Spring Theme Paired Passage – An Uninvited Guest & Crickets vs. Grasshoppers (Informational Text (nonfiction))

This printable resource focuses on grasshopper identification for close reading comprehension and reading passages in the spring season. Students will practice identifying grasshoppers and learning about their characteristics. Teachers can use this resource to help students practice close reading skills and understanding text structures. The resource includes a passage about a grasshopper mistaken for a cricket, along with questions that test students’ ability to identify figurative language, details, and summarize the text. Ideal for small group or independent work.