Alexander Hamilton Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Help your students explore the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential Founding Fathers, with this engaging close reading comprehension activity for fifth grade and sixth grade students. This ready-to-use resource introduces students to Hamilton's remarkable achievements while developing essential reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Students will discover how Alexander Hamilton served during the American Revolutionary War, became a trusted advisor to George Washington, helped write The Federalist Papers, and became the first United States Secretary of the Treasury. They will also learn how Hamilton helped establish the nation's financial system and played a key role in shaping the early government of the United States. This resource includes: Informational reading passage Ten reading comprehension questions Grammar activity Writing extension task Multiple-choice quiz Crossword puzzle Word search Complete answer key Teacher presentation Perfect for: Fifth grade and sixth grade U.S. history lessons Founding Fathers units American Revolution units Civics and government lessons Reading comprehension practice Literacy centers Guided reading Independent work Homeschool learning Early finishers This no-prep resource provides an engaging way to combine American history and literacy, helping students strengthen their reading comprehension while learning about one of the key figures who helped shape the United States. Whether used as part of a Founding Fathers unit, an American Revolution study, or a biography lesson, this activity will keep students engaged while building historical knowledge and critical reading skills. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