Battle of Shiloh Church Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6+ | Lexile: 1200 | Word Count: 635
Read the passage and answer the ten multiple choice questions

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Discuss -

  1. What was the Confederate goal in launching a surprise attack at the Battle of Shiloh?
  2. How did the defense at the “Hornet’s Nest” impact the outcome of the battle?
  3. Why did General Beauregard believe the Confederacy had already won after the first day of fighting?
  4. What were the major consequences of the Union victory at Shiloh for both sides?
Reading Groups - This passage 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.