The Hutchinson Affair Printable Reading Comprehension |
| Grade Level: 6+ | Lexile: 1200 | Word Count: 492 |
Use this Activity: |
| Discuss - How did the content of Governor Hutchinson's letters contribute to the growing tensions between the American colonies and Britain? Do you think Samuel Adams was justified in leaking parts of the letters to the public, even though Franklin had advised against it? Why or why not? How might the anger and actions of the Massachusetts General Court against Hutchinson and Oliver reflect the broader colonial sentiment toward British rule during this time? Why do you think the true identity of the person who leaked the Hutchinson letters remains a mystery, and how does that shape our understanding of political secrecy during the American Revolution? |
| Reading Groups - This passage serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies. |
| Debate - Was Benjamin Franklin justified in revealing the Hutchinson letters to the public, even though it led to political turmoil? |
| Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 20 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. It can be part of a series of Revolutionary War-themed comprehension activities offered to students as 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. |