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Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks
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What others say

"this was perfect for my special education students. the reading level was perfect and the basketball facts were engaging "
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Lindsay R.
"We used this as part of our march madness room transformation. I used some of it for morning work and the rest for rotations. The kids found the materials very engaging. Thank you!"
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Lauren F.

Description

Are your students excited for March Madness? Engage your students with reading and math basketball themed problem solving task cards and nonfiction close reading passages that promote critical thinking!

Help your students learn about basketball this March with these engaging and critical thinking nonfiction articles perfect to practice close reading strategies.

Included are 3, two-page informational articles to help your students understand the history of basketball, how to play the game and tournaments, and learn about Michael Jordan.

The passages and comprehension questions will have your students practicing gathering important information and reflecting as they read.

Practice problem-solving with these differentiated math task cards. These leveled task cards include problems that build upon each other and require critical thinking of your students.

Students must correctly solve each task card, as solutions from each task card is needed to solve other task card problems. With a basketball theme, the problems are highly engaging for students.

Save 20% by purchasing this bundle!

Both packs include print and digital versions!


CONTENTS of Math Pack:

✓2 sets of 8 task cards at two different levels

✓Problem Solving Response Sheet

✓Math Reflection Response Sheet

✓Answer Keys

CONTENTS of Reading Activity Pack:

Link and directions to use the digital version in Google Classroom

3 Differentiated NF Passages and Reader Response Questions and 2 Activity Pages for each:

  • Historically Speaking
  • Playing in a Tournament
  • Michael Jordan Biography

Bonus Activities

  • Doodle Thinker: Basketball
  • All in One Page Reading
  • Opinion Writing and Organizer
  • Design Your Own Jersey
  • Design Your Own Sneaker
  • Word Search
  • Basketball 3-2-1
  • Vocabulary Check
  • Main Idea Organizer
  • Agree or Disagree? Reflection
  • Invent Your Own Game
  • Take a Critical Stance Reflection

Answer Keys

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Basketball Reading Comprehension Worksheet Wordsearch Madness March Math Tasks

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What others say

"this was perfect for my special education students. the reading level was perfect and the basketball facts were engaging "
star
Lindsay R.
"We used this as part of our march madness room transformation. I used some of it for morning work and the rest for rotations. The kids found the materials very engaging. Thank you!"
star
Lauren F.

Description

Are your students excited for March Madness? Engage your students with reading and math basketball themed problem solving task cards and nonfiction close reading passages that promote critical thinking!

Help your students learn about basketball this March with these engaging and critical thinking nonfiction articles perfect to practice close reading strategies.

Included are 3, two-page informational articles to help your students understand the history of basketball, how to play the game and tournaments, and learn about Michael Jordan.

The passages and comprehension questions will have your students practicing gathering important information and reflecting as they read.

Practice problem-solving with these differentiated math task cards. These leveled task cards include problems that build upon each other and require critical thinking of your students.

Students must correctly solve each task card, as solutions from each task card is needed to solve other task card problems. With a basketball theme, the problems are highly engaging for students.

Save 20% by purchasing this bundle!

Both packs include print and digital versions!


CONTENTS of Math Pack:

✓2 sets of 8 task cards at two different levels

✓Problem Solving Response Sheet

✓Math Reflection Response Sheet

✓Answer Keys

CONTENTS of Reading Activity Pack:

Link and directions to use the digital version in Google Classroom

3 Differentiated NF Passages and Reader Response Questions and 2 Activity Pages for each:

  • Historically Speaking
  • Playing in a Tournament
  • Michael Jordan Biography

Bonus Activities

  • Doodle Thinker: Basketball
  • All in One Page Reading
  • Opinion Writing and Organizer
  • Design Your Own Jersey
  • Design Your Own Sneaker
  • Word Search
  • Basketball 3-2-1
  • Vocabulary Check
  • Main Idea Organizer
  • Agree or Disagree? Reflection
  • Invent Your Own Game
  • Take a Critical Stance Reflection

Answer Keys

Please see the preview for a more detailed look at all this product has to offer.

You will LOVE:

Follow me HERE for notifications of new products and sales. Remember new products are always 50% off the first 24 hours!

Questions? Email me directly HERE.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

Reviews

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Rated 4.86 out of 5, based on 26 reviews
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well crafted resource
Rated 5 out of 5
March 30, 2026
this was perfect for my special education students. the reading level was perfect and the basketball facts were engaging
Martin R.
65 reviews
well crafted resource
Rated 5 out of 5
March 9, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
This was exactly what I was hoping it would be for me to use for my test prep!
Cadey Parsons
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551 reviews • Alabama
Grades taught: 3rd, 5th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
June 23, 2025
We used this as part of our march madness room transformation. I used some of it for morning work and the rest for rotations. The kids found the materials very engaging. Thank you!
Lauren F.
529 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
April 14, 2025
I used this with my class the week of March Madness and they absolutely loved the articles!
Erin Knox
(TPT Seller)
6 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
October 8, 2024
I have students that love basketball. They loved this and so do I. Thank you for the hard work you put into creating this resource.
Love 2 Teach 20
(TPT Seller)
469 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 6th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
September 22, 2024
Great resource and I loved using this during my March Madness unit!
Lorie B.
578 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals
Rated 5 out of 5
September 18, 2024
Great task cards that I didn't have to prep. Fun theme as well
Lauren Wells
(TPT Seller)
847 reviews
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Student populations: Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
July 3, 2024
My students loved this resource that I implemented in our daily reading rotations.
Kimberly C.
372 reviews
Grades taught: 4th

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