How to find paired passages
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023
When it comes to non-fiction paired passages, it is essential to dedicate some time to discover subjects or themes that genuinely captivate your students’ attention. Curious about how to find paired passages? In this post I have gathered some of my favorite ways for finding engaging paired texts that you can take and use with your students right away.
Interested in trying paired passages in your classroom? Click on the image or button below to see all of the paired passages I have available in my TPT shop!
Looking for some creative ways to use paired passages in your classroom? Check out this post full of engaging ideas!
What types of paired passages should I be looking for?
In my classroom, I have found that students often gravitate toward topics that involve conflict or controversy. This makes argumentative subjects particularly appealing. Additionally, I’ve observed that stories tied to current events work well with this age group. Also, passages with unexpected twists have been hits with my learners.
Once you’ve made a list of themes you think your students would enjoy, it’s time to construct your teaching materials around them. I’m a firm believer in planning with the end goal in mind. Ensure that the selected texts align with the learning objectives you intend to impart. This strategic approach guarantees that your lessons cover the curriculum you need to focus on in your classroom.
How to find paired passages
Are you wondering how to find paired passages? Some of my favorite place to find non-fiction paired passages to use with my learners are outlined below.
Commonlit
Commonlit is a great place to find non-fiction paired passages. It is my go-to website for finding quick passages, as you can search by theme.
newsela
One of my favorite features of Newsela is that it provides passages at a variety of reading levels with the click of a button. This is great for differentiation! If you are looking for ways to incorporate current events into your ELA curriculum, this is a site you will definitely want to check out.
novel study paired passages
Looking for some non-fiction paired passages that relate directly to novel studies you are currently teaching? Click here or on the image below to see all of the paired passages I have available in my TPT shop. Each resource contains 4-5 paired passages (and activities). These all tie directly to key themes and information covered in the novels, making you job of text pairing soooo much easier!
Looking for more information on using non-fiction paired passages in the classroom?
Check out the blog posts below!
Using non-fiction paired passages to enhance novel studies
Non-fiction paired passages – Where do I find them?
Middle School Novel Study Favorites
Upper Elementary Novel Study Favorites
Benefits of Teaching Novel Studies
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