Looking for meaningful, standards-based reading and writing practice that fits seamlessly into your science and social studies instruction? This cross-curricular resource includes 10 high-interest informational passages, each paired with a text-dependent analysis (TDA) prompt, vocabulary support, and a sample student response using the RACES writing strategy.

Perfect for 3rd-6th grade, these passages are designed to strengthen close reading, critical thinking, and constructed response skills—all while reinforcing content-area knowledge!

What’s Included:

• 10 original informational passages on science & social studies topics
• 10 text-dependent analysis questions to promote deeper thinking
• 2 vocabulary words per passage with student-friendly definitions
• 10 sample RACES writing responses (model paragraphs)
• 2 anchor charts for student reference
• Student writing checklist
• Teacher scoring page

• Covers topics like:
  • Earth 100 million years ago
  • William Penn
  • Susquehannock Native Americans
  • Brain and nervous system
  • Energy and roller coasters
  • Mimic octopus adaptations
  • Renewable energy
  • Latitude and longitude
  • First people in North America
  • Navajo Code Talkers
    

✏️ Why Teachers Love It:

• Saves time planning and prepping
• Aligns with TDA and RACES writing expectations
• Promotes cross-curricular learning
• Engages students with accessible, grade-level texts
• Easy to print and use in small groups, whole class, or test prep
  

Use It For:

• Test prep (PSSA, state assessments)
• ELA centers or guided reading
• Science and social studies literacy integration
• Morning work or bell ringers
• Homework or early finishers
• Writing mini-lessons
  

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