Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?

This worksheet explores Nikola Tesla’s life and inventions while building reading and analytical skills through four progressive activities:

• Activity 1: True/False questions on Tesla’s work, relationships, and challenges

• Activity 2: Fill-in-the-blanks focusing on key vocabulary

• Activity 3: Multiple-choice questions on inference and themes

• Activity 4: Open-ended questions on analysis and evaluation

A complete answer key with sample responses is included for easy grading and self-assessment.

Additional Info:

1. Author: Vicky Baez

2. Text Type: Biography

3. Grade Level: 8

4. Difficulty: Medium to Challenging

5. Focus Skills: Main idea, supporting details, vocabulary in context, inference, and critical evaluation
   Lesson Use: Classwork, homework, or assessment (45–60 minutes)

6. Standards Alignment

   CCSS (USA):

   • RL.8.1: Cite textual evidence

   • RI.8.2: Determine central ideas

   • RI.8.3: Analyze connections between individuals and ideas

   • RI.8.4: Vocabulary in context

   CEFR (B1+/B2):  Understand factual texts, infer meaning, and express viewpoints

   ACARA (Australia):

   • AC9E8LY05: Interpret and evaluate information and ideas

   • AC9E8LY07: Understand how texts are structured

   Cambridge:

   • Reading for detail and gist

   • Understanding writer’s purpose and opinion