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This activity helps students practice reading fluency and comprehension using a short historical passage about William of Normandy. Begin by having each student read the passage aloud to measure fluency (reading speed, accuracy, and expression). Use the auto-graded fluency recording to identify readers who need targeted support. Follow with the three assessment pages to check comprehension and reasoning. For the multimedia tasks, prepare paper and colored pencils if students will draw, and ensure devices are available for recording video or audio. High-quality responses for the paragraph question explain cause and effect (for example, how William’s early danger affected his life and later actions) and use evidence from the passage. A strong multimedia Show It answer includes clear explanation plus a drawing, photo, or short recording that connects to the passage (for example, a labeled drawing of Normandy and Hastings or a short video telling why the battle mattered). Teachers should mark open-ended responses as correct if students clearly reference the passage, show logical thinking, and present a thoughtful creative element; mark incorrect if the response is unrelated to the passage or shows major factual errors about the events described.