UKS2 History - U.S. Presidents Reading Comprehension & Writing Mega Bundle

The bundle focuses on some of the most influential U.S. Presidents throughout American history. The bundle contains nine reading comprehension activities; eight biography writing units; two opinion writing units; a timeline activity and display; and an interactive card game your students will love. The activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.

50 Lessons, or 50 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are nine close reading activities, or informational texts, about:

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Franklin Roosevelt
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Barack Obama
• Joe Biden
• Harry Truman
• John F. Kennedy
• Thomas Jefferson

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Secondly, there are eight biography writing units about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Then, there is two opinion writing units discussing who is the most influential U.S. president of all time. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

After, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to all of the U.S Presidents throughout history. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. There are 46 posters or cards of all of the U.S Presidents, starting with the very first, George Washington, up until present day president, Joe Biden.

Finally, there is a ‘top trumps’ style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way!

Good luck, I hope you get some great results!

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