{"title":"Check out the newest additions!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5","title":"Canadian Injustices Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive ELA resource for Canadian classrooms explains Africville, the Chinese Head Tax, Internment Camps, and Komagata Maru. Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about examples of discrimination in Canada. The passages are used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cu style=\"text-underline: single;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-fareast-font-family: AGCanYouNotBold; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-CA; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/africville-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfricville\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: a Canadian town in Nova Scotia was essentially wiped away in an act of racism; sequencing, summarizing, text feature: titles, text feature: photos, vocabulary, prefixes, syllables, verbs: past tense, commas, researching, imagining, extending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/chinese-head-tax-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Head Tax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: The Canadian government actively legislated against Chinese immigrants from moving to Canada; analyzing, connecting, evaluating, suffixes, text features: table, text features: textbox, punctuation, capital letters, transition words, writing, researching, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internment-camps-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternment Camps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: People believed to be “enemies” were put in internment camps on Canadian soil during the world wars; compare and contrast, sequencing, evaluating, text features: headings, text features: graphs, synonyms, proper nouns, plurals, quotation marks, researching, synthesizing, extending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/komagata-maru-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKomagata Maru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: a ship from India was prevented from docking in Canada in an attempt to prevent South Asians from stepping on Canadian soil; questioning, predicting, inferring, text features: captions, text features: bold, text features: italics, similes, root words, quotation marks, synthesizing, writing, extending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e: analyzing, keywords, compare \u0026amp; 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The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about the discrimination of the Black community in Africville, Nova Scotia. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Feature: Titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Feature: Photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerbs: Past Tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack History Month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canadian injustices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/africville-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfricville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/chinese-head-tax-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChinese Head Tax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internment-camps-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternment Camps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/komagata-maru-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKomagata Maru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46409457565883,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/africville-lesson_2.png?v=1736788833"},{"product_id":"chinese-head-tax-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Chinese Head Tax Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the Chinese Immigration Act (known as the Chinese Head Tax) is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about the discrimination of the Chinese people through the Chinese Immigration Act. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Features: Table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Features: Textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunctuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapital Letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransition Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsian Heritage Month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canadian injustices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/africville-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfricville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/chinese-head-tax-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChinese Head Tax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internment-camps-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternment Camps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/komagata-maru-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKomagata Maru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46409463103675,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/chinese-head-tax-lesson_2.png?v=1736789089"},{"product_id":"internment-camps-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Internment Camps Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about internment camps is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about the discrimination people held in internment camps faced during World War 1 and 2. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare and Contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Features: Headings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Features: Graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper Nouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotation Marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about World War One or World War Two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canadian injustices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"Africville%20Chinese%20Head%20Tax%20Internment%20Camps%20Komagata%20Maru\" rel=\"noopener\" 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resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about the discrimination faced by immigrants aboard the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSS Komagata Maru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom India. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Features: Captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Features: Bold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText Features: Italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotation Marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about different events as Canada gained independence as a country. The passages are used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cu style=\"text-underline: single;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-fareast-font-family: AGCanYouNotBold; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-CA; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-flag-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Flag\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003etext features: symbols, analyzing, vocabulary: context clues, suffixes, adverbs, hyperbole, text feature: symbols, syllables, sentence structure, researching, designing, extending\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-charter-of-rights-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharter of Rights\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003esummarizing, text feature: bullet points, text feature: sidebar,  text feature: textbox, verbs: past tense, plurals, connecting evaluating, text feature: table, researching, imagining, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/patriation-of-the-canadian-constitution-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatriation:\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/b\u003etext feature: bold text, keywords, summarizing, cause and effect, suffixes, contractions, evaluating, researching, analyzing, compare and contrast, imagining, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/statute-of-westminster-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStatute of Westminster\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003enouns, root words, syllables, suffixes, sequencing, connecting, capital letters, plurals, text feature: titles, imagining, synthesizing, writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e: analyzing, keywords, compare \u0026amp; contrast, cause \u0026amp; effect, sequencing, summarizing, making connections, evaluating, prediction, questioning, inferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Work (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: vocabulary, context clues, syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, nouns, proper nouns, past tense verbs, antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, transition words, similes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: textbox, heading, table, graph, title, photo, caption, bold, italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (spelling and grammar): \u003c\/strong\u003ecapital letters, periods, commas, quotation marks, exclamation marks, question marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it all together: \u003c\/strong\u003eresearching, imagining, writing, extending, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Passages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file with each resource as a PDF inside. You will need to download the ZIP file and extract the PDF files. To access the digital version, open the PDFs and use the link inside the files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46440693563579,"sku":null,"price":16.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/canada-reading-comprehension_2.png?v=1738859281"},{"product_id":"canadian-charter-of-rights-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Canadian Charter of Rights Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about the Charter of Rights. