Unveiling the New Deal: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension

Bring history to life with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet that delves into the rich history and enduring impact of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
This resource provides students with a clear and concise overview of the New Deal:

• Origins and purpose in the context of the Great Depression
• Three main categories (relief, recovery, and reform) and their specific programs
• Long-lasting legacy on American society
• Primary source analysis to develop critical thinking skills

Boost comprehension and critical thinking with a variety of engaging questions, including:

• Multiple choice
• True or False
• Fill in the blank
• Short answer

Answer key included for easy assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the historical context that led to the creation of the New Deal.
• Students will be able to identify and analyze the key programs implemented under the New Deal, categorizing them according to their goals (relief, recovery, and reform).
• Students will be able to evaluate the long-term impact of the New Deal on American society, considering both its successes and limitations.
• Students will be able to develop informed perspectives on the role of government intervention in addressing economic and social challenges.
• Students will be able to analyze a primary source to gain deeper insights into the historical period.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.7: Draw inferences from the text and justify conclusions or predictions based on evidence from the text.
• SS.5.1: Explain the social, economic, and political effects of the New Deal and analyze its long-term significance in the United States.

This comprehensive resource provides a strong foundation for understanding the New Deal and its lasting impact.

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