60+ US Government Figures Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
60+ US Government Figures 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 60+ U.S. government reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These 60+ US government figures 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 US government figures, civic roles, and leadership activities.
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. Students explore informational nonfiction text about presidents, legislators, justices, elections, and government branches, building social studies reading comprehension while gaining civic knowledge and awareness.
What’s Included:
- 60+ nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to US government figures
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
US Presidents – Abraham Lincoln | Barack Obama | Joe Biden | John F. Kennedy | Teddy Roosevelt | Andrew Jackson | Jimmy Carter | Woodrow Wilson | Harry Truman | Franklin Roosevelt | Ronald Reagan | George Washington | John Adams | Thomas Jefferson|| James Madison
Founding Fathers – Ben Franklin | Alexander Hamilton | James Madison | Thomas Jefferson | John Adams | John Hancock | John Jay | George Washington
US Congress – Capitol Building | Politicians | Speaking at Congress | Bills Becoming Laws | Podium | Working Together | Senate Hearing | Speaker's Desk
Supreme Court – Supreme Court Justices | Lady Justice | Justices Bench | Supreme Court Building | Brett Kavanaugh | Clarence Thomas | Elena Kagen | John Roberts | Neil Gorsuch | Ruth Ginsberg | Samuel Alito | Sonia Sotomayor | Stephen Breyer
Elections – Ballot | Absentee Ballot | Canvassing | Democratic Party | Republican Party | Super Tuesday | Voting Machine | Early Voting | Speeches
US Government – Executive Branch | Legislative Branch | Judicial Branch | Checks and Balances | How Laws Are Made | The Constitution | The Bill of Rights | Elections | Taxes
Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to US government figures and activities, helping learners build key reading skills 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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