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Heroic Women: Florence Nightingale (Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment)
$3.00
This resource is part of my Heroic Women Series and is a biographical passage and assessment on the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. Born in 1820, this brilliant heroic woman was first known as “The Lady of the Lamp” for her leadership and service in treating wounded British soldiers during the Crimean War. Florence then proceeded to revolutionize the care and treatment of the sick and injured around the world for the remainder of her life, writing nursing textbooks, founding nursing schools, and being an inspirational leader in the movement for modern nursing practices. This is a biography of Florence as well as a review of all her many accomplishments and dreams.
This resource was written for Grade 5-8 students and can be used in a number of ways by teachers (close reading, direct instruction in class, independent practice, homework, test prep, assessment, sub work, centers, etc).
This resource includes:
1) An interesting and informative 925-word passage titled “Florence Nightingale: The Lady of the Lamp”. The passage is at a middle school reading level and tells of Nightingale’s many accomplishments during her long life in medicine and nursing.
2) A set of 32 questions, including vocabulary, comprehension, and short written tasks. Questions can only be answered by a careful first reading and close re-reading of the passage and were created to align with Common Core Informational Text Standards RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.5.4, RI.6.1, and RI.6.4
3) An additional crossword puzzle for early finishers or as an alternative form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.
This item is a digital download and is bound by copyright laws. The redistributing, editing, selling, or posting of this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Any claims of correlation or alignment to the Common Core State Standards are solely those of Mark Aaron and have not been evaluated or endorsed by the NGA. Mark Aaron is the sole creator of this product and does not claim endorsement or association with the creators of the CCSS.
Heroic Women: Anne Frank (Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment)
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This is a non-fiction passage and assessment on the inspirational and heroic life of Anne Frank (1929-1945). A German Jew forced into hiding along with her family for over two years during World War II, Anne’s courage in the face of constant fear and her talent for writing led to the eventual publication of The Diary of Anne Frank after her death and the end of the war. This is the story of Anne’s short life, a review of her character, and a look at some of the insights and observations she included in her diary.
This resource was written for Grade 5-8 students and can be used in a number of ways by teachers (close reading, direct instruction in class, independent practice, homework, test prep, assessment, sub work, centers, etc).
This resource includes:
1) An interesting and informative 950-word passage titled “Anne Frank: Holocaust Hero”. The passage is at a middle school reading level and tells of Anne’s short life and experience hiding in the “Secret Annex” during World War II.
2) A set of 29 questions, including vocabulary, comprehension, and a short written task. Questions can only be answered by a careful first reading and close re-reading of the passage and were created to align with Common Core Informational Text Standards RI.3.8, RI.4.5, RI.5.4, and RI.6.5
3) An additional crossword puzzle for your early finishers or to use as another form of assessment
4) Answers to every question.
This item is a digital download and is bound by copyright laws. The redistributing, editing, selling, or posting of this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Any claims of correlation or alignment to the Common Core State Standards are solely those of Mark Aaron and have not been evaluated or endorsed by the NGA. Mark Aaron is the sole creator of this product and does not claim endorsement or association with the creators of the CCSS.
Heroic Women: Eleanor Roosevelt (Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment)
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This is part of my Heroic Women Series and is a biographical passage and assessment on the incredible life of Eleanor Roosevelt. Born into privilege but haunted by periods of tragedy and adversity through her life, Eleanor is regarded as the most inspiring female political figure, diplomat, and activist of 20th century America. As First Lady of the United States, her list of accomplishments is huge, but what she achieved both before and after FDR’s presidency is perhaps even more spectacular. This is the story of Eleanor’s eventful life, a review of her character, and a look at her involvement in improving American life for women, the poor, and the deprived from the early 1900s until her death in 1962.
This resource was written for Grade 5-8 students and can be used in a number of ways by teachers (close reading, direct instruction in class, independent practice, homework, test prep, assessment, sub work, centers, etc).
This resource includes:
1) An interesting and informative 850-word passage titled “Eleanor Roosevelt: Conscience of the Country”. The passage is at a middle school reading level and tells of Eleanor's long life and remarkable achievements.
2) A set of 30 questions, including vocabulary, sequencing, comprehension, and a short written task. Questions can only be answered by a careful first reading and close re-reading of the passage and were created to align with Common Core Informational Text Standards RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.5.4, and RI.6.4
3) An additional crossword puzzle for early finishers or as an alternative form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.
This item is a digital download and is bound by copyright laws. The redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Any claims of correlation or alignment to the Common Core State Standards are solely those of Mark Aaron and have not been evaluated or endorsed by the NGA. Mark Aaron is the sole creator of this product and does not claim endorsement or association with the creators of the CCSS.
Heroic Women: Billie Jean King (Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment)
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This is another in my Heroic Women series and is a biographical passage and assessment on the groundbreaking sports legend, Billie Jean King. A top athlete from a very young age, Billie Jean worked hard and became the most dominant female tennis player of her generation in the 1960s and 70s. Not content with the status quo, King then moved ahead and became perhaps the single most influential figure of the past century in the successful fight for recognition and pay parity for women athletes. This text follows her life from the early days on public tennis courts of Long Beach, California to her acceptance of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
This resource was written for Grade 5-8 students and can be used in a number of ways by teachers (close reading, direct instruction in class, independent practice, homework, test prep, assessment, sub work, centers, etc).
