Andrew Jackson Printable Reading Comprehension |
| Grade Level: 5 | Lexile: 1050 | Word Count: 367 |
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| Discuss - Why do you think Andrew Jackson’s soldiers gave him the nickname “Old Hickory”? What does that say about his leadership style? How can someone be both feared for their temper and respected for their kindness? Do you think that made Jackson a better leader? Why do you think Andrew Jackson is honored on the twenty-dollar bill? Do you agree with honoring historical leaders this way? What qualities made Jackson a successful military leader during the War of 1812? Which of those qualities are important in leaders today? |
| 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 answer for each statement. |