An informational text focuses on the Age of Exploration. Scholars read the passage and then answer 10 questions to test their reading comprehension skills.

Concepts

the age of exploration, early explorers, european explorers, explorers, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, answering questions, informational texts

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Instructional Ideas

• Direct learners to wear their headphones if they listen to the audio independently
• Assign the link as a May Do activity

Classroom Considerations

• The passage's length is 489 words; Lexile level 1010
• Requires devices with internet access

Pros

• Offers instant feedback
• A progress report details how participants performed

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.4.10 RI.5.10 RI.6.10