Details
Pages
7 Pages
Subject
Reading Skills, History/Social Studies, Science
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Resource Type
Activities, Printables, Worksheets
Standard
Not standard specific
Description
Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) is a rare and mysterious phenomenon that has been documented through the centuries and in many countries. The term refers to reported cases of a living person burning to death unexpectedly and without an external source of ignition. This article examines several famous cases of SHC as well as one scientist's ingenious theory for why this happens. This resource contains no graphic images or disturbing language related to SHC and is suitable for all students.
This informational reading and assessment can be used in Grades 4-8 depending on your students' ability levels and in a number of ways by teachers (teacher-directed study in class, close reading, independent practice, homework, test prep, etc). This is a high interest article that works equally well with either reluctant readers or in the regular classroom!
This printable "no prep" resource includes:
1) An engaging, high-interest informational article of 950 words called 'SHC: Spontaneous Human Combustion". Flesch Kincaid Reading Level = 6.0
2) A set of 22 questions, from fill-in-the-blank to more challenging. All require revisiting the article to locate the precise and best answer needed. Some questions ask students to use creative and critical thinking
3) An additional crossword puzzle for your early finishers or to use as another form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.
This resource is a digital download and is for use in one classroom only. This item is bound by copyright laws and 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.
This informational reading and assessment can be used in Grades 4-8 depending on your students' ability levels and in a number of ways by teachers (teacher-directed study in class, close reading, independent practice, homework, test prep, etc). This is a high interest article that works equally well with either reluctant readers or in the regular classroom!
This printable "no prep" resource includes:
1) An engaging, high-interest informational article of 950 words called 'SHC: Spontaneous Human Combustion". Flesch Kincaid Reading Level = 6.0
2) A set of 22 questions, from fill-in-the-blank to more challenging. All require revisiting the article to locate the precise and best answer needed. Some questions ask students to use creative and critical thinking
3) An additional crossword puzzle for your early finishers or to use as another form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.
This resource is a digital download and is for use in one classroom only. This item is bound by copyright laws and 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.
Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) is a rare and mysterious phenomenon that has been documented through the centuries and in many countries. The term refers to reported cases of a living person burning to death unexpectedly and without an external source... more
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