Shaking Grounds: An Educational Close Reading Packet for Richter Scale Day
This close reading packet goes into the interesting world of earthquakes, focusing on how to be ready for them, be aware of them, and the science behind them called seismology. It is meant to be used in schools to teach kids about the Richter Scale, how earthquakes happen, and how to stay safe. The most important part of the packet is the information about seismology, how earthquakes work, and how to be ready for one. This resource is especially useful on April 24, which is Richter Scale Day. It gives people a chance to talk about past earthquakes, the Richter Scale, and how communities can get ready for seismic events.
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:
Richter Scale Day
Earthquakes!
Earthquake Awareness
April Quake Remembrance
Earthquake Preparedness
Seismology Insights
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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