A list of 20 great US authors and a corresponding list of their works. These can be used in a variety of ways including in matching games, for study aids, etc.
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.
A brief biography of the Spanish explorer, adventurer and conquistador in the format of a reading comprehension activity. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.
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 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 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.
This biography of Eleanor Roosevelt comes with multiple choice reading comprehension questions and four great writing prompts, including suggestions for research and map skills work.
June 12th is Anne Frank's birthday. A brief introduction to the writer is followed by several quotes for students to write a response; suggestions for framing the response are included.
Under the pseudonym "Mark Twain" Samuel Clemens produced some of the first and best American novels. Learn more about the writer and the man with this reading comprehension.
A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into three reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions and a word search.
A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into five reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions and a word search.
This reading comprehension is a biography of Olympic champion Kerri Strug and the story of her famous gold-medal win in gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics.