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WHATis in this resource?

original reading passages are included. Each close reading passage falls within the

50 range of 450-790 Lexile Level. The Lexile Level and word count is marked at the top of each passage.

5 Each learning target has passages specifically dedicated to it. Comparing and

contrasting 2 texts on the same topic is extra special because it has a total of 10 passages so that your students can compare away!

2 Each passage has 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 of the informational learning targets for the grade level. This is perfect for holding those students accountable for everything they have already learned! No skill slipping on your watch!

WHAT standards is this aligned to?

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 2nd grade classroom. The learning targets in this product are:

? ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS (Common Core Standard RI.2.1) ? MAIN TOPIC (Common Core Standard RI.2.2) ? CONNECTIONS (Common Core Standard RI.2.3) ? WORD MEANINGS (Common Core Standard RI.2.4) ? TEXT FEATURES (Common Core Standard RI.2.5) ? TEXT PURPOSE (Common Core Standard RI.2.6) ? IMAGES AND DIAGRAMS (Common Core Standard RI.2.7) ? AUTHOR'S REASONS (Common Core Standard RI.2.8) ? COMPARE AND CONSTRAST (Common Core Standard RI.2.9)

WHYare there two file options?

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.

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Lexile Level

Every question is aligned to a clearly marked learning target.

QUESTION PAGE 1

Questions specifically focused on one learning target.

QUESTION PAGE 2

There is a spiral of all grade level learning targets.

There are five activities just like

this for each learning target.

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LEARNING TARGET

TEXT TITLE

LEXILE WORD LEVEL COUNT

ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS

PAGES 7-21

Ask and answer questions such as who,

q How Snow Led to Basketball

what, where, when, why, and how to

q A Very Talented Lizard q Hot Air Balloon History

demonstrate understanding of key details in q Why Do Feet Fall Asleep?

690 323 710 280 710 307 650 294

a text. (CCSS RI.2.1)

q The Deep Blue Sea

690 264

PASLSEAXGIELSE ARARNE GAELLOFWI4T5H0I-N79T0HE MAIN TOPIC

PAGES 22-36

Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph q Does the Five-Second Rule Work?

text, as well as the focus of specific

q Eat Your Breakfast! q Can Instruments Make You Smarter?

paragraphs within the text. (CCSS RI.2.2)

q Gila Monsters

q Shark Attacks Are Rare

750 290 790 293 740 307 560 291 660 325

CONNECTIONS

Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. (CCSS RI.2.3)

PAGES 37-51

q Where Did Potato Chips Come From? q A Little History of a Big Seed

730 343 740 340

q The Giant Trees and the Beautiful Valley

670 341

q How Is Silk Made?

770 227

q How a School Computer Made the Richest 630 338

Man in the World

WORD MEANINGS

Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. (CCSS RI.2.4)

q The Moon's Phases q The Great Garbage Patch q Carnivorous Plants q Life in Antarctica q The World's Largest Bird

PAGES 52-66

770 334 780 327 710 298 640 321 640 310

TEXT FEATURES

Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently. (CCSS RI.2.5)

q Jamie's Costume Box q Garden Walk q Recess q The Beach q Grandma's House

PAGES 67-81

360 196 380 129 420 172 450 159 490 185

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LEARNING TARGET

TEXT TITLE

LEXILE WORD LEVEL COUNT

TEXT PURPOSE

Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. (CCSS RI.2.6)

PAGES 82-96

q Let Recess Stay q Are Elephants Social Creatures? q Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? q Life as a Chimpanzee q Why Do People Yawn?

780 284 600 281 750 363 600 275 790 251

IMAGES AND DIAGRAMS

Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text. (CCSS RI.2.7)

PAGES 97-111

q Designed to Survive q Why Are Cheetahs so Fast? q Salmon Life Cycle q The Water Cycle q What Do You Know About Honey Bees?

680 335 770 316 730 365 620 352 690 365

AUTHOR'S REASONS

Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text. (CCSS RI.2.8)

q The Value of a Tree q Turn It Off: Saving Electricity q Ride Your Bike...Safely! q Brush Your Teeth Every Day q The Helpful Librarian

PAGES 112-126

710 307 780 302 740 310 710 310 740 390

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic. (CCSS RI.2.9)

q The Importance of Recycling q Reusing Trash

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

PAGES 127-151

780 280 780 283

700 348 630 331

q The Loch Ness Monster Mystery q The Loch Ness Monster Is Not Real

760 323 760 252

q Eat Your Veggies! q Why Are Vegetables so Important?

530 298 600 261

q Maybe Video Games Are Not so Bad q Video Games Are Good for You!

710 286 530 291

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