Viking Explorer: Leif Eriksson’s Close Reading Packet
The life and travels of Norse explorer Leif Eriksson—the first European known to set foot in North America—are explored in this instructive close reading packet. It can be used to study Norse heritage, Viking exploration, and the early contacts between European settlers and indigenous peoples. It is intended for use in history and social studies classes. Sections on Leif Eriksson’s background and early life (Norse Explorer), his travels and discoveries in North America (Viking Discovery), the Vikings’ cultural and historical legacy (Viking Legacy), and the influence of exploration on world history (Exploration Legacy) comprise the packet’s main feature. This packet is designed to help students better understand Norse discovery and its place in world history. It includes educational materials, maps of Eriksson’s trips, discussion questions, and exercises. It is especially pertinent for classes on exploration, Viking culture, or early European encounters with the Americas.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Leif Eriksson
Norse Explorer
Viking Discovery
Norse Heritage
Viking Legacy
Exploration Legacy
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
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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