Blue and Gray: Union vs. Confederate — Reading Comprehension
Premium Resource
Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- D2.HIS.2.3-5
- D2.HIS.3.3-5
- RI.4.3
- RI.4.4
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This reading passage explores the history of the Union and Confederate sides during the American Civil War, focusing on their differences, key leaders, and main events such as the Battle of Gettysburg and the surrender at Appomattox. Students will learn about the causes and effects of the war, the bravery of soldiers on both sides, and the importance of unity and problem-solving in American history. The passage features grade-appropriate vocabulary and includes a glossary, timeline, multiple-choice quiz, and writing activities. It is aligned with the C3 Framework and Common Core ELA standards, and is designed to build foundational literacy and historical understanding. Read aloud audio and a Spanish translation are included to make the content accessible to all learners.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
📖
Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
❓
Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
📊
Instant Feedback
Immediate results and scoring
📄
Printable Version
Download for offline reading
🔊
Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting