Wild Ponies of Assateague Island Online Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 4 | Lexile: 232 | Word Count: 800
This activity gives a printable score report, and allows for narration and customization.
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Discussion Questions
  1. What are the two main theories about how the ponies came to live on Assateague Island?
  2. How have the ponies adapted to the harsh conditions of Assateague Island?
  3. Why is the Pony Swim an important event for the local community?
  4. What does the popularity of the Pony Swim tell us about the relationship between people and wild animals?
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 click the correct answers.