10x Reading Comprehension and Intervention GROWING Bundle | Middle School ELA

Reading Comprehension and Reading Intervention GROWING Bundle for Middle School and struggling High School students.

This is a growing collection of ALL of my reading comprehension resources.

What's the difference between the 10x Reading Bundle and the Reading Mega Bundle?

• This resource (10x Reading Growing Bundle) has 63+ resources and is a growing bundle. It will have every single reading resource I make. Once you buy, you get all new reading resources for free.

• The Reading Mega Bundle has 19 resources and is more affordable.

• If you purchased the Reading Mega Bundle and would like to upgrade to the 10x Reading Growing Bundle, please email Mike@educircles.org

INVEST NOW in this lifelong tool to SAVE TIME AND MONEY!

• Feel confident explaining reading comprehension using the detailed answer key / discussion guides.

• I spent over 678 hours creating these resources so you wouldn't have to! (Now you can use your prep to go to the bathroom instead of making a lesson!)

• Spark some great conversations with your students! My non-fiction reading passages explore Social Emotional Learning concepts through well researched real-world examples.

• Use this resource every year with your students to get the most out of your investment.

• This is a GROWING bundle. Buy now and get all of my future Reading resources for FREE!

You get the following Educircles Reading Comprehension Product Lines.

Reading Comprehension Strategies Lessons + Cheat Sheets

1. Asking Questions
2. Making Connections
3. Inferring
4. Evaluating
5. Repairing Comprehension
6. Finding the Main Idea

6Cs Reading Passages (Differentiated)

1. Article 001: Axe Body Spray Stops School Bus
2. Article 002: Business Owner Pays It Forward
3. Article 003: Pork Roast Cooked In Car
4. Article 004: Airplane Wheel Falls Off
5. Article 005: Rosa Parks Assertive Communication
6. Article 006: Building Bridges (Racism / Citizenship)
7. Article 007: California Surfer Breaks Stereotypes
8. Article 008: The First Black Leader Of A Federal Party In Canada
9. Article 009: Service Dog Not Allowed
10. Article 010: Devious Licks? Devious Sips! Viral TikTok
11. Article 011: Online Shopping And Fraud (Critical Thinking)
12. Article 012: Hot Toast, Toasted Skin, and TikTok (Communication)
13. Article 013: This Person Put Zimbabwe On The (360) Map (Character)

SEL Stories Non-Fiction Information Passages (Differentiated)

1. SEL Story 001 - This Pilot Is Afraid Of Flying (Making Connections)
2. SEL Story 002 - Change The Game And Earn Your Leisure (Making Connections)
3. SEL Story 003 - This App Can Help Close The Gap (Inferring)
4. SEL Story 004 - Being Girly - Empowering Girls and STEM (Inferring)
5. SEL Story 005 - Born Here. Failed 6 Years (Inferring)
6. SEL Story 006 - Hardest Worker (Dwayne Johnson, The Rock)
7. SEL Story 007 - What If I… (Inferring)
8. SEL Story 008 - Stand Up, Sips and Seinfeld (Repairing Comprehension)

BONUS CONTENT (Not differentiated)

SEOT Video Articles

1. SEOT Video 001: Just Start
2. SEOT Video 002: Keep The Streak Alive
3. SEOT Video 003: Measure Progress

Critical Thinking Text Message Puzzles (Lesson or Literacy Center)

1. Text Puzzle 1: I Love You ❤️
2. Text Puzzle 2: Fun Christmas Text Mystery
3. Text Puzzle 3: 2024 New Years Text Mystery
4. Text Puzzle 4: Amazon Shopping Scam?
5. Text Puzzle 5: Valentine's Day Soft Music
6. Text Puzzle 6: Garden Stream (Landscaping or Video Game?)
7. Text Puzzle 7: Why Would You Post That?
8. Text Puzzle 8: Valentine's Card For Me?
9. Text Puzzle 9: She's Coming Back (Cheating or Homework?)
10. Text Puzzle 10: I'M GROUNDED L
11. * Text Puzzle 10 - no prep Bloom's Taxonomy Discussion Questions
12. Text Puzzle 11: I'll go there RN
13. * Text Puzzle 11 - no prep Bloom's Taxonomy Discussion Questions
14. Text Puzzle 12: Spring Break
15. Text Puzzle 13: April Fools
16. Text Puzzle 14: Earth Day
17. * Text Puzzle 14 - no prep Bloom's Taxonomy Discussion Questions

And more!

"These are great. I use them with my students who struggle with reading. The passages are great as reading interventions."

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wallace W.

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Teachers have used these resources as part of their

• Regular English Language Arts class,

• Small group reading program,

• Reading Booster and Reading Intervention groups,

• One-on-one instruction, and

• Literacy centers.

