50+ Thirteen Colonies Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
50+ Thirteen 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 Thirteen Colonies reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These 50+ Thirteen Colonies 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 Colonial America, early American history, and life in the 13 Colonies.
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 while introducing students to the geography, economy, and daily life of early American settlements.
What’s Included:
- 50+ nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to the Thirteen Colonies
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
Colonial America – Leif Erikson | Christopher Columbus | The Pilgrims | The Mayflower | Native Americans | Squanto | The First Thanksgiving | Jamestown | Pocahontas | Plymouth Colony | Williamsburg | Roanoke Island | Colonial Jobs | Farming | Daily Life | Colonial Homes | Colonial Clothing | Slavery
13 Colonies – Virginia | New York | New Hampshire | Massachusetts Bay | Maryland | Connecticut | Rhode Island | Delaware | North & South Carolina | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Georgia
New England Colonies – New England Colonies | Puritans | Logs | Hornbook | Ships | Cod | Corn | Beaver | The Bible | Whales
Mid-Atlantic Colonies – Mid-Atlantic Colonies | Quakers | Farmer | Blacksmith | Wheat | Bread | Barrel
Southern Colonies – Southern Colonies | Southern Gentleman | Southern Ladies | Cotton | Scythe | Wooden Plow | Tobacco | Indigo | Plantation
Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to early American history, helping learners build key reading skills while exploring life in the 13 Colonies, regional differences, and colonial society in a meaningful and engaging way.
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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