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What did Christopher Columbus have to say about his exploration of the Caribbean? Young historians have a chance to examine Columbus' own words about his voyage to Cuba and Santo Domingo. After reading Columbus' report, pupils respond to five comprehension questions about the passage.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate the reading comprehension check in a study of early exploration and/or of a study of the controversy about Columbus
- Have readers highlight in the text where they found their answers
Classroom Considerations
- Lexile 1240L
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- Prompts readers to use context clues and supportive evidence
- Comes with an audio version of the passage
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