This is an educational close reading packet called Squirrel Day Delights.
In honor of Squirrel Day, this close reading packet takes you on an interesting journey into the world of squirrels and what they do in nature. It was made to teach, and it gives information about squirrels’ habits, homes, and roles in the environment. The main part of the packet has stories about how to celebrate Squirrel Day, interesting facts about different kinds of squirrels, and talks about why squirrels are valued in different cultures. This resource is especially useful in January, when it’s Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21), when teachers can talk about how important it is to protect wildlife and raise knowledge about these interesting animals.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Squirrel Day
Squirrel Day Celebration
Appreciating Squirrels
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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