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These paired passages, or paired texts, meet the demand for more complex texts that students can use to compare and build knowledge to integrate information and draw conclusions. The high-interest, rigorous passages in this set are great to stretch your 4th and 5th graders, and still appropriate for many students in middle school as well. The passages in this set are differentiated. Two levels are provided: on grade level for 4-5 and on grade level for 6-7.
I have included printable AND Google App formats of the passages along with the multiple-choice and constructed response questions. There are seven multiple-choice questions (each question assessing a different standard) and one constructed response/essay question PER PAIR.
The printable passages are provided in two styles: article (two column) as well as full page.
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This set contains two pairs of informational passages and one nonfiction/fiction poem pair (six total passages) about westward expansion.
⭐️ Oregon Trail and Prairie Schooners (Covered Wagons)
⭐️ California Gold Rush and Boomtowns
⭐️ Pony Express and Telegraphs, and a poem from 1860 about the Pony Express
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INFO ABOUT THE DIGITAL FILES:
The assessments are provided in Google FORMS. The multiple-choice options will be shuffled for each student, and the items will be automatically scored.
The passages are provided in Google SLIDES and can be annotated by adding text boxes. Students could use lines to underline or draw arrows with the line tool. I have also inserted a “highlight box” on the title of each passage. Show students how to select the box, then copy and paste it to use for highlighting purposes in the text. They can resize the box by dragging the corners to highlight only what they need.
You could allow the students to use their annotated passages for their assessments by having them share the screen (or “split screen”) for both files. I have also included the passages at the top of the assessments.
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Engaging and Great for Deepening Understanding!
These paired passages on Westward Expansion and the Oregon Trail were a fantastic addition to my social studies lessons! They helped my students build background knowledge while practicing important reading skills. The questions encouraged thoughtful comparisons and deeper understanding. Well-organized and easy to implement—I’ll definitely keep using this resource!
Great resource!
This resource was well-organized, easy to implement, and engaging for my students
A Great Resource!
Thank you so much! This is a great resource!!!!!!
Great resource
Just what I needed! Works well! Thank you so much!
Exactly what I needed!
This was a great resource to use with my class. It was engaging and addressed the diverse needs of my students. Thank you!
Great Resource
Thank you! This was a very helpful resource for teaching about Westward Expansion.
Engaging and Informative Social Studies Resource!
The Westward Expansion Oregon Trail Review passages and questions provide a clear and captivating overview of this important chapter in American history. The reading passages are well-written and accessible for upper elementary students, making complex topics easier to understand. The comprehension questions reinforce key concepts and encourage students to think critically about the challenges and experiences of pioneers on the Oregon Trail. It’s a fantastic way to integrate reading skills with social studies content. Perfect for classroom lessons, homework, or review sessions. Highly recommend for grades 3–5!
Great resource for my 5th grade students! It came in very handy in my classroom!
This is a great way to build on students skills in both social studies and English class. I paired this with an activity on the Oregon Trail. Thank you!
This was a great resource to use for my students' research of the Oregon Trail. It was a relief to find something fact-based at differentiated reading levels. Thank you!
Thank you for the great resource. Easy for the teacher and engaging for the students! Money well spent.
I really like this resource. Great for the students in my classroom.
Great resource for learning about Westward Expansion while practicing ELA skills.
These were very helpful resources for my unit on Westward Expansion!
This is a great resource that I bought! I love how the student know exactly know what to do during this part of the day every time. I can include grammar, writing, and reading that goes along for students to answer. This gives the students an understanding of history being intertwined into both reading and writing as well! LOVE THIS RESOURCE!!! I have bought a ton of files from Jivey!
I love this product! It is exactly what I needed.
A good resource for my social studies supplemental materials
It was user friendly and students gained a lot from using this resource. I liked it.
Paired passage on westward expansion is great for history and ELA.
This resource was very helpful when working with my students!
These paired texts are just the right texts for this type of activity. It is an excellent lesson plan. Thank you.
Wonderful resource that my students enjoyed and easy to use!
This is a fabulous cross-curricular resource. Students can practice reading skills and learn more about our social studies content at the same time!
I'm using these paired passages to supplement the textbook reading during social studies time. It has helped to give more information in a different format.
My students loved this! It was perfectly aligned to what we were learning in class.
I used these passages in small group to support the objectives I was teaching as well as to give some of my students additional practice with our SS topic. This gave those students substantial background knowledge and allowed them to participate more fully in group discussions.
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