US History Paired Texts: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

These paired texts cover two of the most famous people in United States history -- George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Your students will learn how to compare and contrast information in paired passages while learning about two of the most important people in US history.

Contents: → 4 Nonfiction Articles → 2 Quizzes → 1 Writing Prompt → 1 Answer Key

*** Topics Covered:

→ The Early Years: 1 informational text about Washington's early life 1 informational text about Lincoln's early life 1 quiz to cover these texts

→ Serving the US: 1 informational text about Washington's impact on the US 1 informational text about Lincoln's impact on the US 1 quiz to cover these texts

→ Tying It All Together: 1 writing prompt to cover all 4 texts

*** Reading Level: Grades 5-6 Average Article Length: 798 words Longest Article Length: 1,001 words

*** Each quiz contains: 3 multiple choice questions 1 written response question

Quizzes are written to match the level of rigor required by CCSS while not being too confusing for students.

The questions assess many CCSS-ELA standards and elements of nonfiction, including vocabulary, cause and effect, citing evidence, summarizing, sequence of events, comparing and contrasting, and much more.

Please remember, this purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. **Cover image by FreePik.com

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