13 Colonies Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
13 Colonies Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
Flexible Ways to Use
Flexible Ways to Use
✔ Great for use during reading time at school or home
✔ Pairs well with seasonal or thematic units to add variety
✔ Works as a close reading activity—read once for fluency, again for comprehension
✔ Use as independent practice, small group instruction, homework, or extra review
Supports a Range of Learners
Supports a Range of Learners
✔ Adaptable for various reading levels—perfect for differentiated instruction
✔ Helpful for homeschoolers, special education programs, and intervention settings
✔ Designed to support English language learners and developing readers
✔ Clear structure and vocabulary build confidence and comprehension
✔ Engaging topics keep students motivated and focused
Quick Setup
Quick Setup
Just print and go—no prep needed! Whether you're teaching in a classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or supporting your child at home, these reading comprehension passages offer a ready-to-use solution for building literacy skills through engaging content.
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Looking for a no-prep 13 Colonies reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These 13 Colonies–themed reading comprehension passages are designed for young readers at a Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade reading level. Each passage supports fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, and features engaging nonfiction texts centered around Early American History and Colonial America.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills with age-appropriate and accessible content.
What’s Included:
- 12 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to the 13 Colonies and Early American settlements
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
- Virginia
- New York
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts Bay
- Maryland
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Delaware
- North & South Carolina (combined)
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Georgia
Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to the 13 Colonies, helping learners build key reading skills in a meaningful and engaging way. Students explore early American settlements, daily life, government, economy, and regional differences while strengthening reading comprehension and vocabulary practice. These simple nonfiction texts also support foundational social studies learning, from understanding colonial culture to recognizing how the colonies contributed to the development of the United States.
Perfect For:
✔ Blending literacy and themed learning in one activity
✔ Small group work, independent reading, or one-on-one instruction
✔ Classroom teachers, homeschool families, tutors, and interventionists
✔ Literacy centers, morning work, early finishers, or homework
✔ Supportive for ESL learners, special education, and differentiated instruction
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