National Cemeteries and Memorials Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Teachers Stock

Memorials and graves across the country are somber respects to the brave soldiers who gave their lives for their country. On Memorial Day, when people gather to respect and think about the dead, these places have extra meaning.

Looking for interesting materials that will help your students really understand this important part of American history?

This resource is helpful for you because it talks about the meaning of national graves and shrines and how they remember the lives of military people who died in service. By learning about these important places, you’ll have a better understanding of how hard people worked to protect freedom.

Overview:
Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Virginia)
Gettysburg National Cemetery (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, D.C.)
National World War II Memorial (Washington, D.C.)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Honolulu, Hawaii)

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Reading Passage: A carefully written work by an Expert Teacher
• 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs): Using  MCQs, find out how well students understand the passage.
• 5 Short Questions: Encourage students to write comprehensive responses and evaluate answers carefully.
• Answer Key: Teachers can review student work by referencing a full answer key.

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Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Easy-to-understand language that will keep students engaged and excited to learn.
• Comprehension worksheet to help students test their understanding.
• Low Prep Required. Print and go.
• Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more.
• Printable and editable for your convenience.
• Ideal for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.

Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards

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