Westward Expansion Fun Activities Worksheets Reading Passages & Questions Bundle

This ultimate Westward Expansion Reading Passage Bundle is specially designed to effortlessly integrate literacy and social studies into your upper elementary school classroom. Included are 10 captivating American history reading passages that each delve into a different aspect of the 1800s westward expansion.

With every reading passage, you’ll also receive two assessment choices and a variety of text-based reader’s response activities, ensuring a seamless assessment of your students’ comprehension and learning.

PASSAGES INCLUDED

• Battle of the Alamo
• California Gold Rush
• Homestead Act of 1862
• Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Louisiana Purchase
• Mexican-American War
• Pony Express
• The Oregon Trail
• Trail of Tears
• Transcontinental Railroad

EACH PASSAGE INCLUDES

• KWL Graphic Organizer
• Reading Passage
• Short Answer Mini Assessment Option
• Multiple Choice Mini Assessment Option
• Main Idea Graphic Organizer Activity
• Summarization Page
• Vocabulary Activity
• Writing Prompt Based on the Passage
• What I Have Learned Organizer
• Four Words Activity
• Picture Perfect Printable
• Answer Key

FORMATS INCLUDED

• Printable PDF
• Google Slides for Digital Learners

Elevate your classroom experience with this Westward Expansion Reading Passage Bundle, enhancing your students’ understanding of this significant chapter in American history while fostering their literacy skills. Seamlessly merge social studies and reading, creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment for your upper elementary school students.

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