Colonial Governments - US History Reading Comprehension Passages - 13 Colonies
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Do you struggle to fit US History into your 5th grade classroom? These passages are purpose built to help you integrate United States History into your ELAR block. I know classrooms are short on time, and this resource will give you twice the learning!What is the US History Passages Bundle?Each passPrice $48.50Original Price $106.50Save $58.00
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Are you struggling to fit U.S. History instruction into your day? Look no further than this set of engaging passages all about the Colonial Governments of what became the United States to help you integrate history, and meet all your standards.
These Colonial Governments passages and questions were created to help you integrate United States History into your ELAR block. I know classrooms are short on time, and this resource will give you twice the learning!
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Each Colonial Governments passage and set of questions takes up a single page and includes an optional extension activity for further learning on the governments of the American colonies. The topic of each passage was chosen to meet the streamlined social studies TEKS for 5th grade. Multiple genres are used including fiction, expository, poetry, diary entries, biographies, infographics, graphic organizers, and maps.
These Colonial Governments passages could be completed:
- Together in a small group setting
- Individually, as an independent work assignment
- Used for a station or center activity
- As homework to provide a school-home connection
The possibilities are endless!
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This resource has both printable and digital formats to meet the needs of all classrooms and includes an answer key.
Included in this set of Colonial Governments passages:
- John Locke Biography
- The English Monarchy Poem
- Representative Government Recipe
- British Parliament Organizational Chart
- Comparing Governments Expository Passage
- Colonial Legislature Election Letter
- The Mayflower Compact Infographic
- Virginia House of Burgesses Expository Passage
- Voting in the Colonies Wanted Poster
- Colonial Governments Comparison
➡️Please view the preview for a more complete look at the resource.
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- Regions of the United States
- Map Skills
- Patterns of Settlement
- Adapting and Modifying the Environment to Meet Humans' Needs
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- Economic Activities and Economies
- Colonial Governments
- United States Government
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