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200+ Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

200+ Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

$45.99
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Flexible Ways to Use

✔ Great for use during reading time at school or home
✔ Pairs well with seasonal or thematic units to add variety
✔ Works as a close reading activity—read once for fluency, again for comprehension
✔ Use as independent practice, small group instruction, homework, or extra review

Supports a Range of Learners

✔ Adaptable for various reading levels—perfect for differentiated instruction
✔ Helpful for homeschoolers, special education programs, and intervention settings
✔ Designed to support English language learners and developing readers
✔ Clear structure and vocabulary build confidence and comprehension
✔ Engaging topics keep students motivated and focused

Quick Setup

Just print and go—no prep needed! Whether you're teaching in a classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or supporting your child at home, these reading comprehension passages offer a ready-to-use solution for building literacy skills through engaging content.

Kick off the school year with ready-to-use K–2 reading comprehension activities! This Back to School reading bundle includes over 200 engaging nonfiction passages covering 20 social studies themes—each with matching comprehension questions. Designed for early elementary learners, these printable passages help build fluency, vocabulary, and critical thinking from the start. No prep required—just print and go!

What’s Included:

  • 243 Total Reading Comprehension Passages
  • 20 Social Studies Themes (Community Helpers, Maps & Geography, Famous Americans, and more)
  • 10–12 Reading Passages per Topic (grade-appropriate for 1st & 2nd grade)
  • Comprehension Questions (short answer)
  • Instant-Access PDF—no printing or laminating required

Topics Covered:

  • American Symbols (11 passages)
  • Countries Around the World (16 passages)
  • Community Helpers (12 passages)
  • United States Landmarks (15 passages)
  • World Landmarks (14 passages)
  • Oceans (5 passages)
  • Geography (10 passages)
  • 13 Colonies (12 passages)
  • American Holidays (10 passages)
  • 7 Continents (7 passages)
  • Citizenship (12 passages)
  • U.S. Government (9 passages)
  • Landforms (20 passages)
  • Biomes (12 passages)
  • Black History Month (12 passages)
  • Economics (10 passages)
  • Famous Inventors (12 passages)
  • Women’s History Month (12 passages)
  • Colonial America (18 passages)
  • Christmas Around the World (13 passages)
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