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This resource includes 19 no prep pages, 4 reading passages (two informational and two literature), comprehension questions, academic vocabulary, and a coloring page. This resource is the perfect companion for the 3rd grade Science or Literacy Units about water and weather.

This no prep reading comprehension will help students with comparing two texts. Students read two texts: one is informational about the water cycle and the other is fictional about two kids on journey with a water droplet. Students answer evidence based questions about both reading passages and then compare and contrast the two texts. This reading comprehension practice is the perfect companion for the 3rd grade water cycle or weather unit. This resource also includes a vocabulary page with aca

Grab these no prep Groundhog Day Paired Passages to teach students about why Groundhog Day is celebrated and what it means. Students read two texts: one is informational about the holiday of Groundhog Day and the other is fictional about a girl named Lila who goes to see if her town ground sees his shadow. Students answer evidence based questions about both reading passages and then compare and contrast the two texts.

Are your students obsessed with axolotls? Students will love learning more about this adorable amphibian in this informational text. This resource includes 3 engaging, no prep pages about axolotls with 5 reading comprehension questions. Use the reading passage and questions during science (animal adaptations), literacy centers, reading lessons, small group lessons, independent practice, or for homework. This high interest reading passage can help you engage even the most reluctant readers.

Use this no prep reading passage, questions, vocabulary, and coloring pages to teach early elementary students about groundhogs and Groundhog Day. Read the article aloud to students or have them read it independently to answer the 5 comprehension questions. The vocabulary page with pictures will help students have a better understanding of the text. Students can also color the coloring pages for morning work or as an extension activity around Groundhog Day.

Are your students obsessed with adorable hedgehogs? Students will love learning more about these cute mammals in this informational text. This resource includes 3 engaging, no prep pages about hedgehogs with 5 reading comprehension questions. Use the reading passage and questions during science (animals, life cycles, habitats), literacy centers, reading lessons, small group lessons, independent practice, or for homework. This high interest reading passage can help you engage even the most reluc

Students read two texts: one is informational about the season of winter and snow and the other is fictional about a girl named Maya watching animals in a snowy forest. Students answer evidence based questions about both reading passages and then compare and contrast the two texts. This reading comprehension practice is perfect for the winter season, but students could practice these skills at any time of the year.

Get students writing quickly with this no prep poem template! Perfect for any poetry unit. Students can choose a color and use their five senses to describe the color. It comes with an example poem to guide students' thinking.

After students have added text features to their informational writing pieces, have students reflect and evaluate their work. You can use this as an exit ticket or as a tool to help students decide which text features to keep or discard.