Examine the life of steamboat inventor, Robert Fulton, through reading comprehension worksheet that includes both multiple choice and short answer questions. Then, take part in a word search and write definitions, words, and sentences using the vocabulary found in the reading passage.

 

Concepts

steamboats, inventors, machines, quakers, self portraits, landscapes, power, suffixes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Schedule time in class, or at the school library, to search for information about inventors and their inventions
• Create a focus wall that pupils can add pictures and information to about the inventors they have researched

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required
• Short answer questions may be completed as an introduction to the assignment, as well as an extension to gain insight into other inventors and inventions
• This story is an excerpt from a leveled reading workbook that can be found, and purchased, at the link listed at the bottom of page eight 

Pros

• An answer key is included 
• A variety of question types and activities enhance learner engagement

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.2.1 RI.2.4 L.2.4.a L.2.4.c