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: bullet points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: sidebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs: past tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canada becoming a country:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-charter-of-rights-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" 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target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46440753692859,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/canadian-charter-of-rights_2.png?v=1738860108"},{"product_id":"canadian-flag-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Canadian Flag Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the Canadian flag is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about the Canadian flag. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary: context clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadverbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehyperbole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: headings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esentence structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canada becoming a country:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-charter-of-rights-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Charter of Rights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-flag-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Canadian Flag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/patriation-of-the-canadian-constitution-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatriation of the Canadian Constitution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/statute-of-westminster-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Statute of Westminster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46440759328955,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/canadian-flag_2.png?v=1738860464"},{"product_id":"patriation-of-the-canadian-constitution-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Patriation of the Canadian Constitution Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the patriation of the Canadian Constitution is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how the Canadian Constitution was patriated. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: bold text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeywords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecause and effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompare and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canada becoming a country:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-charter-of-rights-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46440762114235,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/patriation_2.png?v=1738860722"},{"product_id":"statute-of-westminster-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Statute of Westminster Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the Statute of Westminster is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about what the Statute of Westminster is and what it did for Canada's independence as a country. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes five weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about different weather phenomena and technology. The passages are used to teach various comprehension skills. 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predicting, connecting, sequencing, text features: titles, text features: headings, root words, verbs, adverbs, periods, extending, researching, writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-protection-fabrics-and-fibres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFabrics \u0026amp; Fibres\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eexplains how different materials protect against the weather; questioning, summarizing, compare and contrast, synonyms, antonyms, capital letters, verb: present tense, text features: photos, text features: captions, researching, inferring, designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/tornados-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTornados\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eexplains how these extreme weather events are created and measured; sequencing, compare and contrast, adjectives, inferring\/making inferences, text features: maps, text features: graphs, commas, quotation marks, alliteration, extending, researching, designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-forecasting-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Forecasting\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eexplains some of the different ways weather is predicted; text features: titles, summarizing, evaluating, suffixes, syllables, homonyms, text features: table, inferring, researching, imagining, writing, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/permafrost-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermafrost\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eexplains permafrost and how it is affected by global warming; text features: diagrams, text features: maps, prefixes, text features: captions, root words, summarizing, connecting, predicting, text features: graphs, extending, designing, researching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Strategies: \u003c\/strong\u003eanalyzing, keywords, compare \u0026amp; contrast, cause \u0026amp; effect, sequencing, summarizing, making connections, evaluating, prediction, questioning, inferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Work (morphology): \u003c\/strong\u003evocabulary, context clues, syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, nouns, proper nouns, past tense verbs, antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, transition words, similes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e textbox, heading, table, graph, title, photo, caption, bold, italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (spelling and grammar):\u003c\/strong\u003e capital letters, periods, commas, quotation marks, exclamation marks, question marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it all together: \u003c\/strong\u003eresearching, imagining, writing, extending, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Passages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about weather or climate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file with each resource as a PDF inside. You will need to download the ZIP file and extract the PDF files. To access the digital version, open the PDFs and use the link inside the files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452605616315,"sku":null,"price":16.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/weather-reading-passages_2.png?v=1739383866"},{"product_id":"climate-migration-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Climate Migration Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about climate migration is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how climate change is forcing humans and animals to relocate around the world. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epredicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: headings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadverbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperiods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about weather or climate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about weather and climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/climate-migration-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" 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(Try this one for free)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452683899067,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/climate-change-reading-passage_2.png?v=1739385712"},{"product_id":"weather-protection-fabrics-and-fibres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Weather Protection Fabrics and Fibres Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about fabrics and fibres that protect us from the weather is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how which types of fabric work best against the weather. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equestioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompare and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynonyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eantonyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everb: present tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about weather or climate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about weather and climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/climate-migration-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClimate Migration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-protection-fabrics-and-fibres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFabrics \u0026amp; Fibres\u003c\/a\u003e (Weather Protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/tornados-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTornados\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-forecasting-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Forecasting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/permafrost-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermafrost\u003c\/a\u003e (Try this one for free)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452706083003,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/weather-protection-reading-passage_2.png?v=1739386233"},{"product_id":"permafrost-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Permafrost Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about permafrost is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content. It is free so you can see how these resources work in your classroom (spoiler alert-you'll love them)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how permafrost and how its affected by global warming. