Description
Practice reading comprehension skills with this Mexican-American War Color by Number Close Reading Activity. Students will examine the non-fiction, informational text multiple times. This activity includes TWO options for students (individual coloring page or group collaborative poster).
Topics include: Mexican-American War, James K. Polk, Santa Anna, Rio Grande, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
First, students will read the passage. Using close reading skills, they will read the passage a second time and circle their answers to 12 multiple choice questions. Next, they will color the image based on their answer. They will reread the passage to find evidence in the text and underline it using the same corresponding color.
Option 1: Individual work – Students work on their own to complete the questions, coloring, and underlining. Lastly, they will write a summary statement or main idea.
Option 2: Group work – Students will create a collaborative group poster. Place students in groups of four. Each member of the group will receive a different page to color. In the end, the group will assemble their picture with tape or glue. The group images will result in a colorful pop-art poster.
Most people think that Color by Number activities are only for lower elementary grades, but that is simply not true! When Color by Number is implemented correctly, it can deepen student understanding and aide in thought organization. Color by Number activities are a great change of pace and a unique approach to teaching or reviewing concepts. Coloring stimulates brain activity. Isn’t that the purpose of learning?
This activity can be used for anticipatory sets, unit review, sub plans, extension activities, early-finishers, group work, or independent work.
What’s Included?
- Reading passage (front and back)
- Color by number picture (individual or group blocks)
- 12 questions with two answers to choose from
- Teacher answer key
- Teacher guide
- Early finisher activity
What do students need?
- Crayons or color pencils (Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Orange)
- Glue or tape (if working in groups)
- Scissors (if working in groups)
Options for Use:
- Anticipatory Sets
- Unit Review
- Early Finishers
- Gallery Walk
- Stations
- Sub Plans
- Rewards
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lisa ekeli –
Helpful resource I used with the students to enhance learning this topic. u
Megan F. –
These are great no prep activities that take about 30 minutes to complete.
Michelle P. –
My students really enjoy interacting with this product. I like that they can work with a partner and they scour the text searching for the answers. For any teacher, that is surely a win-win situation.
There is collaboration, Literacy skills and historical learning all happening within a single task. The students enjoy the coloring in, and I like that they enjoy working and learning.
As I said, a win-win situation.
Thank you.
Gloria D. –
Students really loved this activity. It helped them check their answers by having the correct colors. It was an easy grade and a fun assignment for them.
Courtney Sweeney –
This is a great resource for my students! Thank you.
Amy Drury –
Students truly enjoyed using this activity. Great idea!!
Educating Minds and Developing Character –
Great resource to reinforce finding the evidence in the text to answer the questions.
Jennifer L. –
Great filler for early finishers! My 7th graders love color by numbers and it helps their reading comprehension.
Accessible Learning Connection –
Loved this resource! I always like getting to reward the kids with coloring at the end and they liked it as well! Great combo of informative and fun.
Laura K. –
Great modified task to aid in differentiation for students needing a slightly different angle with which to learn.
Taylor R. –
Great resource! Students were able to work well with the material.
Amanda Rains –
This was a fun review activity to use in class. The kids liked the coloring part to check answers.