Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Practice for Grades 3–5 (Adaptable for 2nd-grade enrichment or 6th-grade review!)
Bring learning to life with this Minecraft-themed nonfiction reading skills resource — the perfect way to help students master main idea and supporting details through hands-on, high-interest practice. Inspired by i-Ready–style lessons, this resource combines guided instruction, scaffolded comprehension, and independent application to build confidence and prepare students for PSSA, STAAR, AIR, and PARCC assessments.
⭐ What’s Included:
☑️Teacher Resource Guide – includes anchor charts, definitions, and step-by-step strategy notes
☑️Guided Practice Passages – • Pixelated Popularity (Minecraft’s rise from simple pixels to global fame) • Building a Minecraft Community (how players shaped the game and collaborated worldwide)
☑️Target Text: Minecraft Gets Schooled – 2-page feature exploring Minecraft: Education Edition and its classroom impact
☑️Comprehension & Test Prep Pages – main idea and detail multiple-choice questions with textual evidence prompts
☑️Pause & Ponder Prompts – discussion and critical thinking questions for close reading or group talk
☑️Anchor Charts + Visual Supports – definitions, examples, and tips for identifying main ideas and key details
☑️Creative Extension Activity – Create Your Own Learning World! Students design a Minecraft world that teaches a skill or subject, complete with a sketch, a paragraph, and a peer-sharing guide
✨ Why Teachers Love It:
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Aligned with CCSS RI.3–5.2 – perfectly matches informational text standards
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Modeled after i-Ready lesson design – integrates direct instruction, guided practice, and independent response
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Built for flexibility – use as a small-group intervention, literacy centers, morning work, or test prep
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Engaging for all learners – connects literacy skills to a high-interest, student-favorite topic
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Easy print-and-go format – no prep required, copy and teach!
💡 Perfect for:
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Main Idea & Details Lessons
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Nonfiction Comprehension Practice
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Skill-Based Test Prep
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Small Group or Center Work
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ELA Review Weeks or Sub Plans
🎮For more high-interest, video game-themed resources, check out: Video Gaming Context Clue Practice for Grades 3-5
⭐Follow Learning Between the Lines ⭐ for more engaging, standards-based reading and writing resources designed to build skills, spark curiosity, and make literacy learning unforgettable!
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