This mini-unit features reading comprehensions related to the Lewis and Clark expedition, including brief biographies of the two explorers and Sacagawea.
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.
Use this 'Biography: E. B. White (upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Biography: E. B. White (upper elem)'. A biography of the famous author.
Use this 'Writing Prompt: State Similes' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Writing Prompt: State Similes'. Explains what a simile is, gives some examples, and then encourages students to write and illustrate their own similes about their state.
This reading comprehension, part of our Pirates unit, tells the story of one of the world's most famous pirates. Ever wonder why Edward Teach was called Blackbeard? Find out with this informative lesson.
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.
Use this 'Biography: Meet Author Marc Brown (primary/elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Biography: Meet Author Marc Brown (primary/elem)'. The writer of the popular 'Arthur' series is profiled in this mini-unit, which features a reading comprehension, a word find, creative writing prompts, and more.
This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it.
This biography of the first person to photograph single snow crystals works well in conjunction with science lessons or as a "stand alone" reading comprehension.
*Bentley's photographs are in the public domain and can be found in many places for free.