Youngsters gain ample reading comprehension practice while studying the history of Christopher Columbus with this great workbook! It includes word puzzles and comprehension checks of multiple assessment styles, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, map work, and constructing illustrations.

Concepts

christopher columbus, early explorers, european explorers, european exploration, spanish exploration, the age of exploration, spanish colonialism

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• At each point where students are asked to re-write a key term or phrase, use that opportunity to review the concept in whole class discussion and how it fits within the text
• Supplement with other visuals to enhance the quality of the activities, such as online videos or a pre-made PowerPoint presentation

Classroom Considerations

• There is no answer key provided; however, most of the responses can be provided in class discussion or can quickly be acquired

Pros

• Well-designed and organized workbook
• Variety of skills practice activities
• Penmanship lines provided for students to provide answers

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.2.1 RI.2.2 RI.2.4 RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.4 RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.4.4