Hiroshima and Nagasaki , Report , reading comprehension, information text

This reading comprehension passage about Hiroshima and Nagasaki is designed with your students in mind, ensuring a delightful and educational experience. It educates the students through an engaging text.

The knowledge test includes various question types to encourage critical thinking and ensure a deep understanding of the passage.

Introduction: It briefly introduces the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, noting their significance in ending World War II.

What Happened: It describes the events on August 6 and August 9, 1945, when the United States dropped atomic bombs on these two Japanese cities.

The Bombs: It mentions the names of the bombs (“Little Boy” for Hiroshima and “Fat Man” for Nagasaki) and their destructive power.

Why Did It Happen: It explains that the United States used the bombs to force Japan to surrender and end the war quickly, hoping to save lives by avoiding a prolonged conflict.