St. George's Day Reading Worksheets

Immerse your students in one of the most captivating legends of Christian history!

The Legend of Saint George is a powerful narrative closely linked to the origins of St. George’s Day, celebrated in England and other countries. This story recounts the life of St. George, from his birth in Cappadocia to his brave deeds as a Roman soldier, his unwavering faith, and his legendary battle with a fearsome dragon. The tale explores themes of courage, faith, selflessness, and standing up for one’s beliefs.

This resource includes a double-sided, illustrated retelling of the story, with an informative St. George’s Day fact box and numerous supporting worksheets. The download includes two versions of the text:

1. A lower-level version appropriate for years 4-5
2. An upper-level version with more details, aimed at years 6-8

The Legend of Saint George is a crucial story in Christian tradition, demonstrating bravery, faith, and the power of standing up for one’s beliefs. This legend led to St. George becoming the patron saint of England and other countries, showing how courage and kindness can inspire generations.

A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills:

• 2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes
• 2 levels of traditional written response
• 2 levels of mixed style (multiple choice, true or false, cloze, vocabulary linking, event sequencing, and written response)
• 2 Levels Story and St. George’s Day cloze summary activity
• 4 versions of vocabulary-building crossword puzzles (i.e. 2 at each level)
• Also includes ink-saving version of each reading text
• Answer sheets for all activities

All supporting worksheets are differentiated two ways (lower and higher) to accommodate different learning levels.

Exploring this captivating legend develops cultural literacy about St. George, the patron saint of England, and the ethical principles that underpin Christian traditions of bravery and faith. Ideal for years4 - 8 ELA, social studies, and religious studies curricula.