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Thomas Edison Reading Packet

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Reading passage A about Edison's electric lighting and businesses, with main idea and key detail tasks
Passage A with main idea and key detail practice
Reading passage B uses simpler wording about Edison's lighting and businesses, with main idea practice
Passage B, the alternate reading version
Four-question Edison graphic organizer asks who he was, what he did, and why safer lighting was needed
Graphic organizer for four passage questions
Edison sequencing activity asks students to order seven events about lighting, utilities, and companies
Seven-event timeline sequencing activity
Edison comprehension questions 1–6 cover the lightbulb, electric utilities, fire risks, and his company
First comprehension page: questions 1–6
Edison questions 7–10 combine two multiple-choice items with writing about his impact and business work
Second comprehension page: questions 7–10
Four identical Edison exit tickets each ask three questions about his company, lightbulb, and earlier lighting
Four copies of the three-question exit ticket

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Grade 5

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Bring Thomas Edison to life for your 5th grade students with this engaging reading packet. Students will read an informative passage about Edison's life and inventions, apply new vocabulary terms, and show their understanding through multiple choice questions and graphic organizers. This printer-ready resource works well for social studies lessons on famous Americans or for a cross-curricular reading activity. Use it for whole class instruction or as a small group activity to differentiate instruction. Detailed answer keys are included, making this the perfect no-prep packet for substitute teacher plans. Let your students discover Edison's passion for innovation while building their reading comprehension and content knowledge. This versatile resource will electrify both you and your 5th graders!

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