This resource includes:
1) An interesting and informative 850-word passage titled “Billie Jean King: Sports Pioneer.” The passage is at a middle school reading level and follows Billie Jean’s life and her accomplishments from 1943 through her continued activism today.
2) A set of 27 questions, including vocabulary, comprehension, and interpretation skills. Questions can only be answered by a careful first reading and close re-reading of the passage and were created to align with Common Core Informational Text Standards RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.4, and RI.6.4
3) An additional crossword puzzle for early finishers or as an alternative form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.
This item is a digital download and is bound by copyright laws and the redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Any claims of correlation or alignment to the Common Core State Standards are solely those of Mark Aaron and have not been evaluated or endorsed by the NGA. Mark Aaron is the sole creator of this product and does not claim endorsement or association with the creators of the CCSS.
Heroic Women: Shirley Chisholm (Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment)
$3.00
This resource is part of my Heroic Women series and is an informational passage and assessment on the first African-American congresswoman and female Democratic presidential candidate, the amazing Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005). This under-appreciated hero’s bold actions and fearless attitude set the stage for many of the advancements made by African-Americans and women in the past fifty years. Highly-educated and outspoken, Shirley was an author, educator, and politician like no other and an inspiration to millions during her lifetime and beyond. This text details her life from her childhood in Brooklyn and Barbados to her presidential bid in 1972 and beyond, ending with her Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was awarded posthumously in 2015.
This resource was written for Grade 5-8 students and can be used in a number of ways by teachers (close reading, direct instruction in class, independent practice, homework, test prep, assessment, sub work, centers, etc).
This resource includes:
1) A 950-word biographical passage titled “Shirley Chisholm: Unbought and Unbossed.” The passage is at a middle school reading level and follows Shirley’s life and her accomplishments from birth until her death in 2005.
2) A set of 32 questions, including vocabulary, comprehension, and interpretation. Questions can only be answered by a careful first reading and close re-reading of the passage and were created to align with Common Core Informational Text Standards RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.5.4, RI.6.4, and RH.6-8.8
3) An additional crossword puzzle for early finishers or as an alternative form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.
This item is a digital download and is bound by copyright laws and the redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Any claims of correlation or alignment to the Common Core State Standards are solely those of Mark Aaron and have not been evaluated or endorsed by the NGA. Mark Aaron is the sole creator of this product and does not claim endorsement or association with the creators of the CCSS.
Heroic Women: Helen Keller (Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment)
$3.00
This is part of my Heroic Women series and is a biographical passage and assessment on the influential and inspiring Helen Keller (1880-1968). Blind and deaf from the age of nineteen months, Helen lived in her own small world and suffered complete isolation as a young child. Then, in 1887, the teacher Anne Sullivan took on the challenging task of opening Helen to the world around her. Graduating from Radcliffe College with honors in 1904, Helen (with Anne as her guide) went on to become one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century, developing into an author, lecturer on disabilities, and political activist. This text follows her life from childhood and details many of her amazing accomplishments.
This resource includes:
1) An interesting and informative 950-word passage titled “Helen Keller: Little Bronco.” The passage follows Helen’s life as well as reviewing some of her many achievements as a visually impaired and deaf person.
2) A set of 26 questions, including vocabulary, comprehension, and interpretation skills. Questions can be answered by a careful first reading and close re-reading of the passage and were created to align with Common Core Informational Text Standards RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.4.8, and RI.6.4
3) An additional crossword puzzle for early finishers or as an alternative form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.
This item is a digital download and is bound by copyright laws. The redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Any claims of correlation or alignment to the Common Core State Standards are solely those of Mark Aaron and have not been evaluated or endorsed by the NGA. Mark Aaron is the sole creator of this product and does not claim endorsement or association with the creators of the CCSS.
Details
Grade
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Resource Type
Activities, Printables, Worksheets
Pages
42 Pages
Product
Digital
Subject
ELA, History/Social Studies, Women's studies
Languages
English
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Ideal for independent, student-directed learning or Women's History Month! This is the Heroic Women Series collection! This bundle contains SIX individual products and is priced at a discount compared to purchasing these resources separately in my store! Now you can enjoy all SIX of the Heroic Women Series informational text readings and assessments with your class AND motivate and engage your students with these interesting articles and questions.
These passages and assessments are ideal as part of a close reading program in your classroom. What does that mean to you as a classroom teacher? It means that these are not the typical 'one reading I'm done" comprehension work often given before. To complete the assessments for the passages, students will need "to undertake the close, attentive reading and re-reading that is at the heart of understanding and enjoying complex and worthy works."
These passages and assessments are ideal as part of a close reading program in your classroom. What does that mean to you as a classroom teacher? It means that these are not the typical 'one reading I'm done" comprehension work often given before. To complete the assessments for the passages, students will need "to undertake the close, attentive reading and re-reading that is at the heart of understanding and enjoying complex and worthy works."
Ideal for independent, student-directed learning or Women's History Month! This is the Heroic Women Series collection! This bundle contains SIX individual products and is priced at a discount compared to purchasing these resources separately in my store! Now you can... more
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