The Silk Road Reading Comprehension and Answer Key - Print & Digital

This Silk Road reading comprehension activity is perfect to use during your Ancient China Unit to cover all important aspects of the Silk Road! This resource includes a ready-to-print PDF and a Google Doc digital version for your convenience! Great for both in-person and distance learning! This resource is also available as a station activity.

Students are provided with four pages of content reading on the following topics:

1. What was the Silk Road?

2. What was traded on the Silk Road?

3. How did trade occur? (By sea and land route)

4. Dangers encountered on the Silk Road

This resource includes:

1. Four readings (see above)

2. A double-sided worksheet with differentiated questions suitable for upper elementary/middle school students

3. To supplement the close reading, I've included my top 5 Silk Road YouTube clip recommendations. All clips are 5 minutes or less and provide a great overview of the Silk Road, with MANY parallels to the reading comprehension.

4. Exit Ticket - five multiple choice questions that serve as a check for understanding or quick assessment.

5. Silk Road Crossword Puzzle - can be used as a homework assignment or general review of the Silk Road reading. This resource is flexible to meet your needs.

6. Answer Keys for the reading comprehension questions, exit ticket, & crossword puzzle.

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