Description

Making Connections – RI.2.3 & RI.3.3

⭐️ This 2nd and 3rd Grade Making Connections in Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit includes Lexile® leveled close reading passages, question sets, assessments, and anchor charts. Texts, anchor charts, questions, and assessments are aligned to RI.2.3 and RI.3.3 and focus on making connections in historical, scientific, and technical texts. Students learn to connect historical events through cause & effect relationships, scientific ideas through compare & contrast, and procedural text through sequence.

This Making Connections in Nonfiction Text Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit features:

✅ 15 Lexile Leveled Texts for 2nd & 3rd Grade

✅ Standard Focused Questions

✅ Anchor Charts

✅ Integrated Color Coding Strategy

✅ Two Assessment Passages

✅ Printable & Digital Google Slides Formats

✅ Trusted by over 6,000 teachers!

If you do not use Common Core, this unit is still perfect for teaching connections in historical, scientific, and technical texts. Aligns with many state-specific standards including TEKS 3.13C.

This resource is perfect for:

✍ Modeling

✍ Gradual Release

✍ Small groups

✍ Whole Class

✍ Independent Practice

✍ Homework

✍ Mock Assessments

✍ More!

What Makes This Resource Magical?

✏️Lexile Levels – Each qualifying 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).

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

✏️Printable & Digital Formats – This resource comes with both printable PDF and digital Google Slides formats, making it perfect for any learning environment.

✏️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 educators to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions.

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

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★ Danielle T. said, “I like how this resource has a range of various reading levels. This is helpful for students who progress in their reading level throughout the school year to still be able to practice those skills as they improve. Additionally, it also helps to get students practice with the skills even if they are in need of a lower Lexile level. The articles included are high interest as well!”

★ Samantha R. said, “I love all your stuff. This is a great resource to help differentiate learning and reading strategies in the classroom. Explains step by step how to guide students towards making connections in reading.”

What’s Included:

1. Connecting Historical Events through Cause & Effect Anchor Chart / Journal Page

2. Practice Passages & Question Sets

♦ The American Civil War- 680L

♦ The History of Memphis Tennessee- 520L

♦ Amelia Earhart- 660L

♦ The Salem Witch Trials- 790L

3. Connecting Scientific Ideas – Compare & Contrast Anchor Chart / Journal Page

4. Practice Passages & Question Sets

♦ States of Water- 470L

♦ Bees vs. Ants- 540L

♦ Woolly Mammoths- 690L

♦ Ocean and Wetland Habitats- 790L

5. Connecting Procedural Text – Sequential Order Anchor Chart / Journal Page

6. Practice Passages & Question Sets

♦ How to Bathe a Dog- 580L

♦ How to Build a Bird Feeder- 740L

♦ How to Make a Grilled Cheese- 760L

♦ How to Plant a Seed- 790L

7. Test Passages & Question Sets

♦ Historical: Anne Frank- 670L

♦ Scientific Ideas: Spring and Autumn- 750L

♦ Procedural Text: Witch Hat Cookies- 640L

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