This unit can be used to review a unit on Franklin, or as a research guide. Features a vocabulary word search, word scramble, crossword puzzle, and a two-page general knowledge check.
A brief biography of the tragic Mexican painter in the format of a reading comprehension, followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 short response question, and 4 short answer essay questions.
A two page biography of the Greek mathematician and scientist, Archimedes. Includes a set of short answer and a set of multiple choice questions, as well as a writing prompt.
A reading comprehension biography about Dickens, followed by activities like "Write Your Own Christmas Carol" and "Match the Quote to the Book" and more.
A biography of the composer followed by 12 multiple choice questions, 1 short writing prompt, 5 short answer essay questions , and a creative visualization exercise.
A brief biography of the Coronado in the format of a reading comprehension, followed by multiple choice questions. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 short response and 4 short essay questions.
A reading comprehension selection, "Hernan Cortes" is a biographical piece. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.
De Soto participated in the conquest of Panama, Nicaragua and Peru. This is a brief biography of the conquistador and explorer in the format of a reading comprehension activity. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.
James Cook was the greatest explorer of his time, and the greatest Pacific explorer of all time. Learn more about him with this biographical mini-unit.
A biography of the famous composer in the form of a reading comprehension activity is followed by 12 multiple choice questions, and a writing prompt about overcoming adversity, and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
A one page biographical reading comprehension piece about America's first female African-American millionaire is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.