This Fall Close Readying Unit {Reading, Questions, Graphic Organizers) resource includes 10 themed reading passages for primary grades (recommended 2nd grade to 5th grade range) plus, reading response questions, and related graphic organizer activities corresponding to each reading article/passage. We also included Close Reading guides and handouts to be used if desired.
Resource Included Article Topics:
– Leaves and Seeds in Fall
– Fall – A Time to Prepare
– Pumpkins in Autumn
– Apple Trees
– Little Stinkers (Skunks)
– Jumping Spiders
– World’s Strongest Web
– Going Batty
– Fall Fungi
– Fall Holidays
All worksheet content is in black and white (including pictures) for easy printing. For your convenience, we’ve also included a teacher’s guide and answer keys. The teacher’s guide for this resource includes a Common Core Standards listing and usage map, a quick teaching close reading introduction as well as optional close reading “codes” that can be used by your students.