How Rhode Island was Named Online Reading Comprehension
Apx. Grade Level: 5+ | Lexile Level: 980 | Word Count: 213
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Discussion Questions -

  1. Why do you think many people are surprised to learn the origin of Rhode Island’s name?
  2. What are the two main theories about how Rhode Island got its name?
  3. How did explorers like Giovanni Verrazzano and Adriaen Block influence place names in America?
  4. Why might the name “Rhode Island” be confusing to someone who has never visited the state?
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 15-20 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.