⭐️These Lexile® leveled close reading stories are perfect for teaching, developing, or reinforcing Florida B.E.S.T standards 1st grade ELA.1.R.2.1 text features reading comprehension skills. Printable PDF & Digital Google Slides versions make this resource perfect for classroom and distance learning. Aligned to Florida B.E.S.T standards ELA.1.R.2.1. First grade learns various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.

⭐️Includes Lexile leveled passages, standard based questions, anchor charts, and two skills focused test passages. Certified Lexile measured close reading comprehension texts are varied within the first grade band.

⭐️If you do not use Florida Best, a similar packet aligned to RI.1.5 is available.

⭐️This printable and digital resource is compatible with Google Drive and Google Slides.

*This digital version saves paper and is perfect for distance learning, but still requires teachers to correct student responses.

Features:

✏️Lexile Levels – Each passage contains a certified Lexile measure to make differentiation easy. Passages vary across the 1st grade Text Complexity Band (the range for first grade is 190L – 530L). *Two passages are below 190L to include beginner readers.

✏️Integrated Color Coding – Color coding strategy encourages students to learn how to find and use text evidence in their answers.

✏️Comprehensive – Passages are perfect for comprehensive standard based test prep. Included anchor charts and questions make this resource great for lesson modeling. Works perfectly for small groups and guided reading.

✏️Scaffolding – Utilizes the Lexile Framework® for Reading and a mix of standard based essay and multiple choice questions to allow educators to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions.

✏️Highly Engaging – Contains original stories with custom illustrations designed to engage students of all levels and interests.

What’s Included:

1.Non-Fiction Text Features Anchor Chart (1 pg.)

2.Text Feature Example Charts (4 pgs.)

3.Australia Book– Mentor Text

4.Roberto Clemente Book- 180L

5.All About Large Dogs Book- 220L

6.Christmas Book- 290L

7.Maya Angelou- 360L

8.Large Mammals of New England- 370L

9.Venus Book- 380L

10.Bicycles- 380L

11.Attracting Butterflies – 400L

12.The Bald Eagle Book- 410 Lexile

13.Major US Mountain Ranges Book- 430L

14.Non-Fiction Text Features Test

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