West Virginia Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Teachers Stock

Friends and family in West Virginia get together every year on June 20 to celebrate “West Virginia Day.” We celebrate with pride and joy as we honor our great country.

Looking for interesting materials to help your students really understand this important state holiday?

The history of West Virginia Day is told in this resource, from the state’s founding in 1863 to the images that reflect it today, such as the cardinal and the black bear. You can use it in class. Also, it talks about how people enjoy this day by having picnics, going to parades, and learning about great West Virginians like Amelia Earhart. You’ll learn more about our state’s history and give your kids a sense of pride by learning about these things.

Overview:

State’s Birthday: West Virginia’s Official Statehood
History Lesson: Formation and Independence
State Symbols: Bird, Flower, and Animal
Celebrations: Picnics, Parades, and Festivals
Learning About Our State: Famous West Virginians
Being Proud: Appreciating West Virginia’s Beauty and Community

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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.

This resource is entirely Editable in PowerPoint! If time is a concern, we have also provided a hassle-free, Ready-to-print PDF.

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

These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.

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