Daily Reading Comprehension 6.2

​"Ephesus"

Daily Reading Comprehension 6.2

Word Cloud

Before Reading: What do you know about the passage from the title and picture. (Only type 2 or 3 words)

Draw

Highlight 1 sentence per paragraph that you think shows the main idea.

(That means you will only highlight 2 sentences total)

Multiple Choice

The author is mainly trying to-

• inform readers how Ephesus was changed over time

• persuade readers that Ephesus is the best place to see Roman ruins

• entertain reader with a story about Ephesus

• compare the ruins in Ephesus to the ruins in Rome

Multiple Choice

Unlike Rome, the city of Ephesus-

• was deserted in the Middle Ages

• is still an important city

• was the major center of the ancient Roman Empire

• contains ancient ruins

Multiple Choice

Which one best describes the author's attitude about Ephesus?

• The author is critical of Ephesus.

• The author is upset that Ephesus was abandoned.

• The author thinks that Ephesus is important.

• The author is pleased that people prefer Rome to Ephesus.

Multiple Choice

One theme of the passage is that-

• it is important today to visit spiritual centers

• people can learn more from cities in the present than cities in the past

• important civilizations developed near water

• people can learn about the past by exploring ancient ruins

Open Ended

Why is Ephesus a good place to visit? Explain using evidence from the selection.