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprefixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epredicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about weather or climate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about weather and climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/climate-migration-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" 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(Try this one for free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how tornados form. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompare and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\/making inferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equotation marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealliteration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452714340539,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/tornados-reading-passage_2.png?v=1739386747"},{"product_id":"weather-forecasting-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Weather Forecasting Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about weather forecasting is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how weather is predicted. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehomonyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about weather or climate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about weather and climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"Climate%20Migration%20Fabrics%20\u0026amp;amp;%20Fibres%20(Weather%20Protection)%20Tornados%20Weather%20Forecasting%20Permafrost%20(Try%20this%20one%20for%20free)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClimate Migration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"Climate%20Migration%20Fabrics%20\u0026amp;amp;%20Fibres%20(Weather%20Protection)%20Tornados%20Weather%20Forecasting%20Permafrost%20(Try%20this%20one%20for%20free)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFabrics \u0026amp; Fibres (Weather Protection)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"Climate%20Migration%20Fabrics%20\u0026amp;amp;%20Fibres%20(Weather%20Protection)%20Tornados%20Weather%20Forecasting%20Permafrost%20(Try%20this%20one%20for%20free)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTornados\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"Climate%20Migration%20Fabrics%20\u0026amp;amp;%20Fibres%20(Weather%20Protection)%20Tornados%20Weather%20Forecasting%20Permafrost%20(Try%20this%20one%20for%20free)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Forecasting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"Climate%20Migration%20Fabrics%20\u0026amp;amp;%20Fibres%20(Weather%20Protection)%20Tornados%20Weather%20Forecasting%20Permafrost%20(Try%20this%20one%20for%20free)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermafrost (Try this one for free)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452715487419,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/weather-forecasting-reading-passage_2.png?v=1739386908"},{"product_id":"educational-assistants-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Educational Assistants Appreciation Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this collaborative poster with students in your school to show appreciation to the educational assistants in your school all year long. \u003c\/span\u003eThis colouring activity takes students 10-30 minutes and just requires printing for you to use right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collaborative activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea collaborative poster you can use for Education Assistant Appreciation week. It's general enough to be used any time of year to show how grateful you are for their support. The wording on the poster uses \"Educational Assistants\" as that is what they are called in our school. If you need a different term, please send a message to make a request as this poster is not editable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions for how to run the activity with your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple instructions for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efollow-up activity to write a thank you note to the EAs that work in your school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea horizontally oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces: 87 by 60 cm; 24 pieces: 120 by 80 cm; 36 pieces: 120 by 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual piece sizes are 18 pieces: 14.5cm by 20cm, 24 pieces: 20cm by 20cm, 36 pieces 13.5cm by 20cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport staff appreciation days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteaching students ways to show appreciation for the school community.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/collections\/collaborative-posters\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking for other collaborative posters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadians-in-war-remembrance-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/educational-assistants-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEducational Assistants Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/custodians-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustodians Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/volunteer-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolunteers Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/gratitude-and-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This resource requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e buyer to download the PDF and print the pieces before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginning the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about various chemistry discoveries. The passages are used to teach different comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fireworks-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFireworks\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eabout how fireworks use chemical reactions: connecting, evaluating, cause and effect, text features: sidebars, text features: captions, compound words, adjectives, onomatopoeia, punctuation, researching, writing, extending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/insulin-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInsulin\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eabout the discovery of insulin in Canada; summarizing, evaluating, prefixes, contractions, syllables, text features: headings, adverbs, antonyms, capital letters, imagining, researching, writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/green-ink-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Ink\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eabout the creation of green ink which was invented in Canada, but used on US money; compare and contrast, plurals, text features: textbox, text features: titles, syllables, root words, nouns, prefixes, verb agreement, researching, designing, writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/peanut-butter-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeanut Butter\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e about the invention of peanut butter in Canada; sequencing, analyzing, inferring, prefixes, root words, text features: table, text features: graphs, adjectives, similes, imagining, researching, designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu style=\"text-underline: single;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-fareast-font-family: AGCanYouNotBold; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-CA; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Weekly-Reading-Comprehension-Skills-Fireworks-5701610?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=WRS5Chemistry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eComprehension Strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e analyzing, keywords, compare \u0026amp; contrast, cause \u0026amp; effect, sequencing, summarizing, making connections, evaluating, prediction, questioning, inferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Work (morphology): \u003c\/strong\u003evocabulary, context clues, syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, nouns, proper nouns, past tense verbs, antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, transition words, similes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e textbox, heading, table, graph, title, photo, caption, bold, italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (spelling and grammar):\u003c\/strong\u003e capital letters, periods, commas, quotation marks, exclamation marks, question marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it all together: \u003c\/strong\u003eresearching, imagining, writing, extending, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Passages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how fireworks in Canada. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecause and effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: sidebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompound words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eonomatopoeia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epunctuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46466429452475,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/fireworks-reading_2.png?v=1739976020"},{"product_id":"green-ink-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Green Ink Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about green ink is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how green ink used on US money was invented in Canada. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompare and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprefixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everb agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about chemistry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about chemistry discoveries in Canada:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fireworks-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFireworks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/green-ink-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Ink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/insulin-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInsulin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/peanut-butter-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeanut Butter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46466435121339,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/green-ink-reading_2.png?v=1739976415"},{"product_id":"insulin-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Insulin Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the discovery of insulin is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how insulin was invented in Canada. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprefixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: headings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadverbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eantonyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about chemistry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about chemistry discoveries in Canada:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fireworks-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFireworks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/green-ink-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Ink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/insulin-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInsulin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/peanut-butter-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeanut Butter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46466444492987,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/insulin-reading_2.png?v=1739976614"},{"product_id":"peanut-butter-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Peanut Butter Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the creation of peanut butter is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how peanut butter was invented in Canada. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprefixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about chemistry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about chemistry discoveries in Canada:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fireworks-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFireworks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/green-ink-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Ink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/insulin-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInsulin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/peanut-butter-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeanut Butter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46466445738171,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/peanut-butter-reading_2.png?v=1739976757"},{"product_id":"electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Electricity Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis inclusive ELA resource for Canadian classrooms explains different uses of electricity including electric cars, internet data centres, lightning and electric eels. Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about various uses of electricity. The passages are used to teach different comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internet-data-centres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData Centres\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e the electricity that is needed to run internet data centres; questioning, predicting, connecting, syllables, onomatopoeia, similes, text features: photos, text features: titles, punctuation, researching, imagining, designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-cars-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Cars\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e the evolution of electric cars; summarizing, analyzing, evaluating, plurals, suffixes, text features: bold, text features: graphs, hyperbole, apostrophes, researching, writing, designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-eels-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Eels\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ehow electric eels use electricity; summarizing, compare and contrast, sequencing, text feature: diagram, text feature: maps, context clues, adjectives, adverbs, commas, researching, designing, writing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/lightning-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLightning\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e how lightning forms; sequencing, connecting, inferring, text features: sidebar, text features: headings, text features: bullet points, nouns, verbs, capital letters, designing, writing, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu style=\"text-underline: single;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about electricity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file with each resource as a PDF inside. You will need to download the ZIP file and extract the PDF files. To access the digital version, open the PDFs and use the link inside the files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about electric cars in Canada. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: bold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehyperbole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapostrophes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about electricity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about the uses of electricity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-cars-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about electric eels in Canada. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompare and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtext clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadverbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about electricity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about the uses of electricity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-cars-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internet-data-centres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternet Data Centres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-eels-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Eels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/lightning-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLightning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46466465333435,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/electric-eels-reading_2.png?v=1739978379"},{"product_id":"internet-data-centres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Internet Data Centres Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the amount of electricity used for internet data centres is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how much electricity is used by internet data centres. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equestioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epredicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eonomatopoeia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epunctuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about electricity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about the uses of electricity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-cars-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internet-data-centres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternet Data Centres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-eels-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Eels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/lightning-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLightning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about lightning. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: sidebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: headings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: bullet points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about electricity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about the uses of electricity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-cars-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internet-data-centres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternet Data Centres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electric-eels-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElectric Eels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/lightning-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLightning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Just print and get started right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collaborative activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea collaborative poster that you can use for Custodian Appreciation Day. It's general enough to be used any time of year to show your gratitude for their hard work. 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Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces: 87 by 60 cm; 24 pieces: 120 by 80 cm; 36 pieces: 120 by 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual piece sizes are 18 pieces: 14.5cm by 20cm, 24 pieces: 20cm by 20cm, 36 pieces 13.5cm by 20cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecustodian appreciation days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteaching students ways to show appreciation for the school community.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/collections\/collaborative-posters\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking for other collaborative posters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadians-in-war-remembrance-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/educational-assistants-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEducational Assistants Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/custodians-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustodians Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/volunteer-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolunteers Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/gratitude-and-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This resource requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e buyer to download the PDF and print the pieces before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginning the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46468608131259,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/custodian-appreciation_2.png?v=1740063074"},{"product_id":"canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Canadian Trailblazers Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive ELA resource for Canadian classrooms explains the accomplishments of Elsie MacGill, Mary Two-Axe Earley, Willie O'Ree and Stanley G. Grizzle. Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about people in Canada who fought for the rights of everyone. The passages are used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/elsie-macgill-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElsie MacGill:\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCanada's first female aeronautical engineer broke barriers and led the way by supervising the building of airplanes during World War Two; analyzing, evaluating, connecting, text features: italics, text features: captions, suffixes, nouns, verbs: past tense, compound words, imagining, extending, researching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/mary-two-axe-earley-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Two-Axe Earley: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003efought for status rights and women's rights for Indigenous women in Canada; analyzing, context clues, text features: textbox, text features: headings, prefixes, root words, plurals, capital letters, punctuation, extending, imagining, researching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/stanley-grizzle-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanley G. 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The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. 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We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack History Month, Women's History Month, Indigenous Peoples History Month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic 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You will need to download the ZIP file and extract the PDF files. To access the digital version, open the PDFs and use the link inside the files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about Elsie MacGill and how she was in charge of building airplanes during the Second World War. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs: past tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompound words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's History Month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canadians who changed the way for others:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/elsie-macgill-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElsie MacGill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/mary-two-axe-earley-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Two-Axe Earley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/stanley-grizzle-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStanley G. Grizzle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/willie-oree-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWillie O'Ree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about Mary Two-Axe Earley, a Mohawk woman who fought for the status rights of Indigenous women. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtext clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: headings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprefixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epunctuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471865401531,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/mary-two-axe-earley-reading_2.png?v=1740266530"},{"product_id":"stanley-grizzle-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Stanley Grizzle Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about \u003cspan\u003eStanley Grizzle\u003c\/span\u003e is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about Stanley G. Grizzle who fought against racism in Canada. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: sidebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs: agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack History Month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canadians who changed the way for others:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/elsie-macgill-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElsie MacGill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/mary-two-axe-earley-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Two-Axe Earley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/stanley-grizzle-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStanley G. 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about Willie O'Ree who broke stereotypes in the NHL. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs: past tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapostrophes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack History Month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about Canadians who changed the way for others:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/elsie-macgill-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElsie MacGill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/mary-two-axe-earley-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Two-Axe Earley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/stanley-grizzle-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStanley G. Grizzle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/willie-oree-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWillie O'Ree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471870087355,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/willie-oree-reading_2.png?v=1740267212"},{"product_id":"volunteer-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Volunteer Appreciation Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this collaborative poster with students in your school to show appreciation to the volunteers who help in your school all year long. \u003c\/span\u003eThis colouring activity takes students 10-30 minutes and just requires printing for you to use right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collaborative activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea collaborative poster you can use for Volunteer Appreciation day or week. It's general enough to be used any time of year to show how grateful you are for their time and help. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions for how to run the activity with your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple instructions for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efollow-up activity to write a thank you note to the volunteers who help out in your school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea horizontally oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces: 87 by 60 cm; 24 pieces: 120 by 80 cm; 36 pieces: 120 by 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual piece sizes are 18 pieces: 14.5cm by 20cm, 24 pieces: 20cm by 20cm, 36 pieces 13.5cm by 20cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evolunteer appreciation days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteaching students ways to show appreciation for the school community.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/collections\/collaborative-posters\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking for other collaborative posters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadians-in-war-remembrance-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/educational-assistants-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEducational Assistants Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/custodians-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCustodians Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/volunteer-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVolunteers Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/gratitude-and-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGeneral Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This resource requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e buyer to download the PDF and print the pieces before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginning the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471871135931,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/volunteer-appreciation_2.png?v=1740267725"},{"product_id":"gratitude-and-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Gratitude and Appreciation Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this collaborative poster with students in your school to show appreciation to the people who help make your school a great place to learn all year long. \u003c\/span\u003eThis colouring activity takes students 10-30 minutes and just requires printing for you to use right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collaborative activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea general collaborative poster you can use any time of year to show how grateful you are for the time and help in your school. It can be used for volunteers, custodians, educational assistants or anyone else you want to thank. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions for how to run the activity with your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple instructions for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efollow-up activity to write a thank you note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea horizontally oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces: 87 by 60 cm; 24 pieces: 120 by 80 cm; 36 pieces: 120 by 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual piece sizes are 18 pieces: 14.5cm by 20cm, 24 pieces: 20cm by 20cm, 36 pieces 13.5cm by 20cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eappreciation days for educational assistants, volunteers, custodians, administrative assistants, families or anyone else in your school community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteaching students ways to show appreciation for the school community.