Georgia's Colonization - Reading Passages for Oglethorpe, Charter of 1732 & More

Georgia's Colonization Reading Passages and Worksheets - Analyzing the Colonial Period of Georgia's History Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations with answer keys included.

This resource contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers also included!

There is also a page the provides instructions on how to annotate that you can use. There is also a page with helpful annotation symbols.

Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages!

COMMON CORE ALIGNED!

Quick overview of topics and standards covered in this resource include:

1. 8SS.E.32 analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history
2. 8SS.E.32a explain the importance of the Charter of 1732, including the reasons for settlement (philanthropy, economics, and defense) by analyzing primary and/or secondary sources
3. 8SS.E.32b analyze the relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove in establishing the city of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff
4. 8SS.E.32c evaluate the role of diverse groups (Jews, Salzburgers, Highland Scots, and Malcontents) settling Georgia during the Trustee Period by comparing similarities and differences, and constructing charts and tables
5. 8SS.E.32d explain the transition of Georgia into a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, alcohol, and government by comparing and contrasting the two time periods
6. 8SS.E.32e give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced and traded in colonial Georgia (include wine, rice, indigo, silk, and tobacco)
   

This resource is specifically designed to reteach and reiterate important information from the state curriculum.

It can be used as a study guide, as a quick review, or even as a reteaching activity before students reassess on the standards.

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