Tuesday, September 24, 2019

FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON - “Close Reading | Fact and Opinion | Christopher Columbus Hero or Villain”

by The Fun Factory
4th - 5th Grade


Help your students better understand the history of Christopher Columbus, his exploration, and why Columbus Day has been a controversial “holiday” with this informative resource. Students enjoy the interactive Close Reading book and find the activities included fun and engaging. Perfect for 4th and 5th graders and some 3rd graders.
Teachers are saying:
  • "Great introduction reading for opinion writing about Christopher Columbus. My students were able sort facts and opinions. We had deep and meaningful conversation using this resource to form personal opinions. Thank you for creating a resource that brings a true light to topic."
  • "I used with a 2nd grader as a read aloud, and he was still able to follow along and highlight the necessary parts. Thank you for such a kid friendly thorough look Christopher Columbus."
  • "A great resource to use during the week of Columbus Day! The students will find the glossary helpful as they read and work through the activities. The word search is perfect for those early finishers!"
  • "What a great resource for learning about Christopher Columbus! The book is great! And all the activities included were so fun for my students! They were really engaged! Thank you for creating this wonderful resource!"
This resource answers the following questions:
☆ Did Columbus discover North America (or the United States)?
☆ Did he discover the world was round?
☆ Did they really believe they would sail off the edge of the earth?
☆ Was he really a hero?
☆ Why is there controversy surrounding Columbus?
☆ When did Columbus Day celebrations begin?
**Please look at the preview to make sure this is appropriate for the level of students you teach.**
This informative resource includes:
⭐ Informational “teacher” book and student copies of the same. Students use the book for activities included in the resource which include:
⭐ Glossary for unfamiliar words. These are words that are highlighted and italicized in the informational reader.
⭐ Word Search which uses vocabulary from the reader
⭐ Close Reading Activity where students use different color pencils/crayons/markers to underline information asked for. This can be used as an independent activity, center activity or for homework
⭐ Columbus Day Poem which can be used to teach specific skills or used for discussion about the controversy surrounding Columbus
⭐ Fact or Opinion students read statements and decide if they are fact or opinion
⭐ Writing Activities Choose the activity that is appropriate for the level/maturity of the students you teach (or use both)
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