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Buffalo InteractiveBuffalo Interactive
Publisher
Mr. Nussbaum
Resource Details
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Technology
Audio
Video
Internet Access
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Year
2021
Usage Permissions
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Interactive

Buffalo

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  • Reading Comprehension
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Scholars read or listen to an informational text about buffalos, then answer 10 questions—a progress report details participants' work. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading, informational texts, answering questions, buffalo

Instructional Ideas

  • Bookmark and list the site as a May Do option
  • Encourage pupils to complete the assessment at home for extra practice
  • Direct learners to keep progress reports in their binder

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a device with the internet as well as a printer if you wish to print progress reports

Pros

  • The resource offers a variety of accessibility features
  • Provides instant feedback

Cons

  • The reader is slow and robotic

Common Core

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

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