Cleveland, Ohio Printable Reading Comprehension
Apx. Grade Level: 6+ | Lexile Level: 1200 | Word Count: 161
Read the passage and answer the questions
 

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Discussion Questions -

  1. Why was Cleveland originally named after General Moses Cleaveland?
  2. How did the completion of the Erie and Ohio Canal affect Cleveland’s growth?
  3. What role did Cleveland play in the development of American industry?
  4. What are some of Cleveland’s major contributions to medicine and research today?
Reading Groups - This passage and activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The passage and question sets takes most students about 20 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.