Eric Summers

Characters, Setting, and Plot Reading passages for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. These passages are also great for special education students in 5th and 6th grade. This packet includes 9 reading passages. 3 passages focusing on characters, 3 passages focusing on setting, and 3 passages focusing on plot. Each passages includes a few multiple choice and open-ended questions that can be used for assessment. Each passage is from 300-500 words long, FYI - Some of these passages may be a bit too hard for e

Astronomy (Planets) reading passages for middle school covering the planets and the sun. Can be used for reading comprehension practice and assessment. The Sun Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Each reading passage is appropriate for 6-8th grade and contains information about each planet including how it was discovered and general information about the planet's origin and makeup. The passages are approximately 500 words in length and each passage is accompanied by a glossary

Animals Reading Comprehension Passages for Elementary Grades, Can be used for reading comprehension assessment. This pack includes 9 reading passages about amazing animals. Following each passage is another version of the passage in MAZE/Daze reading comprehension assessment format. This means that the passage is altered so that every few words the reader is prompted to select the word that makes the most sense out of three possible answers. This forces the reader to think about what words woul

********Updated - Now a TpT Digital Resource as Well! **********Middle School Earth Sciences (Weather) Reading Passages for Reading Comprehension Practice and Assessment Check the preview to see everything you are getting! This reading packet includes articles on the following topics: Clouds Snow Thunderstorms Hurricanes Tornadoes Weather Forecasting Floods Lightning These reading passages can be used for assessment or for practicing close reading. They are also great on their own as science rea

"Night of the Volcano" Reading Comprehension Practice Passage with assessment questions for grades 6,7,8. This is a practice reading comprehension passage that I created for my class. It contains a short story about a young girl who was left alone with her baby brother the night that the lava barriers around her town failed. It is a short, engaging passage with vivid details and metaphors to give your students plenty of practice. The passage also includes a few assessment questions including mul

Kangaroo MAZE format reading comprehension and assessment passage. This reading passage is all about kangaroos and is written in MAZE format. That means that every few words the reader is presented with a choice of words and they have to pick the one that makes the most sense in the context of the passage. Both the original passage and the MAZE format passage are included as well as instructions on how to use the product. Check out some of my other products! Complete Author's Purpose Packet W

The Empty School is a "not too scary" horror/suspense story for 6th graders and above. It would also work as a read aloud for 4th and 5th graders. This free resource is great for practicing comprehension while keeping students engaged with a mysterious, thrilling story featuring a female protagonist. Included is the story as well as some multiple choice and written response comprehension questions. There is an AUDIO version of this story as well and you can find the link inside of the download f

This free reading passage about Bottlenose Dolphins is in the MAZE assessment format. This means that the passage is altered so that every few words the reader is prompted to select the word that makes the most sense out of three possible answers. This forces the reader to think about what words would have the best meaning in light of the passage. The reader must be familiar with both the content of the passage and basic sentence structure. The passage is also followed by detailed instructions

We used this activity in class to practice doubling strategies. By playing this game, the students were lead to discover the property of doubles on their own (as in doubles being always even numbers). The students enjoyed the game (who doesn’t love playing with dice?) and discovering the pattern on their own. Students roll the dice, double the number, and then color in the corresponding column on their chart. As they roll more numbers and make more doubles, they will notice that not all numbers

SEE PREVIEW FOR A COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THIS PACKET This reading packet includes five Greek myths written as dramatic narratives (short stories). This packet includes the following myths: Perseus and Medusa King Midas Echo and Narcissus Icarus Phaeton (the boy who tried to drive the chariot of the sun) Each story is about 2.5 - 3 pages long and includes a short comprehension assessment that includes 5 multiple choice and 3 short answer questions. An answer key is provided. The files are provided

Independent And Guided Practice Temporal (Time Order) Words Worksheets for use as Practice or Homework. The use and understanding of temporal words is a skill that is required of third grade and above in the Common Core and in many state's curriculum. The worksheets in this packet are the ones I used for guided practice and independent practice in my classroom. Each sheet provides the student the opportunity to practice identifying temporal words in a passage or sentence. The guided practice p

10 Elementary Level Compare and Contrast Reading Passages for Commercial Reuse or Reading Instruction. This package includes 10 reading passages that are written to be used as part of a compare and contrast lesson or activity. They are being sold for commercial reuse and you may modify them and resell them as you see fit as long as you adhere to the guidelines specified in the document. These may not be purchased and then resold as stand-alone products! You must use them as PART of a larger pr

¡Mi producto popular, ahora en español!Personajes, Escenario y TramaPasajes de lectura para segundo, tercer y cuarto grado. Estos pasajes también son excelentes para estudiantes de educación especial en quinto y sexto grado. Este paquete incluye 9 pasajes de lectura: 3 pasajes centrados en los personajes3 pasajes centrados en el escenario3 pasajes centrados en la tramaCada pasaje incluye algunas preguntas de opción múltiple y preguntas abiertas que se pued

Leveled Booklets and Reading Passages about Thomas Edison for Middle School Reading Comprehension Assessment or Science and Social Studies Content. Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors of the modern era. His work with the telegraph, electricity, and the phonograph literally set the stage for the telephone, motion pictures, and even the Internet. This packet includes two printable booklets and reading passages concerning Thomas Edison and how his hard work and determination ensured h

Hunted is an adventure story about a young boy is is being stalked by a pack of wolves. He must find the strength inside of himself to escape from an impossible situation. This is an engaging story for middle and high school with simple vocabulary and a clear premise and theme. I have included questions for comprehension assessment as well. There is an audio version of this story available on Youtube (see link in product download). All I ask for in return for this product is an honest review on

Reading comprehension practice passage - the creation of Basketball. A short reading passage and short question and answer sheet regarding the creation of Basketball. The lexile score for the passage is 830 and the grade levels are 4-5. The passage is approximately 350 words long. Please feel free to follow me! Please take the time to check out some of my other products! Middle School Earth Science Close Reading Passages With Comprehension Practice Middle School Astronomy Close Reading Pass

Middle school reading passages covering Astronomy (planets) and Earth Science (weather) for reading comprehension practice and assessment. This bundle contains my Weather Reading Passages and my Planets Reading Passages all in one product at a discounted price. This bundle includes over 70 pages of reading and comprehension exercises for your classroom. PLUS the packet includes BOTH the Adobe and MS Word versions of all files. If you want or need to make edits, you can do it! Just make sure yo

This reading passage is a free sample of the passages that are included in my Solar System Reading Passages product. The passage includes a ~500 word article about the planet Neptune, including its discovery and composition. These products are intended as reading practice/intervention/activities. They are aligned with 6,7,8 grade Common Core standards for informational text. Includes the passage, a glossary, a 5 question multiple choice 'quiz', 3 questions asking the student to select evidenc

Physical Science Reading Passages with Comprehension Practice This packet includes 9 reading passages for mid to upper elementary on various physical science topics. The passages are written in simplified vocabulary to allow the students to focus on comprehension and science rather than decoding long or unfamiliar words. The simplified language also makes these passages great for your special education students and other struggling readers. Each passage is approximately 450 words in length and a

Close Reading Comprehension Passages on the computer science topics of the Internet, World Wide Web, Hypertext, and Search Engines This package includes four full-length reading passages (700-850 words) for reading comprehension practice and assessment in upper secondary (grades 9+). The passages include longer sentences and paragraphs to encourage careful reading. Each passage also includes a 5 question multiple-choice assessment for quick check of comprehension AND a 3-question open-ended a