Pirates Close Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Description
Shiver me timbers! Hook your students into reading with this engaging Pirates Reading Comprehension resource. This activity pack includes FOUR Year 5 – Year 8 differentiated non-fiction passages. We have also included six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks.
These activities are great for your guided reading program or as homework tasks. Integrate these activities into your history and/or social studies projects! Great for use on Talk Like A Pirate Day!
In this Pirates Reading Comprehension pack, you will receive:
1. Two texts – each with an extended and scaffold version:
- What is a Pirate?
- Famous Pirates
2. SIX corresponding NO PREP Higher Order Thinking Activities
Each passage features different activities!
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
3. Two Graphic Organiser Examples
- Information Web
- Main Idea
4. Teacher Answer Key for applicable questions.
5. Two ‘Tips For Use’ pages with ways to use this resource in your classroom.