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/collections\/collaborative-posters\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking for other collaborative posters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadians-in-war-remembrance-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/educational-assistants-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEducational Assistants Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/custodians-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustodians Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/volunteer-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolunteers Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/gratitude-and-appreciation-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral Appreciation Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This resource requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e buyer to download the PDF and print the pieces before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginning the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46472344469691,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/appreciation-poster_2.png?v=1740326683"},{"product_id":"wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Wetlands Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis inclusive ELA resource for Canadian classrooms explains different aspects of wetlands in Canada. Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes four weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about beavers, constructed wetlands, uses of peat and how urbanization affects wetlands. The passages are used to teach different comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/beavers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeavers\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e about how beavers affect wetland ecosystems; cause and effect, sequencing, inferring, text features: photos, text features captions, adjectives, similes, alliteration, commas, researching, synthesizing, extending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/building-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ehow humans are trying to build wetlands to replace those that have disappeared; predicting, analyzing, sequencing, text features: textbox, text features: bold, text features: diagram, plurals, nouns, capital letters, researching, designing, extending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/uses-of-peat-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUses of Peat\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e look at the different ways to use peat which is found in wetlands; evaluating, inferring, analyzing, suffixes, text features: titles, text features: italics, text features: bullet points, verbs: past tense, apostrophes, designing, writing, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/urbanization-of-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUrbanization\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e look at how building cities is contributing to the destruction of wetlands; predicting, summarizing, connecting, text features: table, text features: sidebar, syllables, verbs, adverbs, quotation marks, researching, writing, designing\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/internet-data-centres-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu style=\"text-underline: single;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-fareast-font-family: AGCanYouNotBold; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-CA; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Weekly-Reading-Comprehension-Skills-Fireworks-5701610?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=WRS5Chemistry\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eComprehension Strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e analyzing, keywords, compare \u0026amp; contrast, cause \u0026amp; effect, sequencing, summarizing, making connections, evaluating, prediction, questioning, inferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Work (morphology): \u003c\/strong\u003evocabulary, context clues, syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, nouns, proper nouns, past tense verbs, antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, transition words, similes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e textbox, heading, table, graph, title, photo, caption, bold, italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (spelling and grammar):\u003c\/strong\u003e capital letters, periods, commas, quotation marks, exclamation marks, question marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it all together: \u003c\/strong\u003eresearching, imagining, writing, extending, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Passages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the texts are specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about wetlands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how beavers contribute to wetland ecosystems. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecause and effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealliteration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about wetlands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about different aspects of wetlands:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/beavers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46477295091899,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/beavers-reading_2.png?v=1740503034"},{"product_id":"building-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Building Wetlands Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about constructing wetlands is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how building wetlands to replace destroyed wetlands helps the environment. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epredicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: bold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about wetlands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about different aspects of wetlands:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/beavers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/building-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/uses-of-peat-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUses of Peat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/urbanization-of-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUrbanization\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46477311049915,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/wetlands-reading_2_eff9df7a-f599-432f-9b21-e3b802f626b2.png?v=1740503317"},{"product_id":"uses-of-peat-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Uses of Peat Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the different uses for peat is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about the uses of peat, which is found in wetlands. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: bullet points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs: past tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapostrophes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about wetlands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about different aspects of wetlands:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/beavers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/building-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/uses-of-peat-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUses of Peat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/urbanization-of-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUrbanization\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46477334511803,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/peat-uses-reading_2.png?v=1740503883"},{"product_id":"urbanization-of-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Urbanization of Wetlands Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about the urbanization of wetlands is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with four weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about urbanization. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epredicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: sidebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadverbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equotation marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 5 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about wetlands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about different aspects of wetlands:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/beavers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/building-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/uses-of-peat-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUses of Peat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/urbanization-of-wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUrbanization\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46477336903867,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/urbanization-of-wetlands-reading_2.png?v=1740504092"},{"product_id":"canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Canadian Space Tales Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis inclusive ELA resource for Canadian classrooms explains Canadian contributions to space exploration as well as other aspects of the universe. Using the science of reading, it builds independent reading strategies with high-interest passages while blending literacy with curriculum content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource includes five weeks of content.