Idaho Potatoes Online Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6 | Lexile: 1060 | Word Count: 398
This activity gives a printable score report and allows for narration and customization

Use this Activity:

Discuss -
  1. How do Idaho’s natural conditions, such as climate and soil, contribute to the success of potato farming in the state?
  2. Why has the Russet Burbank potato become especially important in Idaho’s potato industry?
  3. What role do storage, grading, and the “Grown in Idaho®” seal play in maintaining potato quality and reputation?
  4. How do challenges like drought, pests, and diseases shape the farming practices used by Idaho potato growers?
Reading Groups - This passage and question set serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to click the correct answers.