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Five short answer questions follow an informational reading passage that details the three different types of rocks—sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic—and their rock cycle.
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Instructional Ideas
- Go outside, instruct learners to locate and identify rocks around the playground
- After a science lesson about rocks, assign the worksheet for in-class or for homework
- Review answers to confirm pupils' understanding
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies and highlighters—direct pupils to underline information if highlighters are not available
Pros
- Reinforces reading comprehension skills
- Encourages marking the text
Cons
- None