Help your students build reading comprehension skills while learning about the Continental Divide with this engaging informational text activity. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this resource integrates reading, geography, and critical thinking while aligning with Common Core State Standards for informational text.

Students will:
✔ Read a 1-page informational article about the Continental Divide
✔ Answer comprehension questions using text evidence
✔ Complete a map activity to apply their knowledge

This resource encourages students to practice key literacy skills such as citing evidence, summarizing, and analyzing informational text—all while exploring an important geographical concept.

What’s Included:

• 1-page informational passage on the Continental Divide
  
• Comprehension questions with a focus on CCSS standards
  
• Map activity worksheet
  
• Answer key
  

This is an excellent no-prep activity for geography units, informational text practice, test prep, or cross-curricular learning.

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