This Spring 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:
– Ladybug Friends
– The Life Cycle of Ladybugs
– Hummingbird Adaptations
– Nesting Hummingbirds
– The Life Cycle of Frogs
– More About Frogs
– Pet Rabbits
– Spring Brings Nesting Robins
– Ducklings in Spring
– Finding Fawns
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.