Help your students learn about the state of Arkansas with this Arkansas reading passage for elementary students. One of the best ways to increase students’ reading comprehension is to build their background knowledge so that they can have the vocabulary and make the inferences they need to understand what they read. Arkansas is just one of the states your elementary students need to know.
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Arkansas Reading Passage
Arkansas has a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. The state is known for its fertile soil, making it an ideal place for agriculture. You can find fields of rice, cotton, soybeans, and tomatoes throughout the state. Arkansas has the Ozark Mountains in the north to the lush forests and fertile valleys in the central and southern regions. The state is also home to the Mississippi River, which forms its eastern border. Arkansas offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide range of activities, including hiking, camping, and fishing in its many state parks and national forests.
Arkansas played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Little Rock Nine were African American students who faced great challenges to attend formerly all-white schools. The state is also known for its contribution to American music, particularly blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Famous musicians like Johnny Cash are from Arkansas.
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Learning to Read and Write
There are many parts to learning to read and write. This reading passage focuses on reading comprehension and building background knowledge, but I have tons of resources to work on decoding. The first place to check is my Learning to Read Scope and Sequence.
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