Reading Comprehension Passages: Part 3

Reading Comprehension Passages: Part 3 assists elementary educators in teaching reading comprehension and fluency. Students engage with two versions of fiction stories that strengthen essential literacy skills. In Version 1, learners read passages then answer who, what, when, where, why and how questions about the text. Version 2 requires matching plot details to W questions, plus a short written response for the "why" query. Both formats spur critical thinking while checking for understanding. These printable passage sets work for whole class, small group, or independent assignments. The attached Google Slides present one passage in a fill-in-the-blank format for additional student interaction. Educators targeting grades 1-3 find this resource promotes reading proficiency across ability levels.