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

********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

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

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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

Pronoun and Antecedent Worksheets for Third Grade and Above. CCCS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.A CCCS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.F This packet includes 5 worksheets (two sides each, so ten pages of work). Each worksheet deals with pronouns, antecedents, or pronoun-antecedent agreement. Please see preview file! It includes EVERYTHING so you can see exactly what you are buying. The worksheets are arranged to be used over a period of five days in coordination with classroom instruction on this topic. They are wr

Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets for Elementary Grades, particularly 3rd grade. This packet includes 5 worksheets with answer keys. The worksheets instruct and provide practice on the most common prefixes and suffixes that your students are likely to encounter when reading. The words and prefixes chosen were based on testing requirements for third grade, but would be good as a review and practice for higher grades as well. The prefixes covered: tele- im- pre- dis- The suffixes covered: -er -

The Bed Shadow is a short story targeted at middle school and above readers. It is a light horror/suspense story written to be engaging for all readers. No blood and not too scary, the piece should keep the readers attention. Includes 5 multiple choice and 5 open-ended questions to assess reading comprehension. Great as a resource for subs or for informal reading assessments. Vocabulary is light, nothing too complex. Audio version of this story (without questions) available at https://youtu.be/X

This is a free and complete version of one of the eight reading passages found in my 8 Middle School Earth Science Passages (Weather) With Comprehension Practice packet. This packet includes a reading passage of approximately 500 words in length about clouds - how they are formed, common types of clouds, and how they are used to predict the weather. Check out some of my other products! Middle School Astronomy Close Reading Passages With Comprehension Practice Middle School Physical Science Cl

This packed includes five reading passages that teach your learners about Wants and Needs, Goods and Services, Why We Use Money, Saving Money, and Opportunity Cost. PLEASE SEE PREVIEW TO SEE CONTENTS OF ENTIRE PACKETThese articles were created based off the state standards for social studies across many states. These passages can be used by second graders and above. Each article is approximately 350-400 words long and includes a short comprehension page afterwards (answer keys included). The art