NewsELA Reading 2020 Day 1

NewsELA Reading 2020 Day 1

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Name the year this article covers.

Multiple Select

Some of the major events that happened in 2020 include what? Click all that apply.

• COVID-19, a global pandemic

• wildfires

• civil rights movement

• presidential election

• none of the above

Multiple Select

What was the guidance given to the American public during the global pandemic? Click all that apply.

• Wear face masks when possible.

• Stay at least 6 feet apart from others when possible.

• Wash hands frequently.

• No coughing or sneezing.

• Exercise for 30 minutes daily.

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Type the name of the month in which the vaccine for COVID-19 first became available for some to start taking. (Make sure to use a capital letter.)

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Kids around the world became very helpful during the pandemic, one kid even created a

to track COVID-19 cases.

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Another student created a

to help clean and sanitize the school.

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Schools had to be sure to provide

to some students who were used to eating breakfast and lunch at school.

Multiple Select

In what ways did families try to make at home learning easier on students? Click 2 answers that apply.

• bought desks to set up a home learning area

• worked alongside their children and helped when needed

• parents found new tv shows for their kids to watch at home

• parents organized play dates with other children in the neighborhood

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During the global pandemic it was much harder for kids to stay physically

and to get moving with exercise.