Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions Bundle

I've bundled my top, best-selling reading comprehension passages with questions and constructed responses. You'll receive 8 unique informational text exercises - including vocabulary, reflection questions, articles, multiple-choice questions, constructed response questions, and more!

When Purchased Individually, these products would total $27. When bundled, you'll save 15% and pay only $23!

When purchasing the bundle, you will receive:

1. Is Reading the Magic Wand We've Been Looking For?

I love to have my students think about the reason behind WHY we even bother reading literature. I typically work this lesson in at the beginning of the semester, but it’s something that could be used at any point and with any unit. It would also work well when teaching theme and how we apply the lessons we learn from the reading to our own lives.

I've included an article all about the benefits of deep reading + 10 multiple choice questions and one constructed response question. I've also added a vocabulary practice and 5 pre-reading questions to get your students thinking about the text as well as their own lives. If you'd prefer a digital version of the text + a self-grading quiz, I've also added that to the packet with the instructions on how to implement Google Quizzes in your classroom. 

Multiple Choice Questions + Constructed Response Cover the following topics:

- Context Clues

- Central Idea

- Author's Claim

- Text Structure

- Tone

- Allusions 

When you purchase this product you will receive:

- A Pre-reading activity for students

- 10 vocabulary words

- 5 reflective, essential questions for students

- A 2 page, original, informational text style article on Why We Read Literature

- 10 printable multiple choice questions

- 1 printable constructed response question

- Full answer Key

- Link to self-grading article + Google Quiz

- Directions for self-grading article + Google Quiz 

2. The Consequences of Being Illiterate

I love to have my students think about the importance of being literate and the consequences of struggling to read well. I typically work this lesson in at the beginning of the semester, but it’s something that could be used at any point and with any unit. It would also work well when teaching author's purpose and how we apply the lessons we learn from the reading to our own lives.

This could also be used as a sub-plan. Everything students need for vocabulary, critical thinking, and test prep are all included! 

I've included an article all about the consequences of being illiterate in our world today. I've also added some startling statistics and history of learning how to read. Students will see 10 multiple choice questions and one constructed response question. I've also added a vocabulary practice and 5 pre-reading questions to get your students thinking about the text as well as their own lives. If you'd prefer a digital version of the text + a self-grading quiz, I've also added that to the packet with the instructions on how to implement Google Quizzes in your classroom. 

Multiple Choice Questions + Constructed Response Cover the following topics:

- Context Clues

- Central Idea

- Author's Purpose

- Allusions

- Objective Summary

- Text Structure

- Tone

- Rhetorical Questions 

When you purchase this product you will receive:

- A Pre-reading activity for students

- 10 vocabulary words

- 5 reflective, essential questions for students

- A 2 page, original, informational text style article on Why We Read Literature

- 10 printable multiple choice questions

- 1 printable constructed response question

- Full answer Key

- Link to self-grading article + Google Quiz

- Directions for self-grading article + Google Quiz 

3. Forming New Habits

The spring season is a great time to talk about goal setting and creating new, productive habits with our students. Sometimes, students need that final "push" to stay on track and make it through the semester before spring break arrives. This reading passage will give students a brief overview into what a habit is, how habits are formed in our brains, and why they're so darn hard to quit OR start! Some practice suggestions are offered for students to start tracking AND reflecting on their own habits. Why not kill two birds with one stone as students practice literacy skills and learn how to form better habits? :) 

I've included items that push students to think about:

Central Idea

Textual Evidence

Context Clues

Tone

Literary Devices (Similes)

Author's Claim

Text Structure

Inference 

When you purchase this product, you will receive:

- 3 page, original article about forming good habits

- 8 Multiple choice questions

- Answer key multiple choice questions 

4. Marijuana: Is the High worth the Hazard?

This informational text lesson on Marijuana and the dangers of adolescents using marijuana is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice critical reasoning, standards-based questioning, and writing while using textual evidence. Students will be engaged with the Hot Topic that is currently a major issue nationwide debate.

Students will be presented with terminology to define and a detailed set of critical thinking questions to consider before reading. 

During reading, students will learn:

* What is marijuana and what are the compounds it contains?

* What does marijuana do to the brain?

* Why is marijuana use more risky in adolescents than adults?

* What does the data say about marijuana and its addictive nature?

* What are the health risks of consuming marijuana? 

After reading, students will answer a variety of multiple choice questions which cover:

- Tone

- Central Claim

- Text Structure

- Puns and Similes

- Counterpoints

- Textual evidence

- Rhetorical Questions 

Students are also presented with writing prompts which push them to use textual evidence as well as their own personal experiences and ideas. 

Full answer key for MC included! 

