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Following Instructions

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Designed to assess your class's ability to follow directions, this reading activity has learners split into groups, read a series of instructions, read a passage, and answer two lists of questions. Can they remember to raise their hand quietly if they need help? Can they turn the sheet in without writing? See how attentive your class is with this activity. 

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reading comprehension, following directions

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8th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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