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Main Idea Differentiated Reading Passages, Worksheets and Graphic Organizers

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Differentiation can feel overwhelming at times. So can teaching students to identify the main idea of a nonfiction text. But with this resource, I can help with both. This set of differentiated reading passages is a great resource to use if you are teaching your students to identify and understand the main idea of a nonfiction text.

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:tada: This resource is included in the Stellar Literacy Collective. Click here to find out more.

Differentiation can feel overwhelming at times. So can teaching students to identify the main idea of a nonfiction text. But with this resource, I can help with both. This set of differentiated reading passages is a great resource to use if you are teaching your students to identify and understand the main idea of a nonfiction text.

Each text included in this set is written at three different reading levels (see levels below) so regardless of the grade you are teaching, you can give your students the level that will best meet their instructional needs. This way you can be confident they can read the text and really focus on the comprehension skill you want them to practice… in this case, identifying the main idea.

How could I use this resource?

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Independent Practice
  • Homework
  • Assessments
  • Fluency Practice

What’s Included:

Passage Set #1 Focus: Topic Sentences and Details

  • Adopting a New Pet: Text Level A (420L – 610L)
  • Adopting a New Pet: Text Level B (610L – 810L)
  • Adopting a New Pet: Text Level C (810L – 1100L
  • Reading Response Page with Comprehension Questions
  • Graphic Organizer
  • Digital Option Included

Passage Set #2 Focus: Topic, Main Idea, Details

  • Sanibel Island: A Tropical Retreat: Text Level A (420L – 610L)
  • Sanibel Island: A Tropical Retreat: Text Level B (610L – 810L)
  • Sanibel Island: A Tropical Retreat: Text Level C (810L – 1100L
  • Reading Response Page with Comprehension Questions
  • Graphic Organizer
  • Digital Option Included

Passage Set #3 Focus: Multiple Main Ideas

  • City Life or Country Life: Text Level A (420L – 610L)
  • City Life or Country Life: Text Level B (610L – 810L)
  • City Life or Country Life: Text Level C (810L – 1100L
  • Reading Response Page with Comprehension Questions
  • Graphic Organizer
  • Digital Option Included

**The resource is also included in The Stellar Literacy Collective.**

*Please note, there is no answer key included. Digital option is included.

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Love these differentiated passages. Allowed me to teach the same skill to different grade leveled kids. Perfect level of difficulty for dyslexic learners and a good review for my older child.
Vanessa R.
After reading a short story about Main Idea I use these articles to give the students an opportunity to find the main idea of the text. This is great to use as independent work or in small group.
Lisa L.

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