1 / 2
0
Views
0
Downloads
0 Likes
Cathay Williams: The Veteran Worksheet
0 Views
0 Downloads
Paste this activity's link or code into your existing LMS (Google Classroom, Canvas, Teams, Schoology, Moodle, etc.).
Students can open and work on the activity right away, with no student login required.
You'll still be able to track student progress and results from your teacher account.
Information
Description
What It Is:
This is a reading comprehension worksheet about Cathay Williams, the first African American woman to secretly enlist in the United States Army. The worksheet includes a short biography divided into sections: Introduction, Life Before the Civil War, Life in Service, and Impact in the Military. It also includes pictures related to the text. The worksheet provides space for the student's name and date.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 4-6. The text is relatively simple to understand, but the historical context requires some background knowledge of the Civil War and the role of African Americans in the military.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students improve their reading comprehension skills while learning about an important figure in American history. It exposes them to historical context, vocabulary, and the challenges faced by women and African Americans in the 19th century. It can also be used to spark discussions about gender roles, equality, and the contributions of often-overlooked historical figures.
How to Use It:
Students should first read the text carefully. Then, they can answer comprehension questions (not included but implied) based on the information provided in the text. The worksheet can be used for individual practice, group work, or as part of a lesson on women's history or African American history.
Target Users:
The target users are elementary and middle school students learning about American history, women's history, or African American history. It is also beneficial for students who need to improve their reading comprehension skills.
This is a reading comprehension worksheet about Cathay Williams, the first African American woman to secretly enlist in the United States Army. The worksheet includes a short biography divided into sections: Introduction, Life Before the Civil War, Life in Service, and Impact in the Military. It also includes pictures related to the text. The worksheet provides space for the student's name and date.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 4-6. The text is relatively simple to understand, but the historical context requires some background knowledge of the Civil War and the role of African Americans in the military.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students improve their reading comprehension skills while learning about an important figure in American history. It exposes them to historical context, vocabulary, and the challenges faced by women and African Americans in the 19th century. It can also be used to spark discussions about gender roles, equality, and the contributions of often-overlooked historical figures.
How to Use It:
Students should first read the text carefully. Then, they can answer comprehension questions (not included but implied) based on the information provided in the text. The worksheet can be used for individual practice, group work, or as part of a lesson on women's history or African American history.
Target Users:
The target users are elementary and middle school students learning about American history, women's history, or African American history. It is also beneficial for students who need to improve their reading comprehension skills.
