Close Reading Strategies and Instruction

Reading strategies, ideas and tips to implement close reading strategies to help students increase reading comprehension skills.
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Plant Life Cycle, Structure and Parts Reading Passages Spring April
Go beyond the worksheet this spring with these engaging close reading passages! They’ll help students understand the life cycle of a plant as well as the adaptations of a plant. Students will learn and think critically about the life cycle of a plant, how plants adapt to their surroundings, and how plants protect themselves. Click the pin to check out the details of what’s included!
North Pole Reading Activities
These fun and engaging nonfiction close reading and science reflection activities are sure to keep your students engaged this December without holiday-specific activities! These nonfiction passages about the North Pole and reindeer will keep students thinking all month long. Close reading passages are both digital and printable and are perfect for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Click the pin to add these to your December lesson plans today!
Christmas Reading Activities for Kids 3rd 4th 5th Grade
These fun Christmas holiday reading passages will engage your upper elementary students on topics like ugly sweaters, candy cane history, the owl in the Rockefeller Tree and the popular Nutcracker Ballet. Reading passages and critical thinking activities are perfect for your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Reader response questions and going further creative activities about holiday traditions are included. Print and digital in one set! Click to see more!
North Pole Reading Activities
These fun and engaging nonfiction close reading and science reflection activities are sure to keep your students engaged this December without holiday-specific activities! These nonfiction passages about the North Pole and reindeer will keep students thinking all month long. Close reading passages are both digital and printable and are perfect for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Click the pin to add these to your December lesson plans today!
Holidays Around the World Reading Activities
Upper elementary teachers, this all inclusive December holidays pack includes printable and digital activities that teach students about the many holidays that are celebrated during December. Fun and engaging close reading passages, no prep ELA and writing activities as well as interactive math problem solving and games are all included to make planning for the holiday season a snap this Christmas season. Click to see all that is included in this pack for 3rd, 4th, and5th grade students.
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Winter Close Reading plus a FREE version of our Guiding Readers for the book The Mitten by Jan Brett.
Christmas Reading Activities for Kids 3rd 4th 5th Grade
These fun Christmas holiday reading passages will engage your upper elementary students on topics like ugly sweaters, candy cane history, the owl in the Rockefeller Tree and the popular Nutcracker Ballet. Reading passages and critical thinking activities are perfect for your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Reader response questions and going further creative activities about holiday traditions are included. Print and digital in one set! Click to see more!
Winter Reading Passages Snowflakes Solstice 3rd 4th Grade
Upper elementary teachers, grab these high interest winter reading comprehension passages designed to meet the needs of your 3rd, 4th & 5th graders. With passages about the winter solstice, snowflakes, & adapting to winter, students will learn important science concepts & practice reading comprehension. This set is perfect for December, January or February. The leveled passages will help you differentiate. Great for small group instruction and whole group work. Click for a closer look!
Story Elements Worksheets Anchor Chart Graphic Organizer Plot Scarecrow Reading
Ready to learn all about scarecrows this fall? These reading passages are all scarecrow-themed and focused on story elements, plot, and theme. They're perfect for fall this October and November and includes five short stories with a scarecrow theme, each written to have your students think about the plot, story elements, and theme as they read fiction stories. Click the pin to check them out and grab your copy today!
North Pole Reading Activities
These fun and engaging nonfiction close reading and science reflection activities are sure to keep your students engaged this December without holiday-specific activities! These nonfiction passages about the North Pole and reindeer will keep students thinking all month long. Close reading passages are both digital and printable and are perfect for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Click the pin to add these to your December lesson plans today!
Thanksgiving Reading Activities for Kids
These fun Thanksgiving Day reading passages will engage your upper elementary students on topics like the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Black Friday shopping, and Thanksgiving Day Football Games. Reading passages and critical thinking activities are perfect for your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Reader response questions and activities about Thanksgiving traditions are included. Print and digital in one set! Click to see more!
Thanksgiving Reading Passages Comprehension Black Friday Parade Football
These high interest Thanksgiving themed reading comprehension printable passages will keep your students engaged all fall long! Three informational passages are included, as well as reflection activities, close reading tasks, anchor charts, and science connection activities included in both print and digital formats. Click the pin to see all that is included to help you save time planning and engage your readers this Thanksgiving season!
Halloween Close Reading History and Around the World
Teachers take back your free time with this print and go, Halloween close reading pack that will have your students engaged as they learn about the history of Halloween, Halloween traditions around the world, the origins of spooky tales, and some tasty Halloween treats. Close reading passages, critical thinking reader response tasks, and creative activities will have your kids excited about learning this October! Click to see more.
History of Halloween Reading Comprehension Close Read Activity Around the World
Need to engage your students and have some fun this fall for Halloween? This pack of close reading passages is just what you need to enrich students' reading experience, strengthen their comprehension skills, and increase student participation! These close reading articles are nonfiction and about the history of Halloween, carving jack-o'-lanterns, Halloween treats, and spooky tales. Click the pin NOW to grab your copy!
Thanksgiving Reading Activities for Kids
These fun Thanksgiving Day reading passages will engage your upper elementary students on topics like the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Black Friday shopping, and Thanksgiving Day Football Games. Reading passages and critical thinking activities are perfect for your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Reader response questions and activities about Thanksgiving traditions are included. Print and digital in one set! Click to see more!