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"This differentiated bundle is a fantastic resource for teaching reading comprehension with a basketball theme that hooks students’ interest. The passages are thoughtfully leveled, making it easy to meet the needs of diverse learners while covering key comprehension skills."
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Karen S.

Description

These March Madness Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions are perfect for March! They will do two things for your students. First, they will engage them, because they are timely and teach about famous basketball players from the NBA! Second, they will give your students a chance to practice text evidence skills. Both lead to growth, which is a teacher's dream come true!

What is included in this download?

Four reading passages are included in this product, at three different levels (12 passages, total). A 2nd grade set is included for the on-level 2nd grade reader. There are 1st grade sets for a below-second-grade reader, and a 3rd grade set for advanced readers.

This low-prep design only requires you to print and start teaching! You can print the passages and question sets front and back to minimize the papers you manage. Or, print graphic organizers and help students practice finding text evidence to support their answers!

The four passages in this product are titled:

  • Michael Jordan
  • LeBron James
  • Steph Curry
  • Kobe Bryant

*Each passage comes with 5 short answer comprehension questions. Answer keys are provided. (*1st grade passages come with 3 short answer questions)

Graphic organizers provided are for:

  • Cause and Effect
  • Main Idea/Key Details
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Problem + Solution
  • Sequence of Events

Be sure to leave feedback on this product, and follow my store to see what great reading passages are coming next!

Do you want more reading comprehension passages? Check out my year-long bundle, with every set from my store!

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Who created this product?

Stephanie Sutherland has served as a classroom teacher for seven years in Tennessee public schools, with one year as an instructional coach. She has her BA in child psychology, and her Masters in Elementary Teaching. She enjoys creating resources for lessons that she has done in her own classroom in an attempt to make other teachers' lives easier.

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TERMS OF USE - © Stephanie Sutherland-The Simple Classroom

Purchase of this digital download is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part) on the internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me with any questions!

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Basketball Reading Comprehension Passages | Differentiated Bundle

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"This differentiated bundle is a fantastic resource for teaching reading comprehension with a basketball theme that hooks students’ interest. The passages are thoughtfully leveled, making it easy to meet the needs of diverse learners while covering key comprehension skills."
star
Karen S.

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Description

These March Madness Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions are perfect for March! They will do two things for your students. First, they will engage them, because they are timely and teach about famous basketball players from the NBA! Second, they will give your students a chance to practice text evidence skills. Both lead to growth, which is a teacher's dream come true!

What is included in this download?

Four reading passages are included in this product, at three different levels (12 passages, total). A 2nd grade set is included for the on-level 2nd grade reader. There are 1st grade sets for a below-second-grade reader, and a 3rd grade set for advanced readers.

This low-prep design only requires you to print and start teaching! You can print the passages and question sets front and back to minimize the papers you manage. Or, print graphic organizers and help students practice finding text evidence to support their answers!

The four passages in this product are titled:

  • Michael Jordan
  • LeBron James
  • Steph Curry
  • Kobe Bryant

*Each passage comes with 5 short answer comprehension questions. Answer keys are provided. (*1st grade passages come with 3 short answer questions)

Graphic organizers provided are for:

  • Cause and Effect
  • Main Idea/Key Details
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Problem + Solution
  • Sequence of Events

Be sure to leave feedback on this product, and follow my store to see what great reading passages are coming next!

Do you want more reading comprehension passages? Check out my year-long bundle, with every set from my store!

****************************************************************************************************************

Who created this product?

Stephanie Sutherland has served as a classroom teacher for seven years in Tennessee public schools, with one year as an instructional coach. She has her BA in child psychology, and her Masters in Elementary Teaching. She enjoys creating resources for lessons that she has done in her own classroom in an attempt to make other teachers' lives easier.

****************************************************************************************************************

TERMS OF USE - © Stephanie Sutherland-The Simple Classroom

Purchase of this digital download is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part) on the internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me with any questions!

hello@thesimpleclassroom.com

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Engaging and Accessible for All Learners!
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November 5, 2025
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This differentiated bundle is a fantastic resource for teaching reading comprehension with a basketball theme that hooks students’ interest. The passages are thoughtfully leveled, making it easy to meet the needs of diverse learners while covering key comprehension skills.
Karen S.
503 reviews • Georgia
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 9, 2025
Great stories to read for comprehension. Very engaging.
Ashley Perkins
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181 reviews
Grades taught: 6th
Student populations: Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
January 10, 2024
Very good resource for my small reading groups and very engaging!
Brie H.
98 reviews
Grades taught: 1st, 3rd, 4th

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