Close Reading Comprehension Color-Coding Text Evidence FREE

The included story and comprehension activities in this free sample require students to justify answers by color-coding text evidence. The tasks are motivating and teach kids to think about what they read.

Resource Details

This is a free sample from the Grade 4 resource of the effective Reading Comprehension Color-Code Text Evidence series. It can be used with 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade students depending on skill level. The passage and worksheet are great for close reading activities that focus on citing textual evidence. Full answer key is included including suggested color-coding. The activity is great for whole group, small group, individuals, tutoring, centers, and homework applications. Pages in the packet are designed to be printed in either color or grayscale with good results. The color-coding text evidence activity is effective for homeschool or summer practice.

I am confident you will find the color-coding text evidence a very effective resource. It requires students to be accountable for their choices by citing text evidence. It requires thinking and the act of coloring evidence with colored pencils is fun and motivating. You will likely experience your students wanting MORE of this type of activity. An entire packet is available for grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6. The 260 page bundle including all four resources is a great value and perfect to meet the varied needs of a differentiated classroom. See the links below for more information.

Close Reading Comprehension Color-Coding Text Evidence Grade 3

Close Reading Comprehension Color-Coding Text Evidence Grade 4

Close Reading Comprehension Color-Coding Text Evidence Grade 5

Close Reading Comprehension Color-Coding Text Evidence Grade 6

Close Reading Comprehension Color-Coding Text Evidence Grades 3-6 BUNDLE


Questions and Topics Addressed in this Resource

The story in this resource can be used as an assessment tool to test upper elementary students in grade 3, grade 4, grade 5 on their comprehension skill levels. The story and questions on the printable worksheets adhere to core standards in the U.S and elsewhere. The text based evidence activity can be a great supplement to district and state curriculum requirements and are easily adaptable to existing lesson plans. Students enjoy doing detective work as they try to justify their answers and then color code text evidence examples that match their responses.

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