Exploration of California 6-Pack
Item 28590
Grade 3-5
Lexile 690L
ISBN 9781425832704
Language English
Guided Rd. Level V
The New World held promises of fame and fortune. As explorers sailed into dangerous waters, the need for faster trade routes grew. The mythical land of California promised the most riches, but who would get there first? So began the quest for the West! Exploration of California 6-Pack builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary sources. This text includes maps, letters, images, paintings, and photographs that will engage students and help them look at the world and current issues with a historical lens.
Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Read and Respond activity immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the books are leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
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