Knowledge and Fluency Passages

Hearts, Cards, and Caring: All About Valentine’s Day

Pair this resource with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by
Eileen Spinelli
This Knowledge and Fluency Passage passage introduces students to the traditions and symbols of Valentine’s Day, helping them understand why receiving a Valentine is so special to Mr. Hatch in Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. By exploring the meaning behind heart-shaped cards and acts of kindness, students can better connect with the story’s message about caring and community. Use this passage before reading the book to build background knowledge and prepare students to fully appreciate the changes in Mr. Hatch’s character.

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Use Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli to strengthen your students' comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work.

Mr. Hatch never smiles. He follows the same boring routine every day, and he does it alone. One morning, a sweet surprise compels Mr. Hatch to notice the world around him. Mr. Hatch starts to make friends and help his neighbors. Children will look closely at the change in Mr. Hatch by noticing the text structure and considering the author's purpose for writing the book. They will appreciate the richly detailed illustrations as they retell and summarize the story. Will they notice the mouse that appears on many of the pages? Discover more surprises while reading this important book about kindness.

Fill Knowledge Gaps and Build Fluency for Better Comprehension

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Why It Matters

Strong comprehension depends on more than decoding. Students also need background knowledge, smooth and expressive reading, and automatic recognition of high-frequency words. Knowledge & Fluency Passages bring all of that together in one resource. The passages fill in common knowledge gaps that can block understanding, give students repeated practice with fluency, and reinforce the words they’ll see most often in print. The result: more confident readers who are ready to dive into the books you teach.

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Think of these passages as a Swiss Army Knife for your literacy block. They prepare students for your read-alouds and small-group work, build fluency skills in meaningful ways, and give you quick assessment data—all without extra planning. Instead of stopping mid-story to explain tricky concepts, you’ll launch into texts knowing your students are already equipped to engage, notice, and think more deeply.

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