Daily Reading Comprehension Passages Animals Context Clues Inferences Main Idea

Start class the right way with these daily reading comprehension passages and questions! These leveled texts include nine different stories about amazing animals. The reading comprehension passages are engaging, and the questions encourage close reading and critical thinking. These print and go passages are as easy to use in the classroom as they are engaging!

All of these passages are written at a fourth-grade level. They are included in the resource in order of increasing difficulty. They’re perfect for data collection and progress monitoring.

These passages are also perfect for differentiation! They provide engaging and meaningful practice for students.

Each topic includes two passage formats: shorter daily reading passages and one longer passage. Please note that the text and questions are identical for both formats. Please see the preview for an example.

Digital & Printable Options: These passages are available as PDFs and Google Forms.

These passages are great for:

• Homework
• Morning work
• Bell ringers
• Assessments
• Test prep

Your students will come to your class excited to read more about the interesting topics. They’re the perfect way to start class.

Each paragraph includes a context clues question and a reading comprehension question that is perfect for test prep.

These passages are easy to prep. Just make copies of the passages or share the Google Forms link, and you’re done!

Your students will love these interesting stories! Topics include:

• Christian the Lion
• Bummer and Lazarus
• Smokey Bear
• Koko the Gorilla
• Seabiscuit
• Carrier Pigeons
• Inky the Octopus
• Humphrey the Humpback Whale
• Zarafa the Giraffe

The preview includes the first passage! Check it out today!

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