"These were great! Very rigorous!"

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lynn F. (used with 7th grade)

"Well developed and engaging lessons, wonderful strategies to help increase my struggling students comprehension skills."

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jennifer B. (used with 9th-11th grades)

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My goal is to create a Reading Comprehension / Reading Intervention bundle for Middle School English Language Arts that is SO GOOD, you would be crazy not to get it.

In other words, I'm going to add to this bundle every single Reading Comprehension / Reading Intervention resource I make (i.e. reading strategy lesson, differentiated reading passages, etc.)

✅ Pick and choose what to use in your program!

I've also included a 14 week lesson guide if you need a reading comprehension booster program.

• As I create more reading comprehension lessons, I will add them to this bundle.

• SAVE MONEY: Once you buy this bundle, you get all future reading comprehension resources for free!

✅ BUY NOW and get new stuff for FREE! This is a GROWING bundle.

• Coming soon: Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 12

• Coming soon: Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 11

• Feb 11, 2024: Added Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 10: I'M GROUNDED L

• Feb 5, 2024: Added Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 9: She's Coming Back

• Feb 2, 2024: Added Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 8: Valentine's Day Card For Me?

• Jan 26, 2024: Added Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 7: Why Would You Post That?

"I really love having specific readings already chosen and ready to go. I have used this to help a rising 9th grader learn about metacognition and how to approach different texts while thinking about how he is thinking. Great resource!"

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stefani C. (used with 8th grade)

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When you purchase this bundle and download all of the resources, it can be a little overwhelming.

✅ Not sure where to start?

The BONUS ZIP FILE has a self-contained 14-week Reading Comprehension Strategy program. It includes:

• 3 Assessment Opportunities (diagnostic, formative, and summative)

• 6 Reading Strategies

• 14 Differentiated Reading Passages. (Each reading passage is written at three grade levels from Grades 4-11.)

✅ Students read about:

• How the Rock (Dwayne Johnson) went from zero to hero.

• A military airplane pilot who is afraid of flying

• An app that is closing the education gap

• And more...

✅ Students:

• EVALUATE whether a school board denying a student their service animal is systemic discrimination.

• INFER whether dinner and a game can help build bridges between police and disadvantaged youth

• MAKE CONNECTIONS to how Rosa Parks used quiet courage and assertive communication

• And more...

The paragraphs are numbered so you can accommodate or modify your reading program for stronger or struggling readers in the same lesson!

(In other words, your English Language Learning students can do the same text and participate in the same class discussions!)

“I have been using the differentiated reading passages with my grade 8s and they love that even though they know they might not read at the same level as their friends (ELL or other reasons) that they all get to read the same thing and work together. I love that the reading topics are relevant to my Junior High students and absolutely love that all materials are focused on the competencies of 21st Century Learning.”

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kerri P (used with 8th grade)

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✅ Do you teach bored Middle School and High School students?

If you teach English to bored Middle School and High School students, add this 14-week program to your repertoire to 10x increase student engagement!

• Watch the Preview VIDEO to find out how this program is different.

• Look at the Preview PDF to see the complete lesson guide.

• The lesson guide tells you which reading comprehension strategy and article to teach, week by week.

• You can also mix and match reading strategy lessons and passages with your existing classroom reading program.

This product was on a super discount as a thank you to people who follow the Educircles TPT store and newsletter. When it first launched it was only $24.25 for twenty-four hours! Make sure to follow my TPT store and subscribe to the Educircles Club newsletter to find out about freebies and discounts!

Here's what you currently get in the bonus zipped file:

Reading Mega Bundle

1. Active Reading Intro: How to 10x INCREASE Student Engagement
2. Asking Questions Lesson
3. Asking Questions Practice (6Cs Article 001: Axe Body Spray)
4. Making Connections Lesson
5. Making Connections Practice (6Cs Article 005: Rosa Parks)
6. Inferring Lesson
7. Inferring Practice (6Cs Article 006: Building Bridges)
8. Repairing Comprehension Lesson
9. Repairing Comprehension Practice (6Cs Article 007: California Surfer)
10. Evaluating Lesson
11. Evaluating Practice (6Cs Article 009: Service Dog)
12. Main Idea Lesson
13. Main Idea Practice (6Cs Article 008: Green Leader)
14. Visualizing Lesson
15. BONUS: Did I Cheat Media Text Lesson

SEL Story Bundle for Middle School and High School Students

• SEL Story 1 - This Pilot Is Afraid Of Flying (Making Connections)
• SEL Story 2 - Change The Game And Earn Your Leisure (Making Connections)
• SEL Story 3 - This App Can Help Close The Gap (Inferring)
• SEL Story 4 - Being Girly - Empowering Girls and STEM (Inferring)
• SEL Story 5 - Born Here. Failed 6 Years (Inferring)
• SEL Story 6 - Hardest Worker (Dwayne Johnson, The Rock)
• SEL Story 7 - What If I… (Inferring)
• SEL Story 8 - Stand Up, Sips and Seinfeld (Repairing Comprehension)

Current Bonuses

• Chat GPT Critical Thinking Debate (“Idea Volleyball” practice)
• 10x Reading Comprehension Lesson Guide

"Thanks! I am using this resource during small groups/intervention time."

