Common Core RI.5.6: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event

Common Core Informational Text Standard RI.5.6: Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.

This printable "no prep" resource calls for students in grades 4-6 to read three different accounts of the mysterious death of one of history's most famous leaders, Alexander the Great.

After reading these sources, students answer 8 questions by reviewing the three sources, showing that they recognize the similarities and differences between each account. They finish by deciding which source they believe or trust the most and explaining why they feel that way. Answers provided.

BONUS: A second printable "no prep" reading and assessment has now been added to support and add to student practice beyond the first exercise. It was written for a higher grade/reading level (Gr. 7-9) and is related to the study of American history and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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