These carefully curated reading passages are designed to support students at their intended grade level, helping educators, families, and students access engaging, high-quality texts that promote literacy growth. Each passage provides an appropriate level of challenge for students in the designated grade(s), building reading confidence, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Each leveled reading passage is intended for students in the listed grade(s). If students need additional support accessing the text, use the accompanying Grade Level Reading Support Guide, which provides instructional strategies and scaffolds to help all readers successfully engage with the passage.
Whether you're looking for fiction or nonfiction, short stories or informational texts, these passages can be used for guided reading, independent practice, partner reading, or small-group instruction. Explore the collection to find engaging texts that support every student's reading journey.
In addition, check out RIF’s free and easy-to-use Literacy Tracker Tool. This tool enables educators and families to quickly check students’ reading progress throughout the year and help students find recommended books matched to their interests and reading level.
