The Acadians Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6+ | Lexile: 1050 | Word Count:389
Read the passage and answer the questions.

Use this Activity:

Discuss -
  1. Why did the Acadians refuse to swear allegiance to the British crown after the Treaty of Utrecht?
  2. How did the relationship between the Acadians, the French, and the Mi’kmaq influence the events of the French and Indian War?
  3. What were the main consequences of the Great Upheaval for the Acadian people?
  4. How have the Acadians’ experiences and culture influenced modern communities such as the Cajuns in Louisiana?
Reading Groups - This passage and question set serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to click the correct answers.