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Life Science Reading Passages Cells Reproduction Genetics 5th and 6th Grade

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Science Reading Comprehension
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5th - 7th, Homeschool
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I have used these passages a lot throughout my life science units. They are great for practicing active reading, and they have a built in check for understanding with the questions.
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Description

Get your hands on this no-prep life science reading bundle today! 6 comprehension passages in with illustrations to help students understand what is being taught.

Teachers may use these passages to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review of reading strategies and science themes.

Titles include:

Cells, Cell Parts and Functions, Reproduction and Growth of Cells, Genetics, DNA, Uses of Genetics

Science Reading Comprehension Outline:

This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science reading with the knowledge that most of the work is done for you as there is very little prep required.

Passages include a range of questions, including multiple choice, analyzing data and gap-filling. There is a mix of high-interest and curriculum-based science topics.

These lessons can be used for whole class instruction, morning work, desk work, small groups, sub plans, homework or holiday work.

PDF Version:

This is the PDF version of the product. There are other versions also available in the following formats:

●GOOGLE DRIVE (Docs/Slides/Forms)

●WORD

●PPT

Full Contents:

Part 1 - Cells, Reproduction, Genetics

Reading Passage 1: Cells

Reading Passage 2: Cell Parts & Functions

Reading Passage 3: Reproduction & Growth of Cells

Reading Passage 4: Genetics

Reading Passage 5: DNA

Reading Passage 6: Uses of Genetics

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There are self grading MCQS and self grading drag and drop activities throughout. Other questions will include fillable boxes for the student to input answers, however, these will need to be checked by the teacher.

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48 PAGES (PDF Version: US English with Answers)
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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

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