Think about a time when letters were sent faster than ever by brave riders racing through rough terrain. In the 1800s, this was the Pony Express, a risky mail service that linked people all over the vast American wilderness.
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This is helpful for you because it tells the interesting story of the Pony Express. You will learn about brave riders who put their lives at risk to quickly carry mail over rough terrain. Find out how this service changed the way people talked to each other in the Wild West and set the stage for modern mail systems. This story of bravery and innovation is motivating and will help you learn more about American history.
Overview:
What Was the Pony Express?
The Need for Speed: Faster Mail Delivery
The Brave Riders: Heroes of the Trail
The Fastest Route: Galloping Across Miles
The Journey: Challenges and Adventures
Famous Riders: Legends of the Old West
The End of an Era: Legacy and Impact
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Reading Passage: A carefully written work by an Expert Teacher
- 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs): Using MCQs, find out how well students understand the passage.
- 5 Short Questions: Encourage students to write comprehensive responses and evaluate answers carefully.
- Answer Key: Teachers can review student work by referencing a full answer key.
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Why You’ll Love This Resource:
- Easy-to-understand language that will keep students engaged and excited to learn.
- Comprehension worksheet to help students test their understanding.
- Low Prep Required. Print and go.
- Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more.
- Printable and editable for your convenience.
- Ideal for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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This resource was created by Teachers Stock LTD. All rights reserved. It is intended for use by the purchaser for one class only. Teachers may distribute it to their own students but may not upload it to the Internet where it can be publicly accessed and downloaded.
Whats Inside?
- Reading Passage
- 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- 5 Short Questions
- Answer Key
- Printable and editable for convenience.
- Colored and B/W versions Included
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This resource is intended for use by the purchaser for one class only. Teachers may distribute it to their own students but may not upload it to the internet where it can be publicly accessed and downloaded.
Who created this resource?
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How can this resource be used in the classroom?
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with advanced students, to support struggling students, or to prepare for tests.
Is this resource editable?
Yes, this resource is entirely editable in PowerPoint. If you prefer, there is also a ready-to-print PDF available for hassle-free use.