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terri M. (used with 6th grade)

"This is a fantastic resource that is well prepared and ready for online learning. Thank you so much!"

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captivating Creations (used with 7th grade)

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✅ The BONUS ZIP FILE: 10x Reading Comprehension Program 

Reading novels can be a complex task for students.

This program focuses on shorter articles, allowing students to digest and comprehend the content more effectively.

Shorter articles allow students to focus on practicing reading comprehension strategies and active reading without the complexity of longer texts.

Imagine being on a long hike, tired, and at the back of the line. The group takes a break, but by the time you get there, the break is over, and you're left behind. Shorter weekly articles allow everyone a chance to take a break and catch up.

✅ BONUS ZIP FILE - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

With 14 weeks of content, consistent formatting, and a focus on shorter articles, this program provides a tailored and engaging approach to reading comprehension for students of different levels in Middle School and High School!

Here's what's included:

• The “10x” Effect: This refers to a 10-fold increase in student engagement by shifting from whole-class instruction to 10 small groups of student-directed learning by using the “idea volleyball” strategy. 

• 14 Weeks of Content. There are 14 non-fiction reading passages and 6 reading strategy lessons. Each reading strategy includes a handout with 4 pro tips. 

• Timing Guidance: While specific timing for each week is not provided, information about the number of slides and video length gives a relative idea of how long each reading lesson will take.

• Flexible Pacing: Some classes may complete the program in 14 weeks, while others may need up to 28 weeks, depending on your students’ reading level and the depth of conversations you get into during “idea volleyball”

• Consistent Format: Students read each article in pairs using “idea volleyball” to “say something” about the text. There is a reading strategy-specific graphic organizer or a double-entry worksheet for students to document their learning. A consistent format allows students to focus on reading comprehension (instead of spending energy trying to figure out what to do.) 

• Differentiated Reading Passages: Each passage is written at three or four grade levels to suit both strong and struggling readers. 

• Inclusive Discussions: Each paragraph is numbered so students reading different levels can still participate in the same conversation.

"This is a great resource for struggling students."

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Malia F. (used with 9th-10th grades)

"Students in my class struggle with all concepts with reading. The resources included are great, can't wait to see the benefit for all the students!"

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Patricia E (used with 11th, 12th grades)

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✅ ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

There are several optional assessment and evaluation opportunities in this reading program.

• Answer Key: Provided for all passages (except for the "Axe Body Spray" article).

• Rubric: The same reading comprehension rubric is used across passages, allowing teachers to use their professional judgment for their specific grade level and jurisdiction.

✅ Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative Assessment Opportunities

For teachers looking to get marks for report cards, this program suggests the following timing:

• Diagnostic Assessment: At week 2.

• Formative Assessment: At week 8.

• Summative Assessment: At week 14.

In every lesson (week), there are two assessment opportunities:

✅ During Reading Assessment: While students read the text in partners and play "Idea Volleyball," teachers can assess their learning through:

• Anecdotal Observation: By listening to the conversations during "Idea Volleyball," teachers can gauge students' understanding and engagement.

• Written Evidence of Learning: Students document their thoughts and learning in a double-entry journal, or by using a before/during/after graphic organizer tied to a specific reading strategy. These written tools provide concrete evidence of what students are grasping.

✅ After Reading Assessment: Once the reading and discussion activities are finished, the following assessment methods apply:

• Written Evidence of Learning: Students' understanding can be assessed through their short answer responses to discussion questions, a paragraph response to a specific discussion question, and a metacognition reflection page. These written activities provide insight into students' comprehension and their ability to reflect on what they've learned.

These multiple stages of assessment offer a well-rounded view of students' reading comprehension and analytical thinking, both through observation and written reflections.

"This will be very beneficial in providing reading strategies for students with disabilities."

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kelley R (used with 10th, 11th grades)

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✅ Do you teach English Language Arts to Middle School students?

Sometimes, by the time students get to Middle School, they think they're either a strong reader, or they're not. And that's just the way it is.

But, of course, we know that strong readers are using invisible tricks and prior knowledge to infer deeper meaning when they read. Strong readers may not even realize what they're doing as they read. They just "get it"... or they don't.

This Reading Comprehension Strategy Bundle is about focusing on strategies and a growth mindset. It's about making the reading comprehension process more visible.

• Stronger readers get an opportunity to reflect on what they are doing when they read. Metacognition (thinking about thinking) can help us become better. Not everything works for everyone all of the time.

• Struggling readers get an opportunity to realize that there's a secret playbook that strong readers are using. If they use the pro-tips in this reading comprehension strategy bundle, then they can improve.

Obviously, if students are reading an informational text significantly above their reading level, then they'll spend all of their energy and time trying to decode the words instead of understanding and comprehension.

And if students are reading something that is too easy, then there might not be as much opportunity to work on reading comprehension strategies to figure out what's going on at a deeper level.

The beauty of this reading comprehension strategy bundle is that each non-fiction informational text is a differentiated reading passage available at three or four different grade levels.

So you can use a version of the reading passage handout that is appropriate for your strong readers and struggling readers.

✅ MINDSET MATTERS

If your Middle School or High School students have already given up, you might need to try to adjust their attitude before using this reading comprehension strategy bundle.

• Check out this NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS 2024 LETTER: a funny, witty (and sarcastic) New Year's Resolution Reading Comprehension Letter to challenge your students to NOT be average.

..... Apr 8, 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 ONE-DAY SALE!

To celebrate the total solar eclipse (2024) crossing over North America, I'm having a one day sale on three of my big bundles!

• SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 SALE: Everything Bundle. This is a growing bundle with ALL of my TPT resources. Buy now and get all future resources for free!

• SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 SALE: 10x Reading Bundle. This is a growing bundle with ALL of my READING resources. Buy now and get all future READING resources for free!

• SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 SALE: Reading Mega Bundle. This is my best selling reading bundle. Later this week, I'm going to add a full Visualizing lesson.

• The Educircles SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 SALE starts at 12:00 AM and ends at 11:59 PM (ET)

It's April. You need to get work done. Are your students in learning mode or do they need a pep talk? Can you relate to any of these classroom problems?

Problem #1: Students don't try, especially when things don't work right away. They give up.

• ➡️ Check out this CHARACTER unit

Problem #2: Students don't do the right thing or stand up for each other. Being part of a classroom means being an active citizen. We don't always agree, but it's important to speak up.

• ➡️ Check out this CITIZENSHIP unit

Problem #3: Students don't know how to work in groups. Collaboration is not the same as teamwork. One person doing all of the work is not collaboration.

• ➡️ Check out this COLLABORATION unit

Problem #4: Students are mean, especially when they're upset. Good communication isn't just about presentations. It's also about getting your point across when both sides are upset, and things matter!

• ➡️ Check out this COMMUNICATION unit

Problem #5: Students wait for someone else to solve their problems. Creativity is about connecting ideas in new ways. When you are faced with a tricky problem, we use creativity to create a solution. Creativity is a skill we can learn.

• ➡️ Check out this CREATIVITY unit

Problem #6: Students believe rumors, gossip, and viral posts. They don't think for themselves.

• ➡️ Check out this CRITICAL THINKING unit

Problem #7: ALL OF THE ABOVE 

• ➡️ Check out this CHALLENGE TASK. Can your class learn about a growth mindset while trying to stay in a growth mindset at the same time?

My name is Mike Fuchigami. I'm the Grade 8 teacher behind Educircles. 

• I taught middle school English Language Arts for 13+ years in Ottawa, Ontario.

• I had a mental health crisis because of something that happened at school.

• Social Emotional Learning skills (6Cs) literally saved my life. That's why I'm so passionate about this stuff.

• I want to help your students develop Growth Mindset and Social Emotional Learning skills.

• ➡️ Read the article: Former Teacher Michael Fuchigami puts spotlight on lack of student mental health protection

Teachers around the world have DOWNLOADED 109,957 Educircles resources in over 59 countries!

• I donate 10% of everything I earn to STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH organizations. It's a promise I made to get through some dark times.

• Together, we've donated $15,520.51 (Check out the donation log.)

✅ SAVE HOURS OF PREP (and money) with a bundle!

• Reading Strategies

• Social-Emotional Learning (6Cs Growth Mindset)

• Get all of my resources for less than $1 each!!!

⭐ This is the TED talk that I will give one day. If you like this, then you will love my resources.

Questions? Please email me at Mike@educircles.org

Have you already purchased another of my reading resource bundles and would like to "upgrade" to this resource? Please email me at Mike@educircles.org so we can talk about options!

▶️Watch the FULL PREVIEW VIDEO ON LOOM - I'll walk you through how to use the Bonus Zip File resource!