Description
Turn Columbus Day into a lesson in critical thinking. A compelling nonfiction passage explores the history and complexities of Columbus Day, followed by Depth of Knowledge (DOK) questions that push students beyond recall into analysis and discussion of historical perspectives.
What's Included:
- Nonfiction reading passage about Columbus Day
- DOK Level 1–4 questions
- Easy-to-read student format
Skills Practiced: close reading of historical text, analyzing information at multiple DOK levels, understanding key figures and events, and discussing historical perspectives.
How to Use: a ready-to-go Columbus Day lesson, social studies and ELA integration, sub plans, intervention, differentiated assignments, and early finishers.
Grades 6–8 • Printable • No prep • DOK 1–4 aligned