The Alamo Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6 | Lexile: 1000 | Word Count: 278
This activity gives a printable score report and allows for narration and customization.
 
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Discussion Questions
  1. Why did the Texan rebels choose to defend the Alamo, even though they were greatly outnumbered?
  2. How did the actions of leaders like William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett influence the story of the Alamo?
  3. In what ways did the defeat at the Alamo inspire later victories in the Texas Revolution?
  4. Why do you think the phrase “Remember the Alamo!” became such a powerful rallying cry?
Reading Groups - This activity 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 click the correct answers.