This is hard to practice when you don't have printable passages that they can highlight and write on!!
So my search began....
Then I found Anne at Common Core Connection and I was so excited!
She has created leveled comprehension packs for reading levels C through J and they are wonderful! Most packs have fiction and nonfiction stories and they all have 4 multiple choice questions with each passage.
To help with text evidence, I have my kiddos underline or highlight their answers in the story to prove their thinking to me. I have also added some written response questions to the back of their question page. Due to lack of time I just quickly write a few questions and draw lines for answers. These don't come with the stories, it's just something I added for my own kiddos! ;)
This practice has helped my kiddos so much. I have used these stories for morning work, in guided reading groups, and during Daily Five. They would be great for homework too! I have seen a lot of growth from all of my students and it's fabulous that each kiddo is reading stories on their own level. I differentiate the questions with each story and it's great practice!
As you can tell I highly recommend these reading passages!
I have bought all of them. Here is what her Level I and J pack looks like:
Click on the picture to go purchase this pack!
This pack has a lot of nonfiction stories. My kiddos love reading these stories and then sharing with me what they learned...win-win! :)
Here is what it looks like after my kiddos are done:
I just noticed on that third question he should have started his answer with 'My favorite fact is'....oops!
My kiddos have to underline their answers. This story was done independently. I have asked several written response questions on the back to help with writing answers in complete sentences. We call it restating the question. We do it in reading and math (story problems) to help us know how to find the correct answer.
To keep track of which stories I have used I have printed them all and put them in a binder. I have them categorized by levels and I keep a small post-it on the next story so I always know where I have left off. It's not a fancy system, but it's easy and it works for me!
I also created a cute cover for this binder and I am sharing it with you. Whether you have purchased these packs or have others, you can always use a cute cover! I included 2 different covers that have one with first grade and one without since you can use these stories with several grade levels depending on your students' needs.
Click on the picture to download for free!
If you purchase these passages I hope you like them as much as I do! They have been such a huge help with my kiddos! :)
The weather is finally nice and my hubby is on his way home so I'm going to go enjoy my Friday evening. Have a great weekend!