Plot Structure & Character Development Reading Passages, Reading Passages, English Teachers, ELA Teachers, Plot Diagram

Invest in your student's success and unlock their full potential with these Plot Structure & Character Development Lexile®-Leveled Close Reading Passages. Reading literature is an important standard grade levels have to cover.

This product offers four interesting and engaging close-reading passages with varying Lexile® levels, along with informative anchor charts and a range of comprehension questions designed specifically for 6th and 7th-grade students.

This product concentrates on the Common Core standard, ELA.RL. 6.3 & ELA.RL.7.3 - Reading Literature-In literary texts, describe how events unfold, as well as how characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. By emphasizing the importance of understanding the character, plot, character development, and changes over the plot, these activities can help strengthen critical reading skills when reading short stories or novels.

This product is perfect for...

Reading Skills Review
Centers & Stations
State Test Review
Homework
Introduction into Nonfiction
⭐ Lexile-Leveled Passages - I used Lexile.com to make sure these passages are leveled properly for your 6th and 7th-grade students. The passages range from 810L - 1400L.

⭐ Common Core Questions - Crafted reading comprehension questions that accompany each passage. These thought-provoking questions cover a wide spectrum of skills, including identifying plot details and character development. Designed to foster critical thinking, spur discussion, and inspire deep text exploration, these questions will sharpen students' comprehension abilities.

⭐ Color-Coding Evidence - The following passages and questions require your students to demonstrate their answers by color-coding the supporting evidence found within the text.

In this product, you will receive:

1. Identifying How the Plot Unfolds Anchor Chart

2. Character Development Anchor Chart

3. 6th Grade Practice Passage & Reading Comprehension Questions

4. 7th Grade Practice Passage & Reading Comprehension Questions

5. 6th Grade Assessment Passage & Reading Comprehension Questions

6. 7th Grade Practice Passage & Reading Comprehension Questions

7. Answer Keys

8. PDF & Digital Files Included!

9. BONUS-Learn how to enlarge the anchor charts to posters!

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