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Cystic Fibrosis Reading Comprehension Article

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Article opening explains inherited CF, the CFTR protein, chloride transport, and mucus buildup in organs.
Article part 1: inheritance and causes
Article continuation covers CF symptoms, including salty sweat, lung infections, and digestive problems.
Article part 2: symptoms across body systems
Article section covers who gets CF, sweat chloride testing, airway clearance, and inhaled medicines.
Article part 3: diagnosis and treatment introduction
Article continuation explains enzyme supplements, CFTR mutations, and Kalydeco opening protein channels.
Article part 4: therapies and drug development
Article conclusion compares Kalydeco and Orkambi, followed by six comprehension and two extension questions.
Article part 5 and all eight student questions
References for the article list eight sources on CF, wearable diagnosis technology, therapies, and bone health.
Source references for the reading passage

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Cystic Fibrosis Reading Comprehension This informative reading comprehension article teaches high school and advanced middle school students about cystic fibrosis. Students will read a 2.5-3 page scientific summary that explains what cystic fibrosis is, what causes it, common symptoms, who is affected, how it is diagnosed, and current treatments. Following the article are 8-13 knowledge, thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended questions to strengthen literacy skills. This versatile resource works for whole class instruction, small groups, homework, sub plans, gifted students, and measuring reading skills. The reading integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom, includes Microsoft Word, PDF, and answer key versions for flexibility. Scientifically literate students do better academically and in life. Strengthen comprehension and disciplinary literacy with this engaging cystic fibrosis reading.

What's Included

This resource covers the following topics:

- What is cystic fibrosis?

- What causes cystic fibrosis?

- What are some symptoms of cystic fibrosis?

- Who gets cystic fibrosis?

- How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?

- How is cystic fibrosis treated?

1 zip file with:

-Reading passage as a DOC and PDF

-Comprehension questions w/ Answer Key

-Google Reading Access PDF

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