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“Christopher Columbus, Part 1”
American Leaders and Heroes
Wilbur F. Gordy
| Abstract: Columbus seeks a new route to the Indies and discovers America. His frightened sailors continually want to turn back and even threaten him. After about 10 weeks they do find land and natives. | ||||
Source: Wilbur F. Gordy, American Leaders and Heroes (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1917) | ||||
Lexile Level: TBD | Origin: American | Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography | ||
| Reading Level: 7.5 | Language: English | File Name: 0009 | ||
| Sunshine State Standards: LA.A.2.3.2: Identifies the author’s purpose and/or point of view in a variety of texts and uses the information to construct meaning. LA.A.1.3.4: Uses strategies to clarify meaning, such as rereading, note taking, summarizing, outlining, and writing a grade level-appropriate report. LA.A.2.3.3: Recognizes logical, ethical, and emotional appeals in texts. | ||||
Theme: American History, Heroes | ||||
| Reading Activity: Critical Reading and Summarizing | ||||
| Math Activity: Calculating Distance | ||||
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| Mp3 Length: 0:05:35 | Word count: 870 | Use PDF for printing | ||
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