Labor Day Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions

Celebrate American workers with this engaging Labor Day Reading Comprehension Passage! Perfect for early September, this resource helps students in grades 3-5 understand the history and meaning behind this important holiday while strengthening their reading skills. Through kid-friendly text and thoughtful activities, young learners will discover how Labor Day honors the contributions of workers across our nation.

Objective
This activity helps students:
✔ Build reading comprehension with informational text
✔ Learn about Labor Day's history and significance
✔ Practice identifying main ideas and key details
✔ Develop vocabulary (labor, union, workforce, etc.)
✔ Connect the holiday to modern workers in their community

1. Read: Students explore the Labor Day passage

2. Respond: Complete comprehension activities:

   • Multiple choice questions (fact recall)

   • Short answer responses (critical thinking)

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 8 pages

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