Sam Houston Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6+ | Lexile: 1200 | Word Count: 405
 

Use this Activity:

Discuss -
  • How did Sam Houston’s early experiences with the Cherokee influence his decisions as a political leader later in life?
  • Why was Houston’s decision to retreat after the Battle of the Alamo controversial, and how did it impact the outcome of the war?
  • What leadership qualities did Houston show during the fight for Texas independence, particularly at the Battle of San Jacinto?
  • How did Sam Houston’s political views on slavery and secession differ from many of his peers, and what consequences did he face because of them?
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 20 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 circle the correct answers.