Christopher Columbus Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
by Creative Primary LiteracyA bundle of two resources that span five lessons about the life of the person many think is responsible for the discovery of the Americas, Christopher Columbus. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.
Firstly, there are close reading activities which come with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.
Included in the close reading activity:
- A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
- An informational text
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
- An Easel activity for distance learning
Included in the biography writing unit:
- Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
- Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
- Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
- A template for students to write up their neat biography text
- A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Guided reading sessions
Reading & writing interventions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
Other similar or relevant resources:
World History Resources
U.S. History Resources
⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚
For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE
Also, don't forget to leave feedback to earn TeachShare credits to spend!
Christopher Columbus Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the man many think is responsible for discovering the Americas, Christopher Columbus.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
- A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
- An informational text
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
- An Easel activity for distance learning
For a digital version of this resource that can be completed on tablets, computers or phones check out the Christopher Columbus Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade.
⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
This resource is great for:
- In class learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Guided reading sessions
- Assessment practice
- Reading interventions
- Emergency sub plans
The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
Other similar or relevant resources:
- U.S. History Resources
- Distance Learning Resources
⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚
For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE
Also, don't forget to leave feedback to earn TeachShare credits to spend!