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English Language Arts resource includes nonfiction reading passages about Canadian astronauts, constellations, Pluto, Canadian space technology and space junk. The passages are used to teach different comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-astronauts-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Astronauts\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e discusses Canadian astronauts like Marc Garneau, Roberta Bodnar and Chris Hadfield; summarizing, connecting, text features: bullet points, text features: symbols, text features: textbox, root words, suffixes, proper nouns, commas, researching, writing, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/constellations-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstellations\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ecompares the constellation Ursa Major in Roman mythology to the Cree perspective; inferring, compare and contrast, text feature: textbox, text feature: diagrams, nouns, verbs: past tense, prefixes, synecdoche, personification, writing, designing, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/pluto-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePluto\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e explains why Pluto is a dwarf planet; analyzing, summarizing, context clues, text feature: headings, root words, suffixes, capital letters, colons, apostrophes, imagining, writing, designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/space-junk-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ediscusses how space junk could impact future space travel; sequencing, predicting, evaluating, text features: graphs, text features: sidebars, irregular plurals, adjectives, verbs: agreement, punctuation, designing, writing, researching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-technology-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Technology\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eexamines different inventions of Canadians that are used in space including the Canadarm, Canadarm2 and lunar landing gear; summarizing, evaluating, text features: bullet points, text features: captions, text features: italics, syllables, metaphors, synonyms, capital letters, imagining, extending, designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu style=\"text-underline: single;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-fareast-font-family: AGCanYouNotBold; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-CA; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Weekly-Reading-Comprehension-Skills-Fireworks-5701610?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=WRS5Chemistry\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eComprehension Strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e analyzing, keywords, compare \u0026amp; contrast, cause \u0026amp; effect, sequencing, summarizing, making connections, evaluating, prediction, questioning, inferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Work (morphology): \u003c\/strong\u003evocabulary, context clues, syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, nouns, proper nouns, past tense verbs, antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, transition words, similes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e textbox, heading, table, graph, title, photo, caption, bold, italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (spelling and grammar):\u003c\/strong\u003e capital letters, periods, commas, quotation marks, exclamation marks, question marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it all together: \u003c\/strong\u003eresearching, imagining, writing, extending, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Passages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the texts are specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 6 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about space or astronomy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/weather-wonders-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeather Wonders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file with each resource as a PDF inside. You will need to download the ZIP file and extract the PDF files. To access the digital version, open the PDFs and use the link inside the files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46484018561211,"sku":null,"price":16.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/canadian-space-reading_2.png?v=1740673496"},{"product_id":"canadian-astronauts-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Canadian Astronauts Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about space, astronomy and Canadian contributions to space exploration is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about constellations, Pluto, space junk, Canadian technology and Canadian astronauts. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: bullet points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproper nouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about how space junk affects space exploration. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epredicting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: sidebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eirregular plurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs: agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epunctuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresearching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 6 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about space or astronomy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about different aspects of space and Canadian contributions to space exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-astronauts-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Astronauts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/constellations-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstellations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/pluto-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePluto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/space-junk-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-technology-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Technology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46484081541307,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/space-junk-reading_2.png?v=1740674177"},{"product_id":"pluto-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Pluto Reading Comprehension Activities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive English Language Arts resource about Pluto is designed for Canadian classrooms and integrates the science of reading methods to help students develop independent reading strategies they can apply across all subjects. Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about why Pluto is no longer classified as a planet. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanalyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtext clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: headings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroot words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapostrophes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 6 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian science lessons about space or astronomy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is part of a unit about different aspects of space and Canadian contributions to space exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-astronauts-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Astronauts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/constellations-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstellations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/pluto-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePluto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/space-junk-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-technology-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Technology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about space technology invented and created by Canadians. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: bullet points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esyllables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetaphors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynonyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimagining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-astronauts-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Astronauts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/constellations-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstellations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/pluto-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePluto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/space-junk-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-technology-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Technology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca 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Featuring a high-interest, reading passage, this resource offers an exciting way to blend literacy skills with curriculum-aligned content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of a unit with five weeks of content.