Zombie Close Reading (Differentiated)

Description

ZOMBIE Close Reading: Differentiated close reading for 4th or 5th graders. This download includes both a traditional PDF option and a digital Google app link.

You know those students who say they hate reading…maybe they are reading the wrong stuff? Give them something about zombies and I promise, the will all want to read it! They will look up at you with a smile as they ask, “this is really my reading assignment?” Rest assured that this creepy content is perfectly aligned to the reading standards. They’ll be practicing real reading skills while reading all about stuff some kids find fascinating – zombies! It is written with completely factual content with rigorous questions that help them dig deeper using close reading.

This product includes three articles. Each article has two versions for easy differentiation. The version A articles are written at a Lexile level less than 690 (for students reading below grade level). The version B articles are written at a Lexile level between 790-880 (meeting 4th and 5th grade Common Core reading level range). You can choose the level you feel is most appropriate for your students.

Both sets of passages seamlessly use the same close reading and text dependent response pages (two pages per passage).

SKILLS PRACTICED IN THIS PRODUCT
– Ask and Answer Questions (RI.4.1, RI.51)
– Summary and Main Idea (RI.4.2, RI.5.2)
– Author’s Reasons (RI.4.8, RI.5.8)
– Vocabulary (RI.4.4, RI.5.4)
– Relationships (RI.5.3)
– Text Structure (RI.4.5, RI.5.5)

RELATED PRODUCTS
This product is a short version of a similar and much larger product line.
1st Grade Close Reading – BUNDLE
1st Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts
1st Grade Close Reading – Literature

2nd Grade Close Reading – BUNDLE
2nd Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts
2nd Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts DIFFERENTIATION PACK
2nd Grade Close Reading – Literature
2nd Grade Close Reading – Literature DIFFERENTIATION PACK

3rd Grade Close Reading – BUNDLE
3rd Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts
3rd Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts DIFFERENTIATION PACK
3rd Grade Close Reading – Literature
3rd Grade Close Reading – Literature DIFFERENTIATION PACK

4th Grade Close Reading – BUNDLE
4th Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts
4th Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts DIFFERENTIATION PACK
4th Grade Close Reading – Literature
4th Grade Close Reading – Literature DIFFERENTIATION PACK

5th Grade Close Reading – BUNDLE
5th Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts
5th Grade Close Reading – Informational Texts DIFFERENTIATION PACK
5th Grade Close Reading – Literature
5th Grade Close Reading – Literature DIFFERENTIATION PACK

FREEBIE – Compare and Contrast Two Passages (2nd/3rd Grade)
FREEBIE – Compare and Contrast Two Passages (4th/5th Grade)

Enjoy!
Alyssha Swanson
Teaching and Tapas: 2nd Grade in Spain