It is important for all students to read for pleasure. This allows them to read fun books. Second graders should also be reading about history and science in their free time. This will help when they start reading textbooks. Read a text about a historical or scientific topic below and answer questions about it: George Washington was the first president of the United States. In 1789, he became the president. Washington did not go to school. He worked on the farm. Later, he was taught math and reading. Washington’s father died when George was eleven years old. In 1755, George Washington led... Show more

It is important for all students to read for pleasure. This allows them to read fun books. Second graders should also be reading about history and science in their free time. This will help when they start reading textbooks.

Read a text about a historical or scientific topic below and answer questions about it:

George Washington was the first president of the United States. In 1789, he became the president. Washington did not go to school. He worked on the farm. Later, he was taught math and reading. Washington’s father died when George was eleven years old.

In 1755, George Washington led the army during a war. During the French and Indian War, George was shot four times. He lived. For many years, George would work for the army. In 1758, George stopped working for the army. He went back to farming.

In 1763, George grew angry with Britain. The British were making the colonists pay taxes. Leaders met in Philadelphia and George came. He wanted to go back to war with Great Britain. Then he became the Major General of the army. After fighting the Revolutionary War, George Washington became the president of the United States.

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Grade 2 English Reading Information - Comprehension Informational Texts

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10 Questions

1. When did George Washington stop working and go back to farming?

1755.1758.1789.1763.

2. Why did George Washington get angry at the British?

Because his father died.Because the British were taking furs from the colonists.Because he wanted to farm.Because the British were taxing the colonists.

3. Was George Washington injured during the war?

He was shot and killed during the war.He was shot four times, but he lived.He was not shot.He was shot once.

4. What did George Washington want at the meeting with the leaders?

To make Britain give them money.To go to war with Britain.To farm on British land.To become a British soldier.

5. What role was Washington given in the army?

President.Private soldier.Nothing.Major General.

6. When did George Washington's father die?

When he was a child.In 1763.In 1789.After he became president.

7. When did George Washington become president?

1758.1763.1789.1755.

8. Where did George go to meet with the leaders?

Washington D.C.New York City.Potomac.Philadelphia.

9. What war did George Washington fight in before being president?

Farming War.Washington's War.Potomac War.French and Indian War.

10. What did George Washington do as a child?

He taught his friends math.He went to school.He worked on a farm.He fought in a war.