Description
Includes American English and Canadian English versions. Explore a collection of guided reading passages by Lexile level for middle and high school students. These comprehension articles focus on fascinating geography from around the world and assess students’ comprehension with multiple-choice questions. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!
Included with these Guided and Leveled Geography Reading Comprehension Activities:
- 6 Guided and Leveled Reading Passages – Lexile Range 855-1440
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- Learn about Sealand, the tiny nation along England’s coast
- Discover the extreme cold temperatures of Yakutsk
- Explore the breathtaking beauty of Chocolate Hills
- Discover life in the desert oasis of Coober Pedy
- Learn about Ecuador’s celestial and cultural wonders
- Explore the secrets of Mount Fanjing in China
- Articles include both American and Canadian English versions
- Multiple-Choice Questions
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- Reading Comprehension Questions – Digital & Print
- Grammar and Composition Exercises – Digital & Print
- Vocabulary Challenges – Digital & Print
- Word-Study Tasks – Digital & Print
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Instructions for using these resources
How to use these Guided and Leveled Geography Reading Bundle:
This bundle explores six guided and leveled reading passages for teenagers. Students will learn about the world of geography to explore fascinating cultures, landscapes, and regions from around the world.
For each article, students will participate in guided and leveled reading activities. Students will be prompted to respond to multiple-choice questions. These activities include:
✍️ comprehension questions
✍️ grammar and composition exercises
✍️ vocabulary challenges
✍️ and word-study tasks
These activities are suitable for remediation, bell work, and student conferencing to practice reading with material that matches students’ comprehension levels.
To consolidate these activities, answer keys have also been provided.
Passages Included with these Leveled Reading Activities:
- “The Tiny Kingdom: Mighty Dreams Inside Sealand” – Lexile Range 855 to 1165
Learn about the tiny nation of Sealand while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about a unique micronation standing in the North Sea and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.
This passage introduces students to Sealand’s history as a former World War II fort transformed into an independent state in 1967. Students will learn about the essence of determination, independence, community, and the potential impact even the smallest entities can have on the world’s stage.
- “Chilling Wonders: Life in Yakutsk, the Coldest City” – Lexile Range 925 to 1235
Discover the intense weather conditions of Yakutsk while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about the coldest city on Earth located in the Sakha Republic of Russia and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.
This passage introduces students to the unique challenges faced by Yakutsk residents due to the extreme cold temperatures. Students will learn about the resilience of communities in adverse conditions and the importance of adaptation and resourcefulness in extreme situations.
- “Nature’s Canvas: The Breathtaking Beauty of Chocolate Hills” – Lexile Range 985 to 1295
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Chocolate Hills while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about a natural wonder on the island of Bohol in the Philippines and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.
This passage introduces students to the fascinating landscape of the Chocolate Hills. Students will learn the ecological significance of preserving natural habitats and biodiversity.
- “Sunsets and Opals: Life in Coober Pedy’s Desert Oasis” – Lexile Range 1040 to 1350
Discover the life in Coober Pedy while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about a unique town in the Australian Outback renowned as the “Opal Capital of the World,” and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.
This passage introduces students to Coober Pedy’s history and its association with opal mining. Students will learn about the value of adaptability, creativity, multiculturalism, environmental conservation, and the beauty of exploring diverse and unique aspects of our world.
- “Beyond the Equator: Ecuador’s Celestial and Cultural Wonders” – Lexile Range 1085 to 1400
Learn about Ecuador’s celestial and cultural wonders while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about a country in South America known for its stunning landscapes and celestial myths, and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.
This passage introduces students to Ecuador’s geographical charm. Students will learn the appreciation of diverse cultures, the beauty of nature’s landscapes, the impact of folklore on cultural identity, and the warmth of hospitality in embracing diversity.
- “Mystical Heights: The Secrets of Mount Fanjing’s Sacred Pathways” – Lexile Range 1130 to 1440
Explore the secrets of Mount Fanjing while improving students’ comprehension using this guided and leveled reading passage. Students will read about a sacred peak in southwestern China and will participate in guided and leveled reading activities.
This passage introduces students to Mount Fanjing’s ecological uniqueness. Students will learn the value of nature’s sanctuaries, the harmony of cultural heritage and spirituality, and the role of natural landscapes in fostering spiritual connections.
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