Benjamin Banneker Online Fact or Fiction Reading Comprehension
This fun activity requires students to read a Benjamin Banneker passage and then, to sort 11 statements into those that are facts and those that are fiction.
 
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Discussion Questions:

  • How did Benjamin Banneker’s curiosity as a child shape his later achievements?
  • Why was Banneker’s almanac so significant for his time?
  • What impact did Banneker’s correspondence with Thomas Jefferson have on the discussion about slavery?
  • How do Banneker’s contributions influence modern science and civil rights?
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    Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
    Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 15 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 insert the correct headings