Famous Scientists: Katherine Johnson, Differentiated Reading Passage Set
$3.00
This DIFFERENTIATED Reading Comprehension resource is great for your classes that are mixed ability, and you want to discreetly differentiate. This activity set includes two of the exact same activities but with differentiated reading level passages – one is 6-7th grade reading level and the other is 8-9th grade. This will allow you to share them with students based on their reading levels.
This DIFFERENTIATED Reading Comprehension resource is great for your classes that are mixed ability, and you want to discreetly differentiate. This activity set includes two of the exact same activities but with differentiated reading level passages – one is 6-7th grade reading level and the other is 8-9th grade. This will allow you to share them with students based on their reading levels.
They are labeled by a simple symbol that students probably won’t even notice and look identical other than that, so the students will have no clue they are not reading the exact same passage.
The topic is about a famous scientist by the name of Katherine Johnson, who endured many barriers on her path to success. The students will read about her journey, barriers, and perseverance then answer questions based on what they read.
The following standards are addressed with this resource.
CCSSCCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSSCCRA.R.4
Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCSSCCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
CCSSCCRA.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSSCCRA.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSCCRA.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
CCSSCCRA.W.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
CCSSCCRA.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
CCSSCCRA.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
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