Scholars read a brief informational text about the famous inventor, Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone, then show what they know by way of eight questions—six multiple choice and two short answer. 

Concepts

alexander graham bell, inventions, inventors, telephones, responding to reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage pupils to read the questions first and mark the text to help locate answers
• Bring in a collection, or view pictures of different telephones throughout time
• Divide your class into small groups, monitor each group's progress, and offer support to those in need 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires copies—four pages, single sided, or 2 pages, double sided 

Pros

• Provides space for learners to write directly on the page 
• Bold font highlights key terms 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.10 L.3.4.a L.3.6