Enhance your students' comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills with this nonfiction Independence Day reading passage and accompanying activities.
Independence Day Reading Activities – Nonfiction Comprehension Activities for the Fourth of July
Independence Day falls on July 4th each year, and young readers must understand the holiday’s significance in American history. This Reading/Writing Nonfiction packet focuses on the Fourth of July and is a way to wrap up your study of nonfiction reading skills. Extending your students’ interest in American history could also be fun!
The resource provides a nonfiction passage written to provide students with vital background information on the holiday, along with providing the following activities:
- Reading Comprehension Assessment
- Key Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!
Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding
In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:
- Guided reading groups
- Lesson warm-up
- Lesson wrap-up
- Fast finishers
- Homework assignment
- Whole-class review (via smartboard)
For struggling readers, try the following:
- Provide read-aloud accommodations.
- Allow students to partner read the passage and complete the comprehension check together.
- Pre-teach vocabulary related to the passage before reading.
- Build background before completing by viewing videos and images or discussing prior knowledge on the topic.
For fast finishers, enhance their learning by trying the following:
- Have students read additional texts or watch videos about Independence Day
- Have students turn their knowledge into a complete five-paragraph essay.
Easily Download & Print
Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to download the PDF or Google Slides file.
Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.
To save paper, we suggest printing the 2-page worksheets double-sided.
Additionally, project the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their notebooks.
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