Looking for print and go social studies reading comprehension passages with a DIGITAL option? This BUNDLE is a set of 4 paired passages for a total of 8 close reading texts. Concepts cover the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement. Each set includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, a compare and contrast written response organizer, main idea task, and vocabulary organizers. Sets then include a variety of additional reading strategy activities with text dependent questions.

These standards-based literacy activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even homework! Let this packet help you cover social studies and reading skills at the same time! Each paired passage set varies slightly in reading genres and activities.

Your Purchase Will Include:
The Underground Railroad Paired Passages
The Civil War Paired Passages

Civil War Reconstruction Paired Passages

The Civil Rights Movement Paired Passages

Genres May Include:
- nonfiction
- fictional letter
- fictional webpage

Activities May Include:
- Main Idea
- Written Response
- Sequence
- Making inferences
- Context Clues
- Cause and Effect
- Evidence from the Text
- Nonfiction Text Structure
- Nonfiction Text Features
- Vocabulary

Take a peek at the previews for a better picture of what is included!

Please Note: The same passages and activities are used for both the printable and digital versions of this activity. The digital version includes all text boxes and moveable pieces needed for completion.

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