Blackbeard Online Reading Comprehension and Crossword Puzzle

Apx. Grade Level: 5+ Lexile Level: 1000 Word Count: 383
Click on the numbers within the crossword to access the clues and text fields.
 

Use this Activity:

Reading Groups - This passage serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies
Morning Work - The passage and crossword questions take most students about 20-25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. Circulate around the room in case some students get stuck.
Fun - Something about crossword puzzles in fun - more fun than answering multiple choice or fill-in-the blanks questions. This activity is a great way to engage students about Blackbeard and to inject some fun into the lesson.