California Gold Rush Unit
California Gold Rush Unit
Just the facts! Students will learn and explain the who, what, where, why, when, and how of the California Gold Rush. You will find simple language designed to activate and build background and world knowledge.
This pack includes resources for direct instruction, cloze sentences, vocabulary, a reading passage with comprehension, a research prompt, and a writing prompt.
“Used this resource with my 4th grade students, passages were fun and easy to read.” - Anonymous
The 5W’s are always good for children with learning challenges. It is very specific.” - Jennifer
“I loved using questions to guide their learning of the Gold Rush.” - Melinda D
“This was perfect in helping my ELD summer school students gain some vocabulary and background knowledge before they go to 4th grade.” - Suzy P
“It is surprisingly difficult to find material on this topic for my SPED kiddos. Loved, loved, loved the use of photos. My kids came away with a good understanding of the gold rush after we paired it with a few videos and an appearance by my hubby as a 49er :)” - Sheri D
