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Rainbows InteractiveRainbows 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
Fine Print: Educational Use
Lexile Measures
810L
Interactive

Rainbows

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Test scholars' reading comprehension skills with interactive practice. Learners read a short informative text about rainbows, then answer eight multiple-choice questions. A report details their progress after the exercise is complete.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

rainbows, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, nonfiction, nonfiction texts, responding to reading, answering questions

Instructional Ideas

  • Encourage pupils to read through the questions before reading the text
  • List the practice as a May Do activity
  • Keep track of progress reports—direct class members to print or take a screenshot

Classroom Considerations

  • Have pupils use their headphones if listening to the story independently
  • Requires devices with internet access

Pros

  • Lists related activities at the bottom of the webpage
  • Uses growth mindset phrases to encourage participants to keep trying

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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