January kindergarten guided reading comprehension passages and questions are here! 

Are you looking for guided reading passages for your classroom? These differentiated passages are every kindergarten reading teacher's dream!

Differentiation

• ALL students (levels A-E) can read and learn about the SAME topic, but at their own level. You will have all the texts you need right at your fingertips!

Passage Types

• For each theme, there is one fiction passage and one nonfiction passage. (Can you say "common core?!")

January Themes

• There are 5 themes included.

For each theme there is 1 fiction passage, 1 nonfiction passage, each in 5 levels for a total of 10 passages per theme.

January themes are:

• Snow/Skiing
• Penguins
• New Years/The Rose Parade
• 100th Day of School
• Martin Luther King, Jr.

There are a total of 50 passages for the month!

Levels Included

• About Formatting: Please note that Levels A-D are in a portrait format, while Level E is in landscape. This is done to ensure large text size for early readers.

About the Fiction Passages

• Fluency - Students are encouraged to read the passage three times to build fluency. Students color a "happy face" at the bottom of the page each time they read. Students read the passage three times before completing the comprehension component.
• Comprehension - Each passage includes TWO reading comprehension questions and/or activities. Some questions are multiple choice while others are free response (depending on the level).
• Student-friendly graphics - Each passage includes appropriate graphics (clip art).

About the Nonfiction Passages

• Vocabulary - There are vocabulary words at the top of each passage. These are excellent for front-loading vocabulary for ESL/ELL students.
• Fluency - Students are encouraged to read the passage three times to build fluency. Students color a "happy face" at the bottom of the page each time they read. Students read the passage three times before completing the comprehension component.
• Comprehension - Each passage includes TWO reading comprehension questions and/or activities. Some questions are multiple choice while others are free response (depending on the level).
• Photographs - Each passage includes one corresponding photograph. Photographs are in full color but are easily and clearly printed in grayscale.