Have you ever met a kid who didn't like animals? Me either! That is why these NONFICTION ANIMAL PASSAGES will become a staple in your classroom!
In my Nonfiction Animal Passages library, I have OVER 70 animals to choose from. Each resource has 2 passages: a 1-page easier passage and a 2/3-page more challenging passage.
The 1-page passages are great for first grade. The longer passages work well in 2nd or 3rd grade and are also engaging enough for struggling older readers.
After students read the passage, here are some activities you can use to boost comprehension.
Use these vocabulary cards to deepen understanding of new words. All the vocabulary words are highlighted in the passage so students can find the words easily.
Once your students have read and found the vocabulary words, they can complete the vocabulary worksheet.
2 levels are included, one that goes with the shorter passage and one that goes with the longer one.
Two levels of comprehension question worksheets are also provided. The
1-page passage has one sheet and the multiple page passage has questions for each page.
The 1-page questions can be used with the larger passage as well.
I have included identical pages with single-line options for older students.
2. After that, the students used their ideas from the graphic organizer to write sentences on an outline.
3. After a conference with the teacher, the students recopied the report onto fox paper and illustrated.
In this 2nd grade class, students got to choose which animal they wanted to read about.
1. During reading, students used a complex web to outline ideas.
2. They then used the web to formulate facts and details for their writing piece.
3. After conferencing with the teacher, they edited and recopied the piece for a final draft and illustrated.
Here is an example of what comes in a pack:
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