Revolutionary War on Wednesday Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mary Pope Osborne
Part of the Magic Tree House series · Book 20 of 38
Book Summary
Jack and Annie travel back in time to December 25, 1776. They meet George Washington and his army as they prepare to cross the icy Delaware River. Jack and Annie must find a special piece of writing to help save Camelot while witnessing a brave moment in American history.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Revolutionary War on Wednesday.
1.What holiday is it when Jack and Annie arrive in the year 1776?
2.Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the army that Jack and Annie meet?
3.What are George Washington and his soldiers trying to cross in the freezing weather?
4.Why did the soldiers have holes in their shoes and ragged clothes?
5.Why did George Washington almost decide to turn back and cancel the attack?
6.Why couldn't Jack show George Washington his history book to prove the army would win?
7.What is the main lesson of Thomas Paine's words, 'These are the times that try men's souls'?
8.How do Jack and Annie show courage in this story?
9.How does George Washington's mood change from the boat ride to the end of the story?
10.What does the word 'Commander-in-Chief' mean in the story?
11.What is a 'musket'?
12.What does it mean to 'inspire' someone, like the letter did for the troops?
13.How would you feel if you had to cross an icy river in a small wooden boat during a snowstorm?
14.George Washington had to make a very hard choice to keep going when he wanted to quit. Tell about a time you had to do something difficult even when you wanted to give up.
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Revolutionary War on Wednesday to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Revolutionary War on Wednesday with children.
What was your favorite part of Revolutionary War on Wednesday? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Revolutionary War on Wednesday, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Revolutionary War on Wednesday make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Revolutionary War on Wednesday to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Mary Pope Osborne wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Revolutionary War on Wednesday?
Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Revolutionary War on Wednesday?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Revolutionary War on Wednesday, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Revolutionary War on Wednesday for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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