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Browse thousands of teacher-made reading passages by grade and genre. Preview in seconds, then print the PDF or assign the online quiz — no scavenger hunt required.

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Biography

The Girl Who Mapped the Stars

Grade 5

Fiction

Zarnok Goes to School

Grade 2

Informational

How Volcanoes Wake Up

Grade 4

volcanoes, grade 4…

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Can I edit a passage I find?

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