Get the inside scoop on the European explorer, Christopher Columbus, with a response to reading worksheet that requires scholars to answer who, what, why, when, and a variety of other questions about the word crew.  

Concepts

christopher columbus, columbus day, explorers, early explorers, responding to reading, informational texts, european explorers, academic vocabulary

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Teach pupils the rhyme "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." to assist in concept comprehension 
• Review marking the text to assist learners in finding answers to questions 
• Assign the worksheet as an individual or group practice for those in need of support   

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required for individuals assigned to complete the worksheet    

Pros

• An answer key is included 
• Dotted lines are provided to assist early writers

Cons

• The page's format is somewhat difficulty to follow    

Common Core

RI.1.1 RI.1.4 RI.1.10 RI.2.1 RI.2.2 RI.2.4 RI.2.10 RI.3.1 RI.3.4 RI.3.10