What is ISIS? Reading Comprehension Activity | 5 Things to Know | Google

This reading comprehension activity explores the growth of ISIS, the group's basic beliefs, and conflict in the Middle East. Students read an article, “What is ISIS?”, then answer questions focused on the main ideas. Two versions of the activity are included to help you easily differentiate instruction in your classroom, The article focuses on when ISIS was at its height of power to gain a deeper understanding of the historical background. Answer keys are included to help with grading. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print

• Reading Passage
• Response Questions - 2 Versions
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

Vocabulary:

• ISIS, Islamic State, Insurgent, Jihadi, Sectarian, Caliphate, Sharia Law, Middle East, Syria, Iraq, Saddam Hussein, Westerners, Shia & Sunni Muslims, Refugees