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What does it mean to belong and how do traditions survive over time?

Explore the story of the Choctaw Nation with three engaging reading texts that trace this Indigenous group’s roots, resilience, and modern identity. From ancient farming skills to forced relocation and cultural renewal, students journey through a layered portrait of one of the longest-standing Native American nations.
Introduce this rich topic through three thoughtfully differentiated texts: Starter, Standard, and Stretch. Each version builds reading confidence and depth. Early levels focus on retrieval, sequencing, and vocabulary. Higher levels encourage reasoning, inference, and exploring the writer’s choices.
All three texts explore who the Choctaw people are, where they originally lived, and what they are known for, such as their farming, mound-building, and cultural traditions. Students also learn about the Trail of Tears and how the Choctaw were forced to move west in the 1830s, as well as how the modern Choctaw Nation continues today with its own government and cultural services.

What’s included:

• 3 differentiated texts
• 8–10 comprehension questions per level with mixed reading skills
• Full answer key with skill tags
• Black-and-white, easy-to-print format
• Traffic light self-assessment for pupil reflection

Perfect for cross-curricular lessons on history, identity, and community. Created with care to be inclusive, globally relevant, and ready to print!

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