The Long Road to Oregon Comprehension

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What is the author's purpose for writing a selection?

Back

The author's purpose can be to persuade, to inform, or to entertain.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What did the pioneers do to prepare for their trip?

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The pioneers planned for a long trip, gathered livestock, and packed many pounds of supplies.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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Where did the pioneers of the Oregon Trail start their journey?

Back

The pioneers started their journey in Independence, Missouri.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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What did the pioneers do when they got to Oregon?

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When the pioneers got to Oregon, they cleared land for houses.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the genre of 'The Long Road to Oregon'?

Back

The genre of 'The Long Road to Oregon' is expository text.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What does it mean to inform?

Back

To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What is a pioneer?

Back

A pioneer is a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the Oregon Trail?

Back

The Oregon Trail is a historic route that pioneers took to travel to Oregon.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What is realistic fiction?

Back

Realistic fiction is a genre of writing that tells a story that could happen in real life.

Front

What is an expository text?

Back

An expository text is a type of writing that explains, describes, or informs.