Easily target non-fiction comprehension with these printables! They are perfect for teaching and practicing several language-based reading comprehension strategies including previewing the text for important information prior to reading, answering comprehension questions, identifying the main idea (in a scaffolded, supported way!), and summarizing/paraphrasing the information. In addition, each page includes 4 key vocabulary words from the text so you can practice this skill as well!
This packet includes:
- 32 No-Prep Pages (see preview pictures for examples)
- 3 Graphic Organizers
- Clear directions for how I use it in my own therapy!
All covering the following targets:
- Paraphrasing
- Summarizing
- Finding the Main Idea
- Context clues for vocabulary words
- WH- Questions
- Reading Strategies
All of the worksheets include editable text boxes so that you can type directly on the worksheet on a computer.
The graphic organizers target vocabulary (identifying synonyms/antonyms, drawing a picture, using in a sentence) and prefixes/suffixes as several of the targeted vocabulary words include them.
The entire packet is black and white for easy printing! And, it now includes a Google Slidesâ˘ď¸ version so that you can more easily add texts boxes and more!
Here’s some reasons why other SLPs have loved this resource:
âĽÂ âMy students have found the topics included interesting, and I am enjoying how quick and easy it is for me to prep for my sessions. Thank you for creating this resource!â – Jennifer B.
âĽÂ âLOVE this resource! You know everything from Speechy Musings will be comprehensive, thoughtful and engaging, but this resource is even better than expected. Love the different reading strategies and how they’re each highlighted in the different readings. Highly recommend!â – Rachel C.
âĽÂ âI just bought this resource two days ago, but have already used it with so many of my middle and high schoolers! The middle schoolers mostly all have specific learning disabilities, and the higher schoolers are students with moderate needs. This is a great no-prep resource for basic reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, expressive language (summarizing, grammar), etc. Love it!â – Chandler G.
To learn more about this product and how I use it to target comprehension in my speech therapy, check out this blog post here.
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Sarah C. –
Bought this and immediately put it to use.
Diana –
Really well made. Use it constantly.
Holly Goldman –
This is a must-have for SLPs!
Joyce Murphy –
I use these with my caseload of 70+ students and they’ve held up incredibly well. The variety of non-fiction topics means I can use different pages with different groups and the format stays the same so I’m not re-teaching procedures every session.
Amy Murphy –
GREAT comprehension resource!
Sherry G. –
These non-fiction printables are exactly what I needed for my older elementary students. The reading strategies section at the top of each page teaches students to preview before reading, which is a skill that transfers to the classroom. Really functional and well made.
Stacy S. –
Grabbed this for comprehension goals. No regrets.
Rachel M. –
My students are finally understanding main idea!
Caitlin U. –
Fantastic for language-based reading goals.
Courtney –
Print, grab, and go. Love it!
Misty M. –
As a fellow creator I want to say how impressed I am with the quality of this resource. The non-fiction texts are well written, the activities are research-based, and the overall layout is clean and easy to follow. Really nice work on this one.
Diane K. –
Have used this for three years running and it never gets old. With 32 pages I always have fresh material for each group. The paraphrasing practice is something my students really need and this does a great job of making it approachable.
Dawn G. –
I pull this out almost every week for my reading comprehension groups. The format is consistent so my students know what to expect, and the non-fiction topics are varied enough that they don’t get bored. The vocabulary section is a nice bonus that saves me from prepping a separate activity.
Amanda –
I bought this hoping to use it with a range of students from 2nd through 6th grade. The reading level of most texts works well for about 3rd-5th grade which is my sweet spot for comprehension goals. I would have liked to see some easier texts for my 2nd graders who need non-fiction exposure at a lower level. That said, the activities themselves are really well designed and I love the scaffolded main idea section. The graphic organizers have been helpful for my students who need visual support to organize their thinking. Still a very good purchase and I use it regularly, I just supplement with easier texts for my younger students.
Debbie G. –
The Google Slides version is perfect for my teletherapy sessions. The non-fiction texts are interesting and the comprehension questions really make my students think. I’ve been able to target main idea, summarizing, and WH questions all with this one resource.
Jodi M. –
Use these every single week!
Speechie Nicole –
Quality non-fiction comprehension resource.
Diana Y. –
No-prep comprehension printables. Yes!
Jana Y. –
I’m a new SLP and was feeling really lost about how to target non-fiction comprehension in therapy. This resource gave me a clear framework. The directions for how the creator uses it in her own sessions were especially helpful for me as someone just starting out.
Tammy Evans –
Easy to use and my students love them.
Erin Y. –
These are SO good for reading comprehension.
Sara U. –
Love the context clues vocabulary section!
Nancy W. –
After years of making my own non-fiction comprehension materials I finally found something that covers everything I need. The previewing strategy is so important and I love that it’s built right into each page. My students are actually learning how to approach a text before just jumping in.
Marilyn Murphy –
I teach SPED and my students need lots of practice with non-fiction texts. This resource gives them repeated practice with the same format so they build confidence over time. The 4 vocabulary words per page are a great way to build academic language.
Diana A. –
Great non-fiction resource for therapy.
Paula S. –
Exactly what my caseload needed!
Tanya –
I used the paraphrasing and summarizing activities with my reading comprehension groups this week and my students did so well. The scaffolded main idea section is brilliantly designed. Instead of just asking them to find the main idea, it walks them through the process.
Monica W. –
I run a small private practice and parents always ask what we’re working on in therapy. These printables make it easy to show families the comprehension strategies we’re targeting. The non-fiction texts feel relevant and academic, which parents appreciate.
Julie Y. –
The combination of reading strategies, main idea practice, and vocabulary work on each page makes this so efficient for therapy. I can address multiple IEP goals in one session with just one printable. My students don’t feel overwhelmed either because the format is clear and consistent.
Martha W. –
Purchased this for my 4th and 5th grade groups and it’s been perfect. The non-fiction texts are engaging and the WH questions help me target comprehension in a structured way. My students are getting better at summarizing too which is great to see.
Courtney K. –
My go-to for comprehension goals.
The Pragmatic SLP –
I’ve been an SLP for over 15 years and non-fiction comprehension has always been one of the harder skills to find quality materials for. This resource checks all the boxes. The texts are interesting enough to keep students engaged, the comprehension questions are thoughtful, and the summarizing and paraphrasing activities help students practice skills they genuinely need for classroom success. The 3 graphic organizers are a wonderful addition that help students organize their thinking before they write. I’ve used this with individual students and in groups and it works well either way. The clear directions for how the creator uses it in therapy were helpful too.
Julie M. –
I love the scaffolded approach to main idea in this packet. My students who struggle with finding the main idea have made real progress using these printables. The step-by-step format helps them break down the process instead of just guessing.
Tanya W. –
Just print and go. So easy!
Nicole I. –
The vocabulary words included on each page are such a bonus. My students practice context clues right there in the same non-fiction text, which makes the learning feel connected rather than isolated. I’ve used about half the pages so far and there’s still plenty left.
Marie Sullivan –
These printables are a lifesaver!
Speech and Beyond –
I’ve been using these with my language-based reading groups and they are fantastic. The structure of previewing the text before reading, then answering comprehension questions, then identifying main idea is such a clear, teachable process. My students are getting better at this each week.
Wordplay Therapy –
Nicely designed non-fiction resource!
Catherine W. –
Solid resource overall. The graphic organizers are a nice touch, just wish there were more of them.
Deanna O. –
Perfect for my upper elementary caseload!
Wendy S. –
Great for targeting reading comprehension goals.
Theresa X. –
Love this for non-fiction comprehension.
Kathleen A. –
No prep and covers so many skills!
Erica W. –
Nice printables. Wish there were a few texts at a higher reading level.
Courtney A. –
32 no-prep pages is such a great value. I’ve been using these for reading comprehension with my 3rd through 5th graders and the combination of previewing, comprehension questions, and summarizing is perfect for building those skills systematically.
Janice Y. –
These non-fiction comprehension printables have been a staple in my therapy sessions this year. The scaffolded approach to finding the main idea is exactly what my students need. I also love that each page includes vocabulary words from the text so I can hit two goals at once.