Thomas Jefferson | Reading Comprehension | Year 3&4

This Year 3&4 reading comprehension resource explores the ideas, leadership, and lasting impact of Thomas Jefferson, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The nonfiction text focuses on Jefferson’s role in writing the Declaration of Independence, his beliefs about liberty and government, and his major achievements as president.

Students learn how Jefferson used powerful words to define American values, supported a government based on individual rights, and expanded the nation through the Louisiana Purchase. The text also examines Jefferson’s support for education and encourages thoughtful discussion about the contradictions in his legacy, helping students develop a deeper understanding of history.

Ideal for ELA and social studies lessons, this resource supports key upper-elementary reading skills such as identifying main ideas, summarizing, making inferences, understanding historical context, and using text evidence.

A strong choice for American history units, Founding Fathers studies, or Presidents’ Day, this Year 3&4 reading comprehension helps students explore how ideas, leadership, and choices can shape a nation.

What’s Included:

• 2 Pages of Explanation / How-To Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
• 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
• “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
• Extension Activities for winter science, instruction writing, and creative design
• 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
• An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
• Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
• 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
• Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
• Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
• Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress