Description

Context Clues – 3rd Grade

⭐️ This Context Clues in Fiction 3rd Grade 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 RL.2.4 and RL.3.4 and focus on context clues in fiction and stories. Students learn how to determine the meaning of literal and nonliteral words and phrases by using context clues.

This Context Clues in Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 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

✅ Trusted by thousands of teachers!

If you do not use Common Core, this unit is still perfect for teaching context clues in fiction and stories. Aligns with similar state-specific standards.

This resource is perfect for:

✍ Modeling

✍ Gradual Release

✍ Small groups

✍ Whole Class

✍ Independent Practice

✍ Homework

✍ Mock Assessments

✍ More!

What Makes This Resource So Effective?

✏️Lexile Levels – Each qualifying passage contains a certified Lexile measure to make differentiation easy. Passages vary across the 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 engaging stories with custom illustrations designed to engage students of all levels and interests.

Teachers & Students ❤️LOVE❤️ This Resource:

★ Ashley L. said, “Love using your packet for small groups. I can differentiate easily with the different Lexile levels. Thanks!”

★ Deborah R. said, “The students have to color the evidence from the text/story. This makes it easy to check their work and develops a critical strategy for them.”

★ Megan M. said, “Perfect for what I need for my class! My students loved it!”

What’s Included:

1. Anchor Chart/Journal Page- Literal/Nonliteral Language

2. Be a Word Detective! Anchor Chart/Journal Page

3. Practice Passages & Question Sets

• The Big Surprise- 470L
• Janie’s Special Class- 520L
• The Haunted House- 540L
• Sick Day- 560L
• The Big Spring Clean- 570L
• Our Family Vacation- 580L
• Sea Turtle Rescue- 600L
• The Earth Day Project- 610L
• Farah’s First Day- 670L
• The Race for Class President- 760L

4. Test Passages & Question Sets

• A Trip to the Doctor- 520L
• Becca’s New Look- 570L

*Note: This packet is also appropriate for 2nd grade. The stories in this product are the same stories included in the 2nd Grade Story Structure product.

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