Great Smoky Mountains National Park Printable Reading Comprehension
Apx. Grade Level: 5+ | Lexile Level: 1000 | Word Count: 198
Read the passage and answer the questions.
 

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Discussion Questions -

  1. Why is Great Smoky Mountains National Park such a popular destination for visitors?
  2. What is the origin of the park’s name and what does it mean?
  3. How does the park's elevation affect the types of animals and plants that live there?
  4. What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy in the Great Smoky Mountains?
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.