A brave Norse traveler named Leif Eriksson is known for being one of the first Europeans to find North America. He lived a long time ago. Let’s read about his exciting travels and find out why October 9 is Leif Eriksson Day!
Looking for interesting materials to help your students really understand this historical exploration?
You can use this resource in class to help your students learn about Leif Eriksson, a brave Viking who went across the Atlantic Ocean to find Vinland, which is now Canada. It will show them how travel changes the way we think about past and leads to new findings.
Overview:
Early Life
Setting Sail
Discovering Vinland
Meeting Native People
Returning Home
Lasting Legacy
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- 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.
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- Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more.
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- Ideal for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
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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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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.
