the standard. The answers that are bold-faced are related to the standard. THE COMPLETE PACKET OF ALL 3RD GRADE STANDARDS INCLUDES ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: Literacy Standards: CCSS 1: Ask Questions CCSS 2: Summarize/ Main Idea/ Central Message / Recount Stories CCSS 3: Character Response CCSS 4: Words and Phrases (Rhythm, Rhyme and Meaning Regular Beats, Alliteration, Repeated Lines) CCSS 5: Story Elements and Story Structure CCSS 6: Point of View CCSS 7: Text and Visuals CCSS 8: N/A CCSS 9: Compare and Contrast CCSS 10: Comprehend Text Also included in passages and questions: ✓ Story, Drama, Poetry, Fables, Folktales ✓ Prediction ✓ Understand Key Details Informational Text Standards CCSS 1: Ask and Answer Questions CCSS 2: Main Idea and Supporting Details CCSS 3: Text Connections CCSS 4: Determine Word Meanings CCSS 5: Text Features CCSS 6: Author’s Purpose CCSS 7: Explain Images CCSS 8: Interpret Information CCSS 9: Reasoning CCSS 10: Comprehend Information Other Skills Covered: ✓ Compare and Contrast ✓ Multi-paragraph Text ✓ Text Evidence ✓ Provide Text Dependent Analysis Thank you for visiting my store! Pam

Help your fourth grade students prepare for the North Carolina Check-In. This test prep practice will provide children the opportunity to practice answering rigorous questions that align with the NC Check In standards outlined by DPI in the year 2024. The test prep includes: 1 fable fiction passage 1 expository informational passage 1 realistic fiction passage The following standards will be assessed: ** Remember, as stated by DPI the standards for ELA check ins will remain the same on each of the 3 assessments. The text complexity will gradually increase. NC.4.RL.1 NC.4.RL.2 NC.4.RL.3 NC.4.RL.4 NC.4.L.4 NC.4.L.5a NC.4.RI.1 NC.4.RI.2 NC.4.RI.3 NC.4.RI.4 NC.4.RI.5 NC.4.RI.8 Give your class the best chance to go in prepared on NC Check-Ins Days and perform to the best of their ability.

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These are the close reading comprehension passages and activities that every 2nd grade teacher is looking for! This BESTSELLING bundle has 95 original 2nd grade close reading passages and activities that will get to the heart of improving reading comprehension by teaching your students to become close reading experts! There are seventeen standards-based reading comprehension target skills in this product. Each reading comprehension target skill has a set of 5 reading passages and activities specifically dedicated to it (…except for all of the compare and contrast target skills because they all have a total of 10 reading passages so that your students can compare away!) Each one of the 95 reading passages have 2 pages of carefully written close reading tasks and reading comprehension activities. The first page of reading comprehension tasks is specifically aligned to the learning target identified at the top of the page. The second page of reading comprehension tasks is a SPIRAL REVIEW of all the reading comprehension learning targets for the grade level. This is perfect for holding those kids accountable for all of the reading comprehension skills they have already learned! No skill slipping on your watch! ★★★★★ This set of close reading passages and activities has been used in thousands of classrooms worldwide and has over 2,000 five-star reviews! ★★★★★ _________________________________________________________________ THE STANDARDS-BASED READING COMPREHENSION TARGETS INCLUDED ARE: INFORMATIONAL TEXTS → ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS (RI.2.1) → MAIN TOPIC (RI.2.2) → CONNECTIONS (RI.2.3) → WORD MEANINGS (RI.2.4) → TEXT FEATURES (RI.2.5) → TEXT PURPOSE (RI.2.6) → IMAGES AND DIAGRAMS (RI.2.7) → AUTHOR’S REASONS (RI.2.8) → COMPARE AND CONSTRAST (RI.2.9) LITERATURE → ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS (RL.2.1) → MESSAGE, LESSON, OR MORAL (RL.2.2) → CHARACTERS RESPOND (RL.2.3) → RHYTHM (RL.2.4) → STORY STRUCTURE (RL.2.5) → POINT OF VIEW (RL.2.6) → CHARACTER, SETTING, AND PLOT (RL.2.7) → COMPARE AND CONTRAST (RL.2.9) _________________________________________________________________ THIS BUNDLE OF READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDES: 2nd Grade Close Reading Passages and Activities - Nonfiction 2nd Grade Close Reading Passages and Activities - Fiction _________________________________________________________________ DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION INCLUDED FOR ALL READING PASSAGES AND ACTIVITIES In addition to the traditional printable pack, the close reading passages and activities in this download can also be assigned via Google slides or Google Classroom, which makes everything very versatile for digital distance learning. To see a video overview of the digital version as well as instructions for assigning these close reading passages and activities using Google Docs or Google Classroom, check out these videos: PART 1 - Video Overview of the Product Features PART 2 - Instructions for Assigning via Google Drive (for users who do NOT have Google Classroom) PART 3 - Instructions for Assigning via Google Classroom _________________________________________________________________ CAREFULLY CRAFTED CLOSE READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGES AND ACTIVITIES Each close reading comprehension passage falls within the Lexile level of 450-790, which is the standard expectation for 2nd-3rd grade. The Lexile level is marked at the top of each passage. The informational text types range between STEM topics, science, history, and opinion pieces. The formats include website simulations, magazine articles, and texts with multiple diagrams. In terms of interest level, EVERY passage is written with a 2nd grader in mind. WHAT STANDARDS ARE THESE CLOSE READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES ALIGNED TO? This product is most closely aligned to the Common Core standards. However, everything is referenced as “learning targets” so that it is applicable within any 2nd grade classroom. There are two options in this download. You can choose to either use a version where the passages and activities make references to Common Core or a version that does NOT make references to Common Core. The content is the same in both sets of passages and activities, but this option gives Common Core schools a specific reference to the corresponding standard, which may be helpful. WHAT CAN THESE CLOSE READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGES BE USED FOR? These close reading comprehension passages and activities are perfect for teaching reading comprehension skills, reading assessments, guided reading groups, or reading comprehension homework. Your students must refer to the text and provide textual evidence of their understanding and comprehension of the passages. _________________________________________________________________ TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I used these with second grade students as well as above average 1st grade readers. I integrated these into guided reading lessons once a week. The passages were engaging and it was easy to match target skills specific to the weekly comprehension skill. The students really enjoyed discussing and searching for evidence within the text. Using specific colored crayons helped with engagement also.” Melinda H. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "These bundles have a been a staple of mine for at least the last 7 or so years. Anytime I change grades, I immediately download this knowingly life will be much easier. Students find the color coding engaging and I love that there are multiple levels for each skill and how clearly labeled they are.” - A is for Abbott ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I am extremely impressed with the level of interest in these passages, and the questions that go along with each passage. They align to specific standards, and the resource is organized to quickly find the standards that I needed to focus on for my students.” – Susan Wagner _________________________________________________________________ NOTE: The Common Core standards consider 2nd and 3rd grade level texts within the same Lexile level band of 450-790. That means I use many (about 85%) of the same texts in both the 2nd and 3rd grade reading passages. I only modify the reading passages slightly for text complexity and to better match the specific grade level standards. However, you will see that the questions and activities on each of these grade level products are completely different and aligned to that grade level’s standards. If a 2nd grade teacher is looking for something to differentiate for higher level readers, I suggest my 4th Grade Close Reading packs. _________________________________________________________________ MORE CLOSE READING ACTIVITIES AND PASSAGES 1st Grade Close Reading Passages and Activities – BUNDLE * 1st Grade Close Reading Passages and Activities – Nonfiction * 1st Grade Close Reading Passages and Activities – Fiction * 2nd Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - BUNDLE 2nd Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Nonfiction 2nd Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Fiction 3rd Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - BUNDLE 3rd Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Nonfiction 3rd Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Fiction 4th Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - BUNDLE 4th Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Nonfiction 4th Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Fiction 5th Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - BUNDLE 5th Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Nonfiction 5th Grade Differentiated Reading Passages and Activities - Fiction FREEBIE - Compare and Contrast Two Passages (2nd/3rd Grade) FREEBIE - Compare and Contrast Two Passages (4th/5th Grade) * NOTE: The 1st grade close reading packs do NOT include differentiated passages. - Alyssha Swanson Teaching and Tapas