This is a nonfiction leveled passage about ancient Mali. There is a second grade level passage, third grade level passage and a fourth/above grade level passage. There is also a version of the passage that focuses on vocabulary and learning new words.
I've also included fluency trackers to record words per minute read each week. There are various levels and also a blank one in case a child reads above or below the rates given.
This can be used as homework or as a differentiated reading cente