8th Grade Reading Comprehension - Exploring Early American History
7 Questions
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.5
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Which sentence best summarizes the first paragraph?
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The author infers that greed and religious zeal were major reasons why European nations began to explore new lands.
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PART A: Which of these conclusions about the European colonists is supported by the text?
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PART B: Which details from the passage best supports your answer in part A?
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Read the sentences.
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What are the most likely reasons the author included the description of Jamestown in the text? Select two answers.
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What conclusion can be drawn about the impact Native American culture has on our society today? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.