The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Reading Passage and Question Activities for middle and high school-scaffolded vocabulary and writing supports for special education and multilingual Learners included!

Looking for a no-prep way to reinforce student understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis? This engaging reading comprehension passage is perfect for middle and high school science students. It covers the stages of the cell cycle, the process of mitosis, and introduces key concepts like mutations and how they can lead to cancer.

Students will strengthen their science literacy skills with questions that target Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels 1 through 3—ranging from basic recall to critical thinking and application. A key terms word search is also included for vocabulary reinforcement or a fun bell-ringer or early finisher activity.

This creative print and go resource includes...

• 1 and 1/3rd page reading passage
• Vocabulary activities
• Comprehension activities
• Answer keys

This lesson serves as a fantastic Break away from the textbook, while still providing engaging and meaningful science literacy opportunities that Also involve little to no additional prep time for you! This activity works as a sub plan, reteach or extension activity, Station activity, homework assignment or classwork practice and is a great addition to your General Science or Biology class!

Now with Scaffolded Supports!

- Previewing vocabulary and comprehension questions with response sentence starters have been included to support multilingual language learners and special education students with reading and writing supports and vocabulary previewing of materials!

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