Preserving a Great American Symbol by R. Durbin MC Reading Comprehension Test

This 13-question multiple-choice reading test/quiz on “Preserving a Great American Symbol” (Persuasive Speech) by Richard Durbin has questions from different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (revised). It will test students’ literal and interpretive understanding of the selection, author’s purpose, making inferences, vocabulary, and summarization. Questions are modeled after standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and state tests) and are spaced 1.5 lines apart for comfortable reading. The questions also encourage students to go back and re-read key parts of the selection, a crucial skill for comprehension and improving reading stamina. Includes link to free file of the text so each student can get their own copy to annotate. Answer key included. Feedback is always welcomed and appreciated! Editable MS Word Doc.

This lesson is student-centered, meaning:
–it allows you to become a facilitator!
–happier teachers!
–happier students!
–happier administrators!