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UNITED STATES LANDMARKS - ACTIVITIES

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United States Landmarks Interactive Map

Description: This brilliant clickable map allows students to click on any of 60 of America's most famous man-made and natural landmarks to learn about their features in history. Great for state, landmark, or monument research.

Type: Interactive Map or Tour

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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United States Landmarks Scavenger Hunt Version 1

Description: This scavenger hunt is designed for use with the United States Landmarks Interactive Map

Type: Scavenger hunts

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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United States Landmarks Scavenger Hunt Version 2

Description: This scavenger hunt is designed for use with the United States Landmarks Interactive Map

Type: Scavenger hunts

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Battles of Lexington and Concord Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH = 482 words; LEXILE = 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6, 7 +

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Postcards Across America

Description: This fun activity requires students to become familiar with America's national parks (or cities, landforms, landmarks, or states) by visiting the National Parks Interactive Map. Students pretend they are embarking on a tour of America's national parks and must write a postcard (to whomever they want) from four national parks (or states, cities, landmarks, or landforms). Each postcard must include a colorful picture and a brief description and/or history of the setting. An example is provided. Great project opportunity that integrates writing, reading, art, and U.S. geography.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Great Ironies of the Civil War: The Story of Wilmer McLean

Description: This activity describes the ironic situation of Wilmer McLean, whose claim to fame was the Civil War "started in his front yard and ended in his front parlor." This activity requires students to make a comic about the situation.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Battles of Lexington and Concord Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH = 482 words; LEXILE = 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6, 7 +

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautiful outline of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for students to color.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Death Valley National Park Video

Description: This amazing production from the National Park Service tells about the history and harsh conditions of Death Valley.

Type: Video

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Fort Sumter Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 358 Words; LEXILE: 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6, 7 +

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Fort Sumter Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 358 Words; LEXILE: 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Fort Sumter Video

Description: This video from the National Park Service provides a historical overview of the Siege at Fort Sumter - the first armed conflict of the Civil War.

Type: Video

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Gateway Arch Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and four multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Gateway Arch Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a short passage and four multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH = 128 Words; LEXILE = 810

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Gateway Arch Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautifully illustrated outline of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis. Perfect for coloring

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Missouri State Quarter Outline

Description: This resources include a beautifully detailed outline of the Missouri state quarter, featuring the Gateway Arch. Perfect for state reports and interactive notebooks.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Gettysburg Battlefield Landmarks

Description: Students must use the process of elimination, problem solving, and logic to successfully label the important points during the Battle of Gettysburg such as Little Round Top, Cemetery Ridge, Culp’s Hill, and 15 others.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Gettysburg Address - Historical Account

Description: This article provides the history of the Gettysburg Address, the text of the speech, and a translation of its meaning.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Arizona State Quarter Outline

Description: This resource allows students to color a beautifully illustrated Arizona state quarter featuring the Saguaro cactus.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Illinois State Quarter Outline

Description: This resources include a beautifully detailed outline of the Illinois state quarter, featuring Abraham Lincoln. Perfect for state reports and interactive notebooks.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Independence Hall Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautiful outline of Philadelphia's historic Independence Hall. Perfect for coloring, state reports, and interactive notebooks.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Indiana State Quarter Outline

Description: This resources include a beautifully detailed outline of the New Hampshire state quarter, featuring the Indy 500. Perfect for state reports and interactive notebooks.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Part 1

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 530 Words; LEXILE: 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Part 2

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 570 Words; LEXILE: 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Part 3

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Part 2 - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 570 Words; LEXILE: 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Part 1 - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 530 Words; LEXILE: 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Virginia State Quarter Outline

Description: This resources includes a beautifully detailed outline of the Virginia state quarter, featuring 400th anniversary of Jamestown. Perfect for state reports and interactive notebooks.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Lost Colony at Roanoke Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 426 Words; LEXILE: 910

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Lost Colony at Roanoke Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 426 Words; LEXILE: 910

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Mt. Rushmore Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautifully illustrated Mt Rushmore coloring page.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Mount Rushmore United States Postage Stamp Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautiful coloring page that features an authentic Mount Rushmore United States air-mail postage stamp.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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White House United States Postage Stamp Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautiful coloring page that features an authentic 4 1/2 cent White House postage stamp.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Mt. Vernon - Home of George Washington

Description: This article discusses the history of Mt. Vernon - home of George Washington.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Old Man of the Mountain Cloze Reading

Description: This contextual vocabulary exercise requires students to insert the vocabulary words from the word bank that complete the paragraph.

Type: Cloze Reading

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3

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Old Man of the Mountain Coloring

Description: This is a coloring sheet dedicated to New Hampshire's Old Man of the Mountain

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Old Man of the Mountain Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage andfive multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4

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New Hampshire State Quarter Outline

Description: This resources include a beautifully detailed outline of the New Hampshire state quarter, featuring the Old Man of the Mountain. Perfect for state reports and interactive notebooks.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Land of the Giants: the Redwoods Video

Description: This amazing production from the National Park Service tells all about the magnificent redwoods at Redwood National Park.

Type: Video

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Redwood National Park Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and five multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 114 Words; LEXILE: 710

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Redwood National Park Crossword - Online

Description: This is an interactive crossword puzzle that comes with a short reading passage. It gives immediate feedback.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4

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Redwood National Park Cloze Reading - Online

Description: This contextual vocabulary exercise requires students to insert the vocabulary words from the word bank that complete the paragraph.

Type: Cloze Reading

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4

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Redwood National Park Sentence Surgeons - Online

Description: This innovative activity requires students to correct the flawed spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The online versions show the numbers and types of errors. As students check their answers, they can see how many of each type of error still need to be corrected.

Type: Sentence Surgeons

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Salem Welcome Sign

Description: This activity challenges students to design a welcome billboard to visitors entering the village of Salem in 1693 - the year after the Salem Witch Trials.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Salem Witch Trials Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 467 Words; LEXILE: 1010

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

CC Standards:

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Salem Witch Trials Reading Comprehension

Description: This resources includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 467 Words; LEXILE: 1010

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

CC Standards:

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Famous Images in History Jigsaw Puzzle - Statue of Liberty

Description: This awesome jigsaw allows students to make their own jigsaw pieces, or, allow the program to auto-cut pieces.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Statue of Liberty Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and four multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 140 Words; LEXILE: 710

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4

CC Standards:

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Statue of Liberty Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and four multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 140 Words; LEXILE: 710

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4

CC Standards:

Lang. Arts Standards:

Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Statue of Liberty Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautiful Statue of Liberty coloring page

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Statue of Liberty United States Postage Stamp Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautiful coloring page that features an authentic Statue of Liberty United States air-mail postage stamp.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Statue of Liberty United States Postage Stamp Coloring Page Version 2

Description: This is a coloring page featuring the 17 cent Statue of Liberty Air Mail United States Postage Stamp.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 +

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Statue of Liberty United States Postage Stamp Coloring Page Version 3

Description: This is a coloring page featuring a Statue of Liberty United States Postage Stamp.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 +

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The New Colossus - by Emma Lazarus

Description: This activity requires students to analyze the famous sonnet The New Colossus (which is a casting on the base of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal). Students must then compare and contrast, provide examples of its symbolism and analyze the meaning of the poem.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Interview with the Statue of Liberty

Description: This fun activity requires students to pretend they are interviewing the Statue of Liberty! In the interview, there are four scripted questions that the student has to answer as the Statue. Two questions are fun and two are serious. The student comes up with the last question and answer. Students can use the Statue of Liberty of informational passage as a reference.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

New York State Quarter Outline

Description: This resources include a beautifully detailed outline of the New York state quarter, featuring the Statue of Liberty. Perfect for state reports and interactive notebooks.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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St. Augustine Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and four multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4

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St. Augustine Monster Sentence Surgeons - Online

Description: This innovative activity requires students to correct the flawed spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The online versions show the numbers and types of errors. As students check their answers, they can see how many of each type of error still need to be corrected.

Type: Sentence Surgeons

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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United States Capitol Building Coloring Page

Description: This is a beautiful outline of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Yellowstone Caldera Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This is an online reading comprehension passage and multiple-choice question set. There are seven questions and it gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Yellowstone Caldera Reading Comprehension

Description: This is a printable reading comprehension passage and multiple-choice question set. There are seven questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Bears of Yellowstone Video

Description: This amazing production from the National Park Service tells about the grizzly and black bears of Yellowstone .

Type: Video

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Owls of Yellowstone National Park - Video

Description: This amazing production from the National Park Service tells the story of a Great Horned Owl family at Yellowstone National Park.

Type: Video

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Siege at Yorktown Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 548 Words; LEXILE: 1110

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Siege at Yorktown Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 548 Words; LEXILE: 1110

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

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