Discover the Mystery of Roanoke! Engage your students with this high-interest Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Practice Unit focused on one of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries—the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony! Designed for 5th-7th grade students and aligned with Common Core Standards (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5-7), this resource builds critical thinking, reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills through an intriguing nonfiction passage. What’s Included? Engaging Nonfiction Reading Passage (The Mysterious Disappearance of Roanoke) Multiple Choice & Short Answer Questions Fill-in-the-Blank Vocabulary Activities Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) Writing Prompts Comprehensive Answer Key Skills Covered: Reading Comprehension: Main Idea, Details, Inference, Context Clues Vocabulary Development: Key Terms (Colony, Evidence, Theory, Archaeologist) Critical Thinking & Writing Skills: Argumentative & Evidence-Based Writing Who is this for? 5th-7th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teachers Homeschooling Parents & Tutors Substitute Teachers Needing No-Prep Lessons Test Prep & Independent Study File Format & How to Use: Printable PDF (Perfect for In-Class & Distance Learning) Use for Whole-Class Discussions, Small Groups, or Independent Practice Example Question (Give Buyers a Sneak Peek!) Which of the following best describes the word ‘colony’? A) A large city B) A place ruled by another country C) A group of archaeologists D) A lost treasure Bonus Tip: Try this question in class before diving into the full activity! Looking for more high-interest reading comprehension resources? Check out my store for more engaging history & science units!