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Your pupils may not know that school was not always required. Teach them a bit about the history of public education with a reading passage and related questions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Since some of the questions are based on opinion, take a poll or hold a short discussion after reading the passage
- Use this during a unit on the history and importance of education
- Assign the worksheet for homework or as a starter
Classroom Considerations
- This is part of series with a cross-curricular focus
Pros
- An answer key is provided
- This cross-curricular exercise includes social studies content and requires reading skills
Cons
- There are some inconsistencies in how dates are punctuated in the reading passage