Description

Main Idea & Details – RI.2.2 & RI.3.2

⭐️ This 2nd and 3rd grade Main Idea and Supporting Details Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit for RI.2.2 and RI.3.2 includes Lexile® leveled close reading passages, standard-based question sets, assessments, and anchor charts that are perfect for teaching students how to identify the main idea and supporting details in a text. Texts, anchor charts, questions, and assessments are aligned to RI.2.2 & RI.3.2 and focus on developing core main idea skills.

This Main Idea Reading Comprehension Passages Unit features:

✅ Lexile Leveled Texts for 2nd & 3rd Grade

✅ Standard Focused Questions

✅ Interactive Anchor Charts

✅ Integrated Color Coding Strategy

✅ Two Assessment Passages

✅ Printable & Digital Google Slides Formats

If you do not use Common Core, this packet is still perfect for teaching main idea skills.

• Aligns with state-specific standards including TEKS.LA.2.6.G, TEKS.LA.3.6.G, VA SOL.R.3.6.g, VA SOL.R.3.6.h, and VA SOL.R.2.8.f.
• If you are a Florida teacher, CLICK HERE for the FL B.E.S.T. version of this resource.

Key Features:

✏️ Lexile Levels – Each passage contains a certified Lexile measure to make differentiation easy. Passages vary across the 2nd grade & 3rd grade Common Core Text Complexity Band (the range for second and third grade is 420L-820L).

✏️ Digital & Printable Formats – This resource comes with both printable and Google Slides formats, so it’s the perfect fit for any classroom.

✏️ Integrated Color Coding – The 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 short answer and multiple-choice questions to allow teachers to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions.

✏️Highly Engaging – Contains original passages with high-interest images designed to engage students of all levels and interests.

What’s Inside:

1. Topic, Main Idea, Details Anchor Charts & Journal Pages

2. Main Idea Puzzle

3. Main Idea Practice Passages & Questions

• The Amish Way of Life – 470L
• Mercury – 480L
• Harriet Tubman – 510L
• Bears – 600L
• How to Make Pancakes – 730L
• Anaconda Snakes – 740L
• The Wampanoag Native Americans – 760L
• Thunder and Lightning – 770L
• Ryan Hreljac Makes His Mark – 790L
• The Super Bowl – 800L

4. Topic, Main Idea, Details Test

• The Tower of London- 670L
• Labor Day- 750L

MagiCore is a Certified Lexile Partner:

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