3rd, 4th, & 5th grade reading passages with comprehension questions are ready to go in this nonfiction close reading pack! These high-interest science reading comprehension passages and questions are perfect for engaging students and helping them learn a variety of science topics as they practice important reading strategies.

Included are 30 articles to help your students understand these science topics through close reading activities.

These nonfiction reading articles will help your students learn important topics and tie together reading and science.

Help your students understand different science topics like understanding fossils, rocks, weathering, and erosion with these engaging and critical-thinking nonfiction articles.

Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students understand how to explore the texts in meaningful ways to help them both practice comprehension strategies and learn content.

Save valuable classroom time by combining science and close reading together with these activities! Your students will practice gathering important information and reflecting as they read science content.

This bundle includes an exclusive text marking anchor chart only available when purchasing this bundle!

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This set includes printable AND digital versions.

CONTENTS:

✓30, two-page articles with critical thinking reader response questions on different science topics with reader reflection activities to match each article.

Topics Include:

✓ Rocks

✓ Fossils

✓ Erosion

✓ Weathering

✓ Weather and Climate

✓ Hazardous Weather

✓ Pollution

✓ Rainforests

✓ Water Cycle and Clouds

PLUS:

✓3 Anchor Charts: ABC of Why We Close Read, 123s of Close Reading, Close Reading Text Marking

✓123s of Close Reading Graphic Organizer to use with any passage

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"Perfect for 4th grade NGSS!"

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