MS 6th 7th 8th Science Reading Comprehension Passages - VOL. 3 - Matter Energy Ecosystems

In this engaging lesson, students study the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem by reading a nonfiction article about Biosphere 2. They then complete comprehension questions and create a labeled flowchart that shows the flow of energy in an ecosystem of their choice within Biosphere 2.

The science reading comprehension activities are designed to engage your middle school science students with an interesting article, questions, and a mini-project. The leveled science reading passage can be used to increase reading comprehension and science literacy.

What's Included?

• on-level and modified science passages appropriate for grades 6 - 8 middle school (and higher-level 5th graders)
• Lexile levels: 1100-1300 (2 leveled articles)
• science article has 5-7 coordinating questions and a mini-activity
• hands on, interactive mini-project
• Cornell notes template for annotation
• engaging, colorful graphics are easily printed in grayscale
• file formats: PDF; editable PowerPoint (Google Sheets compatible); separate PowerPoint files are designed for printing and for digital responses

Benefits

• Students can annotate the text with highlights, underlines, circles, and stars to identify their answers in the informational text and improve critical thinking skills.
• The science reading passage is great for absent students, students in ISS, extra credit, science sub plans, and whole-class instruction.
• Teachers can use the leveled article in a variety of ways: create a routine with students by assigning the passage throughout a unit, use the reading passages to build science literacy when teaching a specific topic, or build science reading comprehension.
• The article provides the opportunity for excellent classroom discussions.
• This unique article was written to build students’ textual analysis and reading comprehension skills.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future editions will be sold separately.