Challenge pupils to read informational text about the Silk Road. Scholars then take their newfound knowledge to answer a mix of eight fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions. Report details appear at the end.

Concepts

the silk road, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading, answering questions, informational texts

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Instructional Ideas

• Save the link on classroom devices; list the activity as a May Do for early finishers
• Encourage pupils to complete the interactive at home for extra practice
• Keep track of progress reports; add them to your gradebook

Classroom Considerations

• Headphones are recommended if listening independently
• Requires a device with internet access

Pros

• The resource offers several accessibility features
• Provides instant feedback

Cons

• The reader lacks inflection

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.10 RI.4.1 RI.4.10 RI.5.1 RI.5.10