Exploration of North America Reading Packet

The Exploration of North America Reading Packet allows elementary school educators to effectively teach key aspects of early North American exploration. Students read an informative passage detailing seminal expeditions by early European explorers seeking resources and colonies in the Americas. The reading is followed by vocabulary reinforcement and multiple choice questions to assess comprehension. Graphic organizers further student understanding of motivations, obstacles, and outcomes of colonial exploration. This easy-to-implement resource facilitates differentiated instruction across whole class, small group, individual, and homework formats. Answer keys are provided for the reading comprehension and graphic organizer activities. Recommended for 3rd grade reading and social studies lessons in line with state history standards on early European colonization of North America.