BUNDLE: High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages (Grade 7/8)

This BUNDLE includes 40 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 7/8 students and the variety of passages is fresh and engaging for students year-round. This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7/8 Ontario Language Curriculum – Strand C. Comprehension.

Each passage and worksheet (as well as this teacher guide!) is written in the font Lexend, which was designed with dyslexia and struggling readers in mind, in order to reduce visual stress and improve reading performance.

A “Week at a Glance” page is included for teachers to structure their use of a text. Each text is meant to be used for a whole week, to allow time for students to do a close reading (analyze the text and interpret why details, and the text itself, are significant).

What is a high interest reading passage?

A high interest nonfiction passage is a short text that can capture students’ attention and increase their engagement in the reading process.

Using high-interest nonfiction passages with students:

1. Increases engagement: This can lead to greater comprehension and retention of information.
2. Builds background knowledge: Nonfiction articles can help students build their background knowledge on a variety of topics.
3. Develops critical thinking skills: Reading and discussing these passages can help students develop their critical thinking skills and learn to evaluate information and arguments.
4. Supports cross-curricular learning: Nonfiction articles can be used to support learning across different subjects, such as science, social studies, and language arts.
5. Enhances vocabulary and literacy skills: Nonfiction articles often contain specialized vocabulary and academic language that can help students develop their literacy skills. These articles can help students improve comprehension, fluency, and writing skills.