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes a nonfiction reading passage about constellations. It compares Ursa Major with the traditional Cree stories. The passage is used to teach various comprehension skills. The main purpose of this resource is to build English Language Arts skills as opposed to learning about the topic in the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith approximately 250 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource features these specific skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompare and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: textbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext feature: diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbs: past tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprefixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynecdoche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epersonification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesizing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Version\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent any embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-astronauts-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Astronauts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/constellations-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstellations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/pluto-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePluto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/space-junk-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-technology-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Technology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the whole unit at a discount\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/historical-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-resources-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/plants-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeculiar Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/waste-management-unit-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-chemistry-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Chemistry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/electricity-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEclectic Electricity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wetlands-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-space-tales-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Space Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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The main purpose of this resource is to build literacy skills as opposed to learning about the topics in the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe included content\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/quality-of-life-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuality of Life\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e how quality of life is measured; questioning, inferring, evaluating, text features: headings, text features: table, syllables, proper nouns, commas, quotation marks, writing, imagining, extending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/nature-tourism-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNature Tourism\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e explains nature tourism and some of its disadvantages; inferring, predicting, connecting, text features: titles, text features: sidebar, compound words, adverbs, transition words, punctuation, imagining, synthesizing, writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rural-ghost-towns-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRural Ghost Towns\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e about how communities become abandoned; predicting, cause and effect, summarizing, text features: textbox, text features: captions, prefixes, verbs: past tense, plurals, punctuation, imagining, writing, researching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/urban-origins-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUrban Origins\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e explains how cities form and why they form in specific places; sequencing, connecting, inferring, adjectives, text features: italics, text features: photos, synonyms, verbs, capital letters, extending, designing, researching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e: analyzing, keywords, compare \u0026amp; contrast, cause \u0026amp; effect, sequencing, summarizing, making connections, evaluating, prediction, questioning, inferring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Work (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: vocabulary, context clues, syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, nouns, proper nouns, past tense verbs, antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, transition words, similes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: textbox, heading, table, graph, title, photo, caption, bold, italics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (spelling and grammar): \u003c\/strong\u003ecapital letters, periods, commas, quotation marks, exclamation marks, question marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it all together: \u003c\/strong\u003eresearching, imagining, writing, extending, synthesizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Reading Skills of Nonfiction Text\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Passages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith approximately 150 words, the text is specifically written for elementary students by teachers with decades of reading instruction experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehension Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how different skills can be used to help understand information that is read or express what has been learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWord Parts (morphology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teaches students how to break down words to help solve them or gather meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventions (grammar and mechanics):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDetails about spelling and punctuation including how and why certain symbols are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: How text features are designed to help understand and organize information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigurative Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: How language found in literature can be used to make text more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Beyond the Text\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gathering and combining information from the reading passage along with new material to learn more about the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printable and ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Slides Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully digital for tech-friendly classrooms, with detailed troubleshooting support included. The slides include loose text that can be read by your assistive technology (but can easily be moved) for students who need independent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can use either format or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-Centred Design:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe grade level is not included on any student pages to prevent embarrassment if working below grade level. Student pages have plenty of space to write (or type). Pages have a small amount of content to avoid overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher-Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Mini-Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lesson for each skill is included to save prep time. These lessons are designed to teach all the skills in this resource without any extra prep or materials. Most lessons take less than ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer Keys and Suggested Responses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streamline marking and eliminate the guessing about how students should answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evaluate reading and comprehension skills effectively. We have included instructions to turn the reading passage into a reading record so you can see the progress of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combine this resource with others in this series to review, teach, and practice skills in a consistent, engaging way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each resource in the series builds confidence and mastery, empowering students to tackle reading challenges with success. The more resources from this series that you use, the more independence your students will develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blend of interesting topics with ELA skills keeps students motivated and curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Canadian Teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aligned with the needs of Canadian classrooms, this resource provides age-appropriate content and aligns with best practices in literacy instruction. Canadian spellings and grammar conventions have been used throughout this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Another Free Resource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you sign up for our email list, we’ll send you another week for free. Details are inside the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your students grow as readers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Grade 4 classrooms (though use your discretion for the level of reading required by your students).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history and social studies lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2024. This resource is recommended to be used with support in Grade 3 as was originally written for Grade 4.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have other sets of resources, all written for Canadian students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/communities-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/natural-landmarks-social-studies-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Landmarks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca 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target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaste Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/light-science-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Energy and Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for Grade 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/reading-comprehension-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital-grade-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Injustices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/becoming-canada-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-in-canada-social-studies-reading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-trailblazers-reading-comprehension-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Trailblazers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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