Description
Teach your reading standards in a thematic unit! This reading unit is all about the gold rush. Your students will learn content vocabulary, tier 2 vocabulary, and three specific skills within the context of the topic.
The skills covered in this unit are
- historical events
- text structure
- point of view
The unit is made up of three parts.
Part One: Introducing the Topic (Recommended 1-2 Days)
- A building background slideshow (pdf)
- Did You Know Facts
- Video Links and Website Links
- Topic Vocabulary & Tier 2 Vocabulary Cards
- Vocabulary Interactive Notebook Pages
Part Two: Skills & Standards in Context (Recommended 1-2 Days)
- A skill slideshow (to be used to teach/practice the three skills with your students) (pdf)
- Tier 2 Words Synonym Puzzles
- Other Resources to Practice the Skills
Part Three: Assessing Comprehension (Recommended 1-2 Days)
- 3 Reading Passages
- Vocabulary Assessments
