Close Reading

I am new to creating close reading text passages. I started creating them because I couldn't find any that would meet the reading level and social study or science standards I needed to teach. If anyone has great resources I would love to know about them. So, here are my first two attempts at close reading. I would love for other teachers to give me some feedback. I am interested in creating more that fit the needs of my students but I want to make sure that I am on the right track. Here in the Community Helpers Close Reading Have a great day!