Dangers of the Oregon Trail Online Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6 | Lexile: 950 | Word Count: 352
This activity gives a printable score report and allows for narration and customization.
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Discussion Questions
  1. What were some of the biggest dangers faced by families traveling on the Oregon Trail, and how did they try to prevent them?
  2. How did teamwork and planning help wagon trains survive the long journey west?
  3. Why was disease such a serious problem on the trail, and what steps did travelers take to stay healthy?
  4. What can the experiences of the pioneers teach us about decision-making and cooperation during difficult journeys?
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 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 click or circle the correct answer for each question.