Myers Welch Comprehension The Klondike Gold Rush

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What is the main idea of the passage?

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What text feature is found on the first page?

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What is the main idea of paragraph 4?

Thousands rushed to the Klondike. Even Seattles mayor quit and went north. Ninety percent of the people took ships to Skagway. Then they hiked into the wildernesson White Pass Trail.

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Find on a detail that supports the main idea

Thousands rushed to the Klondike. Even Seattles mayor quit and went north. Ninety percent of the people took ships to Skagway. Then they hiked into the wildernesson White Pass Trail or Chilkoot Trail. Both trails ended at Lake Bennet.

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What does the word "destination" (Paragraph 6) mean?

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Describe what it must have been like to enter the Klondike on the White Pass Trail.

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What information can be found in the text feature on page 56

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Where is Miner's Emporium Co located?

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What year was the most gold found in the Klondike?

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Which paragraph explains what problem boulders and logs caused on White Pass Trail? Explain what problems were caused.

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Chilkoot Pass was

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Few of the people who set out for the Klondike became rich by finding gold. True or False? Use facts from the passage to support your answer.

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What is the main idea of the passage?

What text feature is found on the first page?

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?

Find on a detail that supports the main idea

What does the word "destination" (Paragraph 6) mean?

Describe what it must have been like to enter the Klondike on the White Pass Trail.

What information can be found in the text feature on page 56

Where is Miner's Emporium Co located?

What year was the most gold found in the Klondike?

Which paragraph explains what problem boulders and logs caused on White Pass Trail? Explain what problems were caused.

Chilkoot Pass was

Few of the people who set out for the Klondike became rich by finding gold. True or False? Use facts from the passage to support your answer.

If you had been a gold miner, which route would you have chosen: White Pass Trail or Chilkoot Trail? Use facts from the passage to tell why.