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This Primary Source Worksheet: Thomas Jefferson, Confidential Message to Congress Concerning Western Exploration and Relations with the Indians worksheet also includes:
A confidential message written by Thomas Jefferson provides readers with an opportunity to practice their reading comprehension skills. The resource, part of a series, includes questions that require a close reading of the message and a list of suggested activities.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resources in this series to provide opportunities throughout the year for learners to improve their reading comprehension skills
Classroom Considerations
- The questions attached to the document focus on specific details but do not ask readers to consider how the message is structured; therefore, consider adding a mini-lesson on the various ways informational text can be organized
Pros
- The message provides insight into the multiple interests that motivate political decisions
- Close and careful reading is required to respond to the questions
Cons
- None