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Back to School Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions | Grades 2-5 | Beginning of Year ELA

Kick off the school year with these engaging Back to School Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions — perfect for Grades 2–5!

This resource includes 6 differentiated reading passages that help students build reading stamina, reinforce ELA comprehension skills, and ease into classroom routines. Ideal for the first week of school, each passage targets key reading standards while making students feel excited about learning.

What’s Included:
6 Back-to-School-Themed Reading Passages
Student-friendly, high-interest topics:
Meeting New Friends
Classroom Rules
Classroom Routines
Starting a New Grade
Meeting My Teacher
Back-to-School Shopping
Comprehension Questions for Each Passage
4–5 questions per passage

Includes:
Multiple-choice questions
Short answer responses
Open-ended prompts
Focused on:
Main idea
Supporting details
Inference
Vocabulary in context
Critical thinking

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Ready-to-use for the first week of school
Supports differentiated instruction
Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, or sub plans
Aligned with Common Core Reading Standards
Builds community while improving comprehension

Perfect For:
Back to School
Reading Comprehension Practice
Literacy Centers
Small Group ELA
Morning Work
Homework Packets
Early Finisher Activities
Substitute Plans