Intermediate Reading Corner

Prepare your students to provide quality scientific explanations using this NGSS based passage and Claim Evidence Reasoning Pack. This pack includes a scenario with real life examples of balanced and unbalanced forces, a related writing prompt for Claim Evidence Reasoning practice, a graphic organizer, a scaffolded sentence starter page, and scoring rubric. Easy to follow teacher directions and a sample response are also included. (Also available in a digital version with Google Forms here: ht

If you are looking for a passage designed to prepare students for state testing language and format, this passage is for you. The focus is on main idea. Included in this passage:4 comprehension questions with Part A and Part B components.Short answer response with evidence-based promptCurriculum tie-in to Social Studies Print front to back for a 1 page quick check!Ideas for Use:Mentor text for a whole group lesson.Guided or strategy based group text.Reading CenterIndependent Practice / HomeworkP

If you are looking for a passage designed to prepare students for state testing language and format, this passage is for you. Included in this passage:4 comprehension questions with Part A and Part B components.Short answer response with evidence-based promptPrint front to back for a 1 page quick check!Ideas for Use:Mentor text for a whole group lesson.Guided or strategy based group text.Reading CenterIndependent Practice / HomeworkPractice for standardized testing