NewsELA Reading 2020 Day 1

NewsELA Reading 2020 Day 1

Fill in the Blank

Name the year this article covers.

____

Multiple Select

Some of the major events that happened in 2020 include what? Click all that apply.

• COVID-19, a global pandemic

• wildfires

• civil rights movement

• presidential election

• none of the above

Multiple Select

What was the guidance given to the American public during the global pandemic? Click all that apply.

• Wear face masks when possible.

• Stay at least 6 feet apart from others when possible.

• Wash hands frequently.

• No coughing or sneezing.

• Exercise for 30 minutes daily.

Fill in the Blank

Type the name of the month in which the vaccine for COVID-19 first became available for some to start taking. (Make sure to use a capital letter.)

Fill in the Blank

Kids around the world became very helpful during the pandemic, one kid even created a _______ to track COVID-19 cases.

Fill in the Blank

Another student created a _____ to help clean and sanitize the school.

Fill in the Blank

Schools had to be sure to provide ____ to some students who were used to eating breakfast and lunch at school.

Multiple Select

In what ways did families try to make at home learning easier on students? Click 2 answers that apply.

• bought desks to set up a home learning area

• worked alongside their children and helped when needed

• parents found new tv shows for their kids to watch at home

• parents organized play dates with other children in the neighborhood

Fill in the Blank

During the global pandemic it was much harder for kids to stay physically ______ and to get moving with exercise.