Explanation Text Examples - Ten Reading Samples with Comprehension This package includes ten reading samples to read with your students. Each text follows the general format of an explanation text and includes the features commonly found in an explanation text. These texts are great for guided or shared reading. They are also the perfect tool for teaching students how to write and format an explanation text correctly using relevant language and features. Each text includes a page of comprehension questions focusing on the features of an explanation text. Explanation texts include: How do bees make honey? Why do the seasons change? Why are frogs slimy? How does rain fall? How hermit crabs change shells. The lifecycle of a butterfly. How do our lungs pump oxygen? What causes earthquakes? How is glass recycled? How do tsunamis form? Text features include: Titles. Technical words. Paragraphs. Introductions. Conclusions. Visuals (Diagrams, photos, clip art). US spelling and UK spelling versions are included in this download. Simply unzip the file and select the version that you require. This resource includes a digital (Google Slides) version. See the end page of the resource for the details and the link to access the digital version. This resource includes sample answers. ________________________________________ Check out my similar reading comprehension packs below: Recount Text Examples - 10 Reading Samples with Comprehension Persuasive Texts Examples- 10 Reading Samples with Comprehension Information Text Examples - 10 Reading Samples with Comprehension Narrative Text Examples - 10 Reading Samples with Comprehension Procedural Text Examples - 10 Reading Samples Christmas Themed Information Texts - Reading Strategy Comprehension 30 Page Reading Strategy Comprehension Pack 10 Page Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pack - With Answers ________________________________________ For more reading and comprehension resources, click the links below: Jerry the Giraffe - Story and Reading Comprehension Pack Persuasive Texts Comprehension Google Slides - Distance Learning African Animals - Reading Comprehension Pack Healthy Living Reading Comprehension Pack Making Predictions Reading Response Package - Templates For Any Book Reading Strategy PowerPoint – Predicting Similes Shared Reading PowerPoint Predicting Worksheets - 12 Reading Passages Implied vs Literal Questions - Worksheets with Answers Making Connections - Reading Worksheet Pack ________________________________________ Follow Me Click the green star at the top of my page to be the first to receive updates about new products and discounts. ________________________________________ Feedback Please help me to improve my products by leaving valuable feedback. Simply click the 'Provide Feedback' button on your purchases page and leave a rating and a comment. You will also gain credits to use for further purchases. ________________________________________ Copyright Information This product is not for commercial use, individual use only. If you plan to share this product with others, please purchase extra licenses at the 50% discounted rate. The fonts used in my resources are from: Babbling Abby and Kimberly Geswein Fonts The clip art used in my resources is from: Krista Wallden Creative Clips and Whimsy Clips ________________________________________ reading | shared | guided | explanation | examples | sample | writing | teaching | classroom | homework | reading groups | no prep | printable | English | learning tool | elementary school | education | homeschooling | homeschool