5. Resilience: A Learned Art

I love to have my students think about the concept of resilience and how they can build resiliency within their own lives. It would also work well when teaching author's purpose and central claim, but you could also use this as a quick assessment/benchmark on students' informational text skills. 

This could also be used as a sub-plan. Everything students need for vocabulary, critical thinking, and test prep are all included! 

I've included an article all about resilience and how it can be cultivated. Students will see 10 multiple choice questions and one constructed-response question. I've also added a vocabulary practice and 5 pre-reading questions to get your students thinking about the text as well as their own lives. If you'd prefer a digital version of the text + a self-grading quiz, I've also added that to the packet with the instructions on how to implement Google Quizzes in your classroom. 

Multiple Choice Questions + Constructed Response Cover the following topics:

- Context Clues

- Central Idea

- Author's Purpose

- Counterclaims

- Figurative Language

- Text Structure

- Tone

- Inference 

When you purchase this product you will receive:

- A Pre-reading activity for students

- 10 vocabulary words

- 5 reflective, essential questions for students

- A 2 page, original, informational text style article on how to cultivate resilience

- 10 printable multiple-choice questions

- 1 printable constructed response question

- Full Answer Key

- Link to self-grading article + Google Quiz with all 10 MC + 1 Constructed Response

- Directions for self-grading article + Google Quiz 

6. Juuling: Trend or Ticking Time Bomb?

This informational text lesson on JUULs and the dangers of adolescents JUULing is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice critical reasoning, standards-based questioning, and writing while using textual evidence. Students will be engaged with the Hot Topic that is currently a major issue of debate in schools nationwide. 

Students will be presented with a brief description of what a JUUL actually is and a detailed set of critical thinking questions to consider before reading. 

After reading, students will answer a variety of multiple choice questions which cover:

- Tone

- Central Claim

- Text Structure

- Context Clues (vocabulary/language)

- Idioms

- Textual evidence

- Rhetorical Questions 

Next, students will have a choice of 3 unique writing prompts which cover the topic and push students to justify their claims/opinions. 

Full answer key for MC included! 

7. How Memories Can be Manipulated

I love to have my students think about the issue of memories and how they can be changed and easily influenced. It would also work well when teaching author's purpose and central claim, but you could also use this as a quick assessment/benchmark on students' informational text skills. 

This could also be used as a sub-plan. Everything students need for vocabulary, critical thinking, and test prep are all included! 

I've included an article all about memories and how they are manipulated. I've also added some startling information about scientific experiments with memories. Students will see 10 multiple choice questions and one constructed response question. I've also added a vocabulary practice and 5 pre-reading questions to get your students thinking about the text as well as their own lives. If you'd prefer a digital version of the text + a self-grading quiz, I've also added that to the packet with the instructions on how to implement Google Quizzes in your classroom. 

Multiple Choice Questions + Constructed Response Cover the following topics:

- Context Clues

- Central Idea

- Author's Purpose

- Similes

- Rhetorical Devices

- Text Structure

- Tone

- Inference 

When you purchase this product you will receive:

- A Pre-reading activity for students

- 10 vocabulary words

- 5 reflective, essential questions for students

- A 3 page, original, informational text style article on Why We Read Literature

- 10 printable multiple choice questions

- 1 printable constructed response question

- Full answer Key

- Link to self-grading article + Google Quiz with all 10 MC + 1 Constructed Response

- Directions for self-grading article + Google Quiz 

8. Real Scary Stories: Lizzie Borden

I love to engage my students with a court case that is notorious: Lizzie Borden’s murder trial. I’ve used this piece during Halloween/Spooky Season J to add a high-interest piece, but also practice the standards and skills that are required. This piece works especially well with teaching or testing structure, word choice, and author’s purpose. 

This could also be used as a sub-plan. Everything students need for vocabulary, critical thinking, and test prep are all included! 

I've included an article all about Lizzie Borden's infamous court case. Students will see 10 multiple choice questions and one constructed-response question. I've also added a vocabulary practice and 5 pre-reading questions to get your students thinking about the text as well as their own lives. If you'd prefer a digital version of the text + a self-grading quiz, I've also added that to the packet with the instructions on how to implement Google Quizzes in your classroom.

Multiple Choice Questions + Constructed Response Cover the following topics:

- Context Clues

- Central Idea

- Author's Purpose

- Metaphors

- Text Structure

- Tone

- Inference 

When you purchase this product you will receive:

- A Pre-reading activity for students

- 10 vocabulary words

- 5 reflective, essential questions for students

- A 3 page, original, informational text style article on Lizzie Borden

- 10 printable multiple choice questions

- 1 printable constructed response question

- Full answer Key

- Link to self-grading article + Google Quiz with all 10 MC + 1 Constructed Response

- Directions for self-grading article + Google Quiz