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Age of Exploration InteractiveAge of Exploration Interactive
Publisher
Mr. Nussbaum
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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Independent Practice
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Video
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Age of Exploration

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

11 Views 7 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

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

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

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