Main idea Passage (Chipmunks)-Nonfiction
This product is a nonfiction passage with interesting facts about chipmunks and 8 multiple choice text-based comprehension questions. It is perfect for 1st-3rd grade to locate text evidence. The passage has 2 links hyperlinked in the pictures of the chipmunks that leads to two videos on chipmunks. Your students will also get practice marking up the text. It has vocabulary questions as well. It also includes a drag and drop activity so your students can practice matching the main idea to the important details. It also has some background knowledge and a link to a video on the comprehension strategy main idea. This passage can be done whole group or as independent practice. It was made in Google Slides and can be uploaded in Google Classroom. It can also be used as an assessment. You can also download it as a PDF in Google Slides if you want your students to have a tangible copy. It also includes an answer key.
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RI.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
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RI.2.2
Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
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RI.2.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.