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Pearl Harbor Short Reading Passage

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"Pearl Harbor Short Reading Passage" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.

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Pearl Harbor Short Reading Passage
Pearl Harbor Short Reading Passage

Pearl Harbor short reading passage for 3rd grade: 4 short paragraphs on the attack, the USS Arizona and December 7, with 3 questions. Answer key included. Part of our Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day holiday activities collection.

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How do I use this resource?

Use it for a short lesson before Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Read it together or let students read it on their own, then circle the best answer to each question.

What students will practice

  • Teaches 3rd grade students what happened at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and why the day is remembered.
  • Builds early reading with short, repeated sentences, picture support and reading aloud.
  • Made for 3rd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.


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FAQ

How do I use the Pearl Harbor Short Reading Passage?

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Use it for a short lesson before Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Read it together or let students read it on their own, then circle the best answer to each question.

What is the Pearl Harbor Short Reading Passage?

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One page with a name line, a harbor picture, 4 short paragraphs on Pearl Harbor, the attack on December 7, 1941, President Roosevelt and the memorial, and 3 multiple choice questions. The answer key circles each answer.

Can I use the Pearl Harbor Short Reading Passage at home and in the classroom?

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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

How many 3rd Grade Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day resources are there?

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19 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day resources in all, from Kindergarten to 5th Grade, gathered on our Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day resources for?

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These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Can I use these Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day resources for homeschool?

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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

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Resource Details

Grade3rd Grade
SubjectResources
TopicHoliday Activities
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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