Unpacking Your U.S. War in the Middle East Reading Comprehension Resource

This comprehensive reading comprehension resource delves into the complexities of the US War in Afghanistan, catering to middle and high school students

Content Breakdown:

• Causes of the US Invasion: Explores the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent hunt for Al-Qaeda, leading to the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001.
• Initial Objectives and Toppling the Taliban: Discusses the initial goals of dismantling Al-Qaeda and the swift ousting of the Taliban regime.
• Shifting Objectives: Highlights the evolving US mission, including establishing democracy, promoting women's rights, and eradicating the drug trade.
• Impact on Afghan Society: Examines the war's devastating human cost alongside positive developments like improved access to education and healthcare, particularly for women.
• A Forever War?: Addresses the protracted nature of the conflict, the eventual US withdrawal, and the Taliban's return to power.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a deeper understanding of the factors leading to the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001.
• They will analyze the shifting objectives of the US mission in Afghanistan.
• Students will evaluate the human and societal impact of the war on Afghanistan.
• They will develop critical thinking skills by examining primary source excerpts and answering comprehension questions.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.7.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.9-10.1: Cite strong and relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RH.6-8.8: Distinguish between the author's point of view and reasoning and those of others.

This resource includes:

• Informative reading passage
• Primary source excerpt for deeper analysis
• Varied comprehension questions (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer)
• Detailed teacher answer key for easy assessment

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