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Thomas Jefferson InteractiveThomas Jefferson Interactive
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Mr. Nussbaum
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Grade
4th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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Thomas Jefferson

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Boost reading comprehension skills with an interactive about Thomas Jefferson. Scholars read an informational text then answer 10 questions. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

thomas jefferson, the united states, united states presidents, the united states government, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, informational texts, answering questions

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the link for extra practice at home
  • Make the interactive part of reading center rotations

Classroom Considerations

  • The passage contains 250 words; Lexile 810
  • Direct participants to use headphones when listening to the audio on their own
  • Requires devices connected to the internet

Pros

  • Comes with accessibility features 
  • Offers instant feedback and a progress report when done

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.10 RI.5.10 RI.6.10

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