Reading Lesson Plan · Grades 3–5
George Washington — Biography Reading Comprehension Lesson
Students read a nonfiction biography of George Washington covering his childhood, military career, and two terms as the first U.S. president, then answer comprehension questions.
Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
reading comprehension, biography, American history
Lesson Length
30–45 minutes
Lesson Overview
About This Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This 4-page reading comprehension worksheet features a nonfiction biography of George Washington. The passage traces his life from his Virginia childhood and work as a land surveyor, through his military roles in the French and Indian War and American Revolution, to his election as the first President of the United States and his two terms in office.
Students answer 10 multiple-choice comprehension questions covering key facts from the biography. An answer key is provided on the final page.
Recommended for Grades 3–5. Works well as part of a social studies unit on American history, the American Revolution, or the founding fathers.
How to Use This Lesson
Print the biography (pages 1–2) and distribute to students.
Students read independently or as a class.
Students answer the multiple-choice questions on page 3.
Review answers using the answer key on page 4.
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George Washington Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Download a 4-page printable with a George Washington biography, multiple-choice comprehension questions, and answer key.