Description
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Informational Texts
This printable + Google Slides bundle has nonfiction informational text passages with text-dependent questions about topics that are popular during each month of the school year, including summer reading passages.
These passages were designed to help 4th and 5th grade kids grow stronger with comprehending informational texts.
The great thing about this year-long bundle of reading passages with questions is that there is NO EXTRA TEACHER WORK…just print and go!
Additionally, you will have engaging close reads for every holiday and seasonal event ready at your fingertips month-after-month.
This bundle has 100 informational text passages included!
These nonfiction information text passages give students practice with:
- citing text evidence
- defining vocabulary words in context
- inferencing
- summarizing details from the passage
- informational text structures…and more
Why Teachers Love This Bundle
They are easy enough to use as nonfiction quick-reads, but they are also rigorous enough for improving reading comprehension.
These high-interest, text-based reading comprehension passages align with 4th Grade CCSS, TEKS, & VA-Core, but you can also use them for 3rd and 5th grade kids.
These informational text passages can be used for:
- test prep practice
- reading centers
- morning work
- nonfiction reading homework
- supplements to your basal readers or novel studies
- early finisher activities
- guided reading practice
- digital / virtual learning
Answer Keys for both the printable and digital versions are included
Jennifer C. –
This is a great tool for ESL classrooms. My students have enjoyed it.
Erika R. –
I used these in my small groups for my lower readers. They enjoyed the topics and had fun that it was current.
Gina B. –
This was a great resource for my low readers. It doesn’t feel like they are reading “baby passages”.
Dawn H. –
This resource is so helpful to use with my ML students. The passages are engaging and fun to use.
Catherine V. –
This is just what I was looking for to build fluency and comprehension in a small group setting. The kids enjoy the monthly stories and there was just the right amount of questions.
Rebekah Shearer –
These passages are so nice to practice reading comprehension. My students enjoyed reading about all the topics! I also love how many of them had interesting seasonal themes. This was my go-to resource when I needed extra practice during stations or ELA. Thank you for creating this!
Kirby O. –
Amazing resource to use with my 5th graders! The use of different color markers and tasks to show what you know kept students engaged and looking for answers.
Hayley L. –
This is SUCH a great resource to help students with reading comprehension. I printed them off and put them in dry erase sleeves and had students complete them using markers. They LOVE it!
Kennedy S –
Used mainly during small group instruction! Students were engaged the whole time. Thanks so much!
Tiffany W. –
Great resource or my students. This resource was easy to use and the students were very engaged!
Jennifer V. –
I love that this resource makes students accountable. It is engaging because they need to switch colors and change how to show the answer (underline, box, etc.). Thank you for this resource.
Stephanie A. –
This has been a great additional resource for my classroom!
Sherry M. –
My students were engaged with this resources during small group instruction.
Helen H. –
I struggled with finding something to help with non fiction reading and this worked perfectly!
Wendy G. –
This is a great resource for reading comprehension. I am really enjoying using this with students.
Learning With Laurel –
My student have enjoying reading and learning about the different topics. I use these when I need my fifth and fourth grader to do an independent activity while I work with the other grade level. Highly recommend this product!
Angela P. –
This is a great resource that gives students practice independently reading and answering comprehension questions.
Kelly Bowman –
This is a great resource that gives students practice independently reading and answering comprehension questions.
Teach with Miss T –
My students are loving this unit! They are engaged in the text and activities!
Bailee Carter –
This was such a good resource and was the perfect way for my class to learn and practice their close reading skills!
Peggy F. –
I use these informative text sheets as homework practice for my students. The sheets mostly focus on finding text evidence, and usually include using context clues to determine of two vocabulary words. Both my students and I have learned new info from the varied topics. I had bought several individual month packs, and have now bought the bundle.
Cheryl K. –
The picture that accompanies each passage helps my language learners. I really like that students are asked to back to the text to underline and circle key pieces of information. Very engaging!
Monica M. –
We needed to practice finding text evidence online. THIS IS PERFECT. The topics are relevant throughout the months too.
Sunshiney in Second –
I am so glad I purchased this resource!! It makes planning and preparing for a lesson so easy! Love the digital and print formats included! Your resources are always amazing!
Jody M. –
These were great for my students to complete at reading stations. They learned a lot about different topics that were given each month. The variety of questions was also a plus for the students.
Holley’s Printables –
Great resource!
Emily Abram –
This is one of the best bundles I’ve used for informational text. Thank you for creating a bundle with a variety of topics.
Jessica M. –
Engaging topics for 4th graders.
Alainna P. –
Thank you for both options of printable and digital. I use these with 3rd graders in Reading Intervention. We work alot on going back into the text and finding the evidence. Thank you for the variety in this bundle!