‘Gold Fever’ Comprehension

Overview:

This reading and comprehension worksheet includes fictional diary entries from a digger on the gold fields during the Australian gold rush, followed by a set of comprehension questions designed to explore students’ understanding of the text.

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance reading comprehension by answering a range of question types.
• Develop skills in identifying both explicit details and underlying themes.
• Practise making inferences and evaluating historical content.
• Understand the challenges faced by gold diggers in Australia during the gold rush through engaging, historical fiction.

How the Activity Works:

Students will read through a text that includes fictional diary entries from a gold digger, offering insight into life on the gold fields during the Australian gold rush. After reading, they will answer comprehension questions designed to assess their understanding on three levels: literal, inferential, and evaluative. These questions help students engage with the text, think critically, and deepen their comprehension skills. This activity is ideal for reading rotations or literacy lessons aimed at developing comprehension skills. This activity works well as part of a history or literacy lesson, helping students engage with historical themes while sharpening their reading comprehension skills.

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