Political writings may be fiction or non-fiction. They explore the activities of a government, state, or society. These works are often critical of the status quo and illuminate the shortcomings or corruption of those in power.
Primary sources take the reader to major historic moments as they are happening. This reading set has newspaper articles contem...
Reading Set: 8 Passages
Space is considered the last great frontier. Since the beginning of time, humans have looked up with wonder at the stars, moon,...
Reading Set: 6 Passages
We’ve only one planet to live on, so the preservation of natural resources for our children and grandchildren is up to us. This...
Reading Set: 5 Passages
Women’s History Month is traditionally held in March, but the study of women’s history is valuable all twelve months of the yea...
Reading Set: 20 Passages
Forty-four men have served as President of the United States. They have lead the country through wars, economic depressions, ...
Reading Set: 10 Passages
The United States and Canada observe Black History month in February; the United Kingdom observes it in October. While the co...
Reading Set: 14 Passages
For centuries, humans have attempted to codify the rights, privileges, responsibilities, and freedoms each person has in a so...
The French Revolution began in 1789 and took the idea of modern democracy from the fledgling United States to Europe. A perio...
from Kansas City Star September 1, 1920
In 1920, the 19th Amendment which granted voting rig...
715 Words, 9th-12th Grades, Context Clues and Summary
by Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a devout women’s rights activis...
422 Words, 6th-8th Grades, Main / Central Idea