C L O S ER E A D I N GINFORMATIONAL TEXT

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WHATis in this resource?

50original reading passages included. Each close reading passage falls within the range of 390-580 Lexile Level. The Lexile Level and word count is marked at the top of each passage.

Each learning target has 5 passages specifically dedicated to it. Comparing and contrasting two texts on the same topic is extra special because it has a total of 10 passages so that your students can compare away!

Each passage has 2 pages of carefully written and consistent close reading tasks or text dependent questions. The first page of close reading tasks is specifically aligned to the learning target identified at the top of the page.

The second page of tasks is a SPIRAL REVIEW of all the informational learning targets for the grade level. This is perfect for holding those kids accountable for everything they have already learned! No skill slipping on your watch!

WHAT standards is this aligned to?

WHY are there two file options?

This product is most closely aligned to the Common Core standards. However, everything is referenced as “learning targets” so that it is applicable within any 1st grade classroom. The learning targets in this product are:

• ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS (Common Core Standard RI.1.1)• MAIN TOPIC AND KEY DETAILS (Common Core Standard RI.1.2)• CONNECTIONS (Common Core Standard RI.1.3)• WORD MEANINGS (Common Core Standard RI.1.4)• TEXT FEATURES (Common Core Standard RI.1.5)• UNDERSTANDING IMAGES (Common Core Standard RI.1.6)• KEY IDEAS (Common Core Standard RI.1.7)• AUTHOR’S REASONS (Common Core Standard RI.1.8)• COMPARE AND CONTRAST (Common Core Standard RI.1.9)

There are two options in this download. You can choose to either use a version that makes references to Common Core or a version that does NOT make references to Common Core. The content is the same in both files, but this option gives Common Core schools a specific reference to the corresponding standard, which may be helpful.

SNEAK peek…Lexile Level

QUESTION PAGE 1 Questions specifically focused on one learning target

QUESTION PAGE 2Spiral of all grade level learning targets

There are 5 activities just like

this for each learning target.

Every question is aligned to a clearly marked learning target.

TABLE of contents…LEARNING TARGET TEXT TITLE LEXILE

LEVELWORD COUNT

ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS PAGES 5-19Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

q Life as a Chimp 450 120q A Very Talented Lizard 470 108q How the Snow Led to Basketball 480 176q Can Instruments Make You Smarter? 490 165q Hot Air Balloon History 520 173

MAIN TOPIC AND KEY DETAILS PAGES 20-34Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

q Elephant Friends and Families 430 161q Eat Your Breakfast! 470 146q Do Not Be Scared of Gila Monsters 470 129q Shark Attacks Are Rare 490 185q Does the Five-Second Rule Work? 510 139

CONNECTIONS PAGES 35-49Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

q The Giant Trees and Beautiful Valley 460 139q How A School Computer Led to Microsoft 460 169q How is Silk Made? 480 169q Are Potato Chips French Fries? 500 227q A Little History of a Big Seed 520 173

WORD MEANINGS PAGES 50-64Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

q Life in Antarctica 440 148q The Moon’s Phases 470 184q The World’s Largest Bird 490 154q The Great Pacific Garbage Patch 510 171q Carnivorous Plants 550 168

TEXT FEATURES PAGES 65-79Know and use various text features (e.g. headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.

q Keeping Warm in a Cold, Cold Place 430 140q Explore Technology (website simulation) 440 172q Fantastic Fossils 510 144q The Life of Coral Reefs 510 159q Great People in U.S. History 570 168

PASSAGES ARE ALL WITHIN THE

LEXILE RANGE OF 380-580

TABLELEARNING TARGET TEXT TITLE LEXILE

LEVELWORD COUNT

UNDERSTANDING IMAGES PAGES 80-94Distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.

q The Water Cycle 430 148q Designed to Survive 480 133q Why Are Cheetahs So Fast? 480 120q What Do You Know About Honey Bees? 490 160q Salmon Life Cycle 550 199

KEY IDEAS PAGES 95-109Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.

q Bats! 390 150q Take Care of Your Back 460 156q Let Recess Stay 490 151q A Yawn is a Mystery! 500 134q Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? 550 176

AUTHOR’S REASONS PAGES 110-124Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.

q The Value of a Tree 380 150q Let’s Ride Our Bikes 410 150q Brush Your Teeth Everyday 430 183q Turn it Off: Saving Electricity 460 138q The Helpful Librarian 480 138

COMPARE AND CONTRAST PAGES 125-149Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g. in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

q The Importance of Recyclingq Reusing Trash?

450450

138162

q Dogs Are the Best Pets!q Cats Are the Best Pets!

390410

170175

q The Loch Ness Monster Mysteryq The Loch Ness Monster is Not Real

540450

156170

q Eat Your Veggies!q Vegetables Are Important

370520

145174

q Maybe Video Games Are Not So Badq Video Games Are Good For You!

490450

168157

of contents…(continued)

PASSAGES ARE ORGANIZED IN

ORDER OF LEXILE L

EVEL DIFFICULTY

COMMON CORE STANDARD NUMBER(optional)

LEXILE LEVEL

FULL OF DIAGRAMS, PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS!

LEARNING TARGET There are two options in this download. You can choose to either use a version that makes references to Common Core or a version that does NOT make references to Common Core.

50 PASSAGES INCLUDEDleveled

Question Page #1 IS ALIGNED TO A SPECIFIC LEARNING TARGET

Question Page #2 IS A SPIRAL REVIEW OF THE OTHER LEARNING TARGETS

Designed to Survive

Why do cacti have spikes? There are two reasons. The first reason is the spikes protect them from animals. Some animals eat the cactus for food. The spikes can scare animals away from eating it. The second reason for the spikes is they lead rain water down the cactus. This helps the roots get water. Cacti live in the desert where there is not much water.

Cacti have waxy skin. This keeps water inside. Other plants do not have this skin. Those plants lose water. Every drop counts in the desert!

Another way they survive is by their special roots. Their roots do not reach deep into the ground. They are just below the surface, or top of the ground. This helps them get water as soon as it gets to the soil.

A cactus was made to survive dry weather!

Short spikes help lead water down the cactus.

Long spikes protect the cactus from animals.

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Lexile: 480L Words: 133

NAME:UNDERSTANDING IMAGESREAD #2

1. Color a sentence in the text that explains why cacti have a waxy skin.

Now color the part of the diagram that explains why cacti have a waxy skin.

2. Color a sentence in the text that explains how the root system of a cactus helps it to survive.

Now color the part of the diagram that explains how a cactus’ root system helps it survive.

3. Color a sentence in the text that explains how the spiky needles help a cactus survive.

Now color the part of the diagram that explains how the spiky needles help it survive.

Now color the part of the photographs or captions that explains how the spiky needles

help it survive.

4. What information can you get from the photographs and captionsthat you can not get from the text?

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Designed to Survive

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The MAIN TOPIC of this text is...

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5. Find the underlined word, surface in the text. Circle the words in the text that are a clue to the meaning